Vanilla and Lavender Sugar Scrub

These sugar scrubs make a great gift and are wonderful for the skin.  I discovered this recipe searching online, and found it included all of the elements I was looking for in an easy, but effective scrub.  And it absolutely smells devine!  I found it here:  thankyourbody.com.  I added lots of lavender to it too.  The vanilla and lavender together are a match made in heaven.

First you are thinking, why sugar?  Sugar is a natural humectant, which means it draws moisture from the environment into the skin.  It is also a wonderful exfoliant to get rid of dead skin cells, and reveal the glowing skin underneath.  If you have sensitive skin, small sugar granules are gentler on the skin. 

Honey is great to have in a face scrub because it is a natural anitbacterial, which is great for acne treatment and prevention.  It is also full of antioxidants, which helps to slow down aging.  It moisturizes the skin as well.

Lavender essential oil on dry or chapped skin helps to moisturize the affected area.  It helps to reduce scarring and speeds healing.  I chose to use Lavender Essential Oil from Young Living. 

Honey, sugar and lavender are all natural antibacterial agents, so they are excellent to use for a face or body scrub.  I hope you enjoy the recipe.  You can really use any essential oil you like, I just prefer the lavender. 

Vanilla and Lavender Sugar Scrub

1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C granulated sugar
1/3 C olive oil (avocado, almond, or coconut would also work)
2 Tbs. Raw Honey
1/4 tsp PURE vanilla extract (homemade or PURE store bought)
1/2 tsp vitamin E oil 
Small mason jars (I picked mine up at Meijer)

Mix all of the ingredients together.  Fills approximately 3 4oz containers.  I got my containers at the grocery store in the canning isle.  

Use scrub in a circular motion on face and body to get rid of dry or dead skin.  Rinse with warm water, followed by a cool wash to close pores.  

Enjoy! 

Be sure to include the ingredients and directions with your gift.

Also pictured is the DIY Lip Balm.  Just click on the link to be directed to the blog post.