You may be surprised at how easy it is to Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub.
This may be the beauty perfect scrub to use on your skin as well!
Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub
Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub
This body scrub is easier to make than you may think it to be.
I like how refreshing it feels on my body!
Calendula may be something that you already have growing in your garden.
The common name for a calendula is Marigold and you probable know what a marigold looks like,
What you may not know is that marigolds have many benefits besides looking nice in the garden!
You may be wondering what is calendula good for.
Yes, calendula, or marigold, looks pretty nice in the garden because of how colorful and plentiful they are.
However, calendula is useful for us in other ways as well.
We are using calendula on the skin for several reasons.
Calendula can improve the texture of the skin because of its antioxidant properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of this flower can protect the skin from the environment.
Lastly, the flower is said to also have the ability brighten skin (including age spots!).
People also ask if sugar scrub good for the skin.
There are several reasons why people use sugar scrubs on their skin.
This could be why sugar scrubs are so popular!
Sugar scrubs are most effective when they are combined with other ingredients.
The sugar acts as a scrub or exfoliator for dead skin.
Other ingredients, such as oils or creams, can then soften the exfoliated areas.
calendula or marigold
Here are some tips for making homemade scrubs.
Sugar scrubs may cause a reaction when used on the face and can get into your eyes.
It is best to use the scrub on skin that is intact.
Here are some tips that you may find helpful when making your scrub.
- This diy scrub recipe calls for sugar. Use a raw or larger sugar granule for better scrubbing abilities if you feel that you need a good scrub. Regular table sugar is effective as well.
- Mica powder is used in this 'recipe' to help give the skin a better glow. It is essential that you avoid inhaling mica powder. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth can be a good idea when making this.
- Adding a bit (one tablespoon or so) of coconut oil to this scrub may help if you have dry skin. The coconut oil will help soften your skin.
Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub
How to use a sugar scrub.
You can use sugar scrub on your skin by simply using your hands to apply it.
Simple massage the scrub into your skin using a circular motion.
Even better, you can use a shower sponge or washcloth to apply the sugar scrub.
Again, use a circular motion to gently scrub your skin.
Then rinse off the scrub.
The recipe for a homemade Calendula Sugar Scrub
I mentioned that you can use any kind of sugar.
A regular table sugar is for general use while a raw or brown sugar can give a better scrub.
Also mentioned, was that this calls for a very small amount mica powder.
Mica powder helps give you skin a nice glow which is why it is used.
However, I do suggest that you wear a mask while mixing it into this recipe as you do not want to breath it it. You can omit the mica powder if you desire to as well.
Ingredients needed to make this homemade scrub.
- Sugar- ½ cup. Your preference of sugar or combination of sugars.
- Sweet Almond Oil- ½ cup.
- Calendula Essential Oil- 40 drops. A one ounce bottle has about 30 drops. You can use an entire one ounce bottle plus 10 additional drops in theory. 🙂
- Golden Mica Powder- ⅓ teaspoon.
- Yellow Mica Powder- ¼ teaspoon.
How to make this Calendula Sugar Scrub.
- I suggest using a glass bowl that is not usually used for food. You can also use a wide mouth jar to make this in. The jar should be wide enough to allow for mixing in.
- For stirring, I prefer to use a popsicle stick or tongue depressor as they are good for scraping the sides for better mixing and they are a good size.
- In you bowl, combine together the sugar, almond oil, and the Calendula Essential Oil until well mixed.
- Carefully sprinkle in the mica powders and stir to blend it in. Wear a mask when you do this to avoid breathing it in.
- You can adjust the sugar or the oil as needed to reach your desired consistency. Then transfer the scrub to a jar with a lid for storage. Tip: using a wide mouthed jar to make this in can eliminate having to transfer it.
- This scrub should keep for up to six months. I suggest stirring it as needed as the oil can separate from the sugar or water can get into the jar when using in the shower.
Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub, the perfect homemade nourishing beauty or body scrub for you or to give as a gift!
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Make a Calendula Sugar Scrub
Equipment
- I suggest using a glass bowl that is not usually used for food. You can also use a wide mouth jar to make this in. The jar should be wide enough to allow for mixing in.
- For stirring, I prefer to use a popsicle stick or tongue depressor as they are good for scraping the sides for better mixing and they are a good size.
Materials
- Sugar
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Calendula Essential Oil-
- Golden Mica Powder
- Yellow Mica Powder
Instructions
- In your bowl, combine together the sugar, almond oil, and the Calendula Essential Oil until well mixed.
- Carefully sprinkle in the mica powders and stir to blend it in. Wear a mask when you do this to avoid breathing it in.
- You can adjust the sugar or the oil as needed to reach your desired consistency. Then transfer the scrub to a jar with a lid for storage. Tip: using a wide mouthed jar to make this in can eliminate having to transfer it.
- This scrub should keep for up to six months. I suggest stirring it as needed as the oil can separate from the sugar or water can get into the jar when using in the shower.