Skin Care at Home: DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe for Silky Smooth Skin

Here at Skincare.com, we're big fans of store-bought body scrubs - we're looking at you, Coconut Body Scrub The Body Shopwhen it comes to waking up tired, dull skin. They gently exfoliate, moisturize and there is no denying that our skin is incredibly soft and smooth after applying it. But on days when we have a bit of free time, it's nice to make a homemade sugar scrub just by making a quick trip to the kitchen cabinet. It takes less than 10 minutes and the price just can't be beat. Below is a recipe for a sugar scrub that will not leave indifferent even the most jaded beauty alchemists. It contains Coconut oil, sugar (as the name suggests!) and honey.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon raw honey

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight jar. When ready to use, apply to body in circular motions as desired while bathing or showering. Rinse and dry.

The sugar in this recipe acts as an exfoliating mechanism to help smooth the skin. Coconut oil is praised for its numerous skin benefits. and we love how it moisturizes. Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it attracts and holds moisture to the surface of the skin. Ingredients aside, what's equally great about this recipe is that it's completely customizable from start to finish. If you want your scrub to have a coarser, sandy texture, add a few more handfuls of sugar. There is no limit to the possibilities in the DIY world.