Vanilla and Green Tea Body Scrub
A simple, budget-friendly body scrub that brightens skin, promotes smoother texture, and provides a calming scent of vanilla and green tea.
Yield: 1 batch
Calories: 50kcal
Materials
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar Brown sugar is softer; white sugar is slightly more scrubby.
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed green tea leaves Adds mild exfoliation and antioxidants.
- 1/3 cup jojoba oil Lightweight and absorbs easily.
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil Adds slip and moisture.
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil Adds body and richness; melt if solid.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Provides warm scent.
- 1 teaspoon honey Natural humectant that helps skin retain moisture.
- a few drops vitamin E oil Helps with freshness.
- optional as needed finely ground oatmeal Soothe sensitive skin.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of crushed green tea leaves.
- Pour in 1/3 cup of jojoba oil and 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil.
- If desired, add 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil for extra richness.
- Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a few drops of vitamin E oil.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more oil if too dry, or sprinkle in more sugar if too wet.
- Store the scrub in a clean, dry jar with a lid.
Notes
Use a clean spoon to scoop the scrub and keep water out of the jar to maintain freshness. It typically lasts about 3 to 4 weeks. If it smells off or looks different, compost it and make a new batch.