Lemon Sugar Scrub-licious-ness!

Home-made Lemon Sugar Scrub!

I love those sugar scrubs that leave your skin silky smooth and smelling so fresh, but the price..not so much!  I decided to make my very own scrub and I must say, it is aweeeesome.

You will need

2 cups of white or brown sugar (I used white)

2 lemons

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (can you sunflower oil, grape seed oil or whatever you wish)

1 glass jar with fitting lid. (Purchased mine at Walmart for 2.00 "Mainstays" collection)

In a bowl mix sugar and break up any big clumps.  Using a grater or zester: zest about 1 lemon into the sugar.  This is mostly for the oils the lemon zest extracts into the sugar and the wonderful lasting scent.

I squeezed 2 lemons into my scrub.  If you have very dry skin skip this step. 

Then simply mix your oil!  If you skip the lemon juice step you will need to add more oil.  Just remember you want it to be wet enough that is doesn't dry out and isn't flaky. 

Pour into a glass container w/ a lid and you can store in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. 

*TIP* Sugar scrubs are much more gentle than salt and even soft enough for the face.  However test small areas before scrubbing entire face or body to make sure there is no irritation.

If you do store in the refrigerator: The day of your scrubbing I would remove and let come to room temp.  Make sure if you exfoliate to do so BEFORE Shaving.  And never use a scrub on any broken skin.  

Scrub skin down before your showers, and exfoliate the skin. Rub in gentle circular motions to remove any icky dry dead skin.  Your skin will thank you with a wonderful shine and softness! 

WARNING:  This scrub smells so good it will make you want to dive head first and bathe in it!  Refrain from doing so cause that is some STICKY stuff!  lol