DIY Orange & Vanilla Body Scrub Recipe
This DIY Orange & Vanilla Body Scrub recipe is simple and fun. You can make it at home in a few minutes. The smell is sweet and fresh. The scrub feels soft on the skin. It helps remove dead skin. It makes your skin glow.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 5 drops orange essential oil
Instructions
Mix the Sugar
- Add sugar to a bowl. Break any lumps. Stir it until smooth and loose.
Add Coconut Oil
- Pour coconut oil into the sugar. Mix well until it looks soft and sandy.
Add Vanilla
- Add vanilla extract. Stir slowly to spread the warm smell in the mix.
Add Orange Zest
- Grate the orange peel. Add the zest to the bowl. Mix until it looks bright.
Add Essential Oil
- Drop orange essential oil in the bowl. Stir until the scent blends well.
Check Texture
- Test a little in your hand. Add more oil if dry. Add more sugar if too oily.
Fill the Jar
- Spoon the scrub into a clean glass jar. Press gently to pack it well.
Close and Store
- Close the jar tight. Keep it in a cool place to stay fresh longer.
Notes
- Use fine sugar for a gentle scrub. It feels soft on the skin.
- Do not use old orange zest. Fresh zest gives a strong smell.
- Melt the coconut oil if too hard. Warm it a little for easy mixing.
- Do not add water. Water makes the scrub spoil fast.
- Use a clean spoon each time you take some scrub out.