I totally fell in love with the color of this grapefruit sugar scrub recipe, it looks so soothing, fresh and summerlike.
This Grapefruit Sugar Scrub Recipe calls for fresh grapefruit juice and beet juice because this can spoil the scrub easily, you will need to keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days.
Grapefruit is a great astringent, meaning it will shrink pores. It also has exfoliating properties that are perfect for oily or acne-prone skin.
It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins! I’ve used 1 whole grapefruit (peeled) and it gives a nice salmon pink color to the scrub.
Also, I changed the proportion of oil vs sugar so it has the right constituency without the use of the juice. I’ve also added some dried orange peel to increase the exfoliation.
1whole grapefruit peeled and mixed into a fast blender
5drops of grapefruit essential oilthis essential oil is phototoxic so do not apply before going to the sun
1tbsof dried orange peels
Instructions
Whip the coconut oil for a minute or two until it is creamy. It needs to be solidifies so you can whip it. If it is melted (usually around 25C), put it in the fridge for 1 hour.
Add the oil and continue whipping.
Add the sugar, grapefruit and dried orange peels and mix well.
Finally add the essential oils.
Pour in pretty jars.
This sugar scrub recipe will last a few days in the fridge.
Always take care of using a clean spoon to scoop the scrub so you don’t contaminate it.
Sit in your bathtub and scrub your body once a week while under the shower.
Rinse well. Take care of not slipping as the oil can make your tub slippery.
To wash your tub, use hot water and a natural cleaning agent.
I’m Eve, a DIY organic skincare recipe creator since 2010 that loves to make a big mess in the kitchen! I’ve embarked on a journey to empower women to ditch all the chemical-filled commercial beauty products and to share how to make your own organic beauty recipes at home towards a healthier lifestyle. Homemade face & body creams, body butter, lips balms, face masks, shampoos, and all-natural perfume will have no more secret for you! I am self-taught, read many books, and spend many hours in the kitchen creating brand new homemade beauty recipes. All my recipes are unique and are tested on humans! In 2016, I studied Aromatherapy and became certified by the School of Natural Health Sciences.
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If I didn't add the whole grapefruit ,plz let me know the shell life of it.tnx
EVE, WHAT IS THE SHELL LIFE OF THE GRAPEFRUIT SCRUB. Is any fruits pulp used in scrubs can last for 1 month time??
Hi Swathi, you would have to make it as you go so it does not spoil. Otherwise, you would need chemical preservatives like Germaben II. read this https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/top-3-natural-preservatives-diy-beauty/