What does brown sugar and lemon do to your face?
The acid in the lemon juice helps to even out your skin tone, helps fade sunspots, and softens dry skin. Then the granules in the brown sugar exfoliate the dead skin that sits on the top layer of your skin. When mixed together these two ingredients become a powerhouse.
Is coconut oil and brown sugar good for the face?
Using natural ingredients like organic coconut oil and sugar gives you all the benefits of an exfoliator and moisturizer without leaving your skin oily or clogging up pores. This easy DIY coconut oil sugar facial scrub can be your all-in-one face wash, exfoliator, moisturizer, and make-up remover.
Can I exfoliate my face with brown sugar and coconut oil?
This brown sugar scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth! The coconut oil is so healthy and won’t clog your pores. Sugar scrubs are perfect for exfoliating dead skin off of your body.
Can you mix coconut oil and brown sugar?
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, so to make the process a little easier, put coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds at a time to soften. Knead together with brown sugar, using your hands is best, until completely combined. Add essential oil if desired.
What type of coconut oil is best for sugar scrubs?
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar (plain granulated white sugar, the kind you have in your pantry)
- 1/4 cup Pure Unrefined Coconut Oil (I use organic, unrefined pure coconut oil)
What are the benefits of brown sugar scrub?
Brown sugar’s granulated particles exfoliate your skin, clearing away dry and dead skin cells. This helps create a smoother skin and lends a youthful glow. Brown sugar also has anti-bacterial properties and glycolic acid that keeps your skin radiant and healthy.
What kind of coconut oil do you use for sugar scrubs?
1/2 cup coconut oil (I use Trader Joe’s organic virgin coconut oil.) Optional>> About 1/2 teaspoon of citrus essential oil (about 50 drops) (I’ve tried certified organic grapefruit, lemon, and orange essential oils.)