Sugar Scrubs

With the increase in the pollution levels and also the ever-increasing stress levels at work, our skin tends to lose its elasticity and youthful look as time goes by. The harsh rays of the sun and pollution tend to make the skin dry and flaky and grime also tends to accumulate into the pores of the skin. Parlor visits and luxurious beauty treatments are not always possible for many. Have you ever wished for some natural beauty routines that can give you quick results without too much hassle? Sugar scrubs are one such option that is very beneficial for the skin. These also have healing properties and are especially useful for people who have certain skin ailments. The sugar in such scrubs help to give your skin a healthy glow. These are also highly recommended for all types of skins and it is said that they are especially beneficial for people with dry skin. To top it all, you can enjoy the benefits of sugar scrubs in the confines of your own home. Read on for some easy and useful sugar scrub recipes you can try at home.

Ideas for Homemade Sugar Scrubs:
This is one surefire way to soft skin.
Method 1:
Ingredients:
Aloe vera gel (Small amounts)
Vitamin C crystals (Small amounts)
Essential oils (1-2 drops)
50 % white cane sugar (avoid organic sucanat)
50 % vegetable glycerin (This is useful to moisten the sugar)
Hibiscus powder (for the color, use only if desired)

Instructions:
You need to combine all the ingredients in a bowl. To test it, you can use some of it on your hands. Massage it gently into the skin. The scrub needs to be kept on the skin for a period of 3-4 minutes. This will cause it to tighten as well. Rinse with plain water. Enjoy the benefits of super soft baby skin with this homemade sugar scrub recipe!

Method 2: (Sugar scrub for the body)
Sugar (2 cups –You can make a mix of coarse natural brown and basic white sugar or you can use only individual sugars for this sugar scrub recipe.
Vanilla beans (Use whole organic)
Organic lavender essential oil.
Oil (You can go for any natural oil extracted from a fruit or nut. Cooking oil is a no no, baby oil would be a better option)
A container with a lid.

Instructions:
First, place the vanilla beans in the dry sugar. Cover this and keep it for a period of one to two weeks. Now, remove the vanilla beans and cover the sugar till it saturates with the oil. Exercise caution to avoid the sugar getting saturated more than necessary. Now, add a few drops of lavender oil as well.

Use this sugar scrub on your body for baby soft skin and rinse well. This sugar scrub is meant only for the body and not for the face or hair. Such sugar scrubs can be stored in the bathroom for further use.

Method 3:
Ingredients:
Clear Plastic jar (1)
Sugar (1 cup)
Lemon juice (optional)
Extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup)
Essential oils (Scented-optional)

Instructions:
You need to mix the sugar and the olive oil in the plastic container. Add any of the scented essential oils, which are suitable for your skin. Some oils tend to make you feel more refreshed than ever; you can go in for peppermint oil or orange oil. To use, you can place some of the homemade scrub on a washcloth and rub it gently in circles on the required area.

Benefits of using Sugar Scrubs:

• Sugar scrubs help to cleanse the skin through the process of exfoliation.
• These help us to have glowing skin that also has a fine texture.
• Sugar scrubs do not clog the pores and are a better bet than using chemical based products.
• It also helps to get rid of blemishes and helps to balance the natural oils of the skin.
• Sugar scrubs are very gentle on the skin and also do not cause the skin to lose moisture.
• These are the easiest and least expensive kind of scrubs you can make at home rather than spending on expensive products.