KateGet Glowing Skin with an easy Summer Glow Body Scrub!
Sun, heat, chlorine, sunscreen, bug spray, ocean water. They can all dry out your skin, making it crackly, flaky and not at all shorts and sandals ready.
That’s me right now. Not. Shorts. Ready.
And no, you don’t need to turn toward expensive, budget busting body scrubs to fix your skin care woes. Just head to your pantry for an easy DIY scrub that will slough off that dead skin and give you a healthy glow!
Homemade body scrubs are one of my favorite DIY’s. They are fast, simple to make, and feel super luxurious for just pennies. Plus you can play around with ingredients and scents!
Check out my Rose Petal Body Scrub Recipe here!
In this scrub, I used honey for its antioxidant and humectant properties (it draws moisture into your skin), lemon for some natural brightening due to its high Vitamin C content, and olive oil to seal in moisture. I added fresh cut mint because it smells clean and invigorating.
So if summer is wreaking havoc on your birthday suit, pop into the kitchen and whip up this summer-inspired treat. Your skin will thank you for it!
*do not use sugar scrubs or exfoliants on sunburned, scraped, or damaged skin*
Summer Glow Body Scrub
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chopped fresh mint leaves
- lemon/mint essential oil if desired
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients until well combined. Massage gently into skin to exfoliate and moisturize. Use caution if using in tub as scrubs may make surfaces slippery.