8 homemade sugar scrub recipes to renew your skin

Skincare routines are on the rise! The truth is: self-care has never been and will never be out of fashion. For those who think you have to have expensive skin care products, sugar scrubs prove this to be a myth. Check out simple recipes to keep your skin beautiful without spending or leaving home!

Exfoliation with sugar and water

1. Mix two or three spoons of sugar with a little water until it forms a paste with a gel-like consistency;
2. Apply on clean and dry skin with circular movements;
3. After exfoliating the entire face, wash it off with running water;
4. Remove all residue from the mask and dry your face with a towel.

Simple, right? To view the application step by step, watch the video:

Just with sugar, you get renewed, hydrated and smooth skin, helping to soften pimples and blackheads. It’s so easy that there’s no excuse not to do it, right?

Exfoliation with sugar and honey

1. Combine two tablespoons of honey with one of sugar;
2. Wash your face with your usual soap and dry with a towel;
3. Apply the mixture on the face and neck, exfoliating in circular motions;
4. Rinse well, dry and enjoy your smooth skin!

To check out the details and more tips about this recipe, press play:

Honey and sugar ensure clean, peach-looking skin. After all, honey moisturizes and acts as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and natural lightening agent, while sugar helps remove dead cells. Play in this duo!

Exfoliation with sugar and olive oil

1. Mix half a spoon of sugar, a spoon of honey and a few drops of olive oil;
2. Pass the paste all over your face, massaging and exfoliating;
3. Also apply over the mouth to moisturize and regenerate your lips;
4. Let it act for three minutes and rinse with water only;
5. Dry, wait for the oil to absorb into your skin and that’s it!

In this video, Vanressa Ribeiro shows you how to prepare and apply this mask tim-tim by tim-tim:

In addition to the benefits of honey with sugar, olive oil comes into play to enhance the hydration and cleansing power of this exfoliator. Your skin will look brand new, with closed pores and velvety appearance!

Exfoliation with sugar and vegetable oil

1. Mix two tablespoons of vegetable oil with a level spoon of sugar;
2. Wash your face and, with your skin still damp, start applying the mixture;
3. Make circular movements, exfoliating the entire face;
4. Pay special attention to the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) to remove blackheads;
5. Let it act for 5-20 minutes for the skin to absorb the oil’s hydration;
6. Remove excess with wet wipes or a damp towel;
7. Wash and moisturize your skin as usual.

Prefer to learn the recipe on video? Watch below:

In the recipe, the oil chosen was coconut oil, but you can also use rosehip oil, sunflower oil and even extra virgin olive oil. If you are going to exfoliate your body, prefer to apply it on dry skin to ensure a better effect.

Sugar and aloe scrub

1. Mix two tablespoons of aloe vera gel with the same amount of sugar;
2. Apply to a small part of your skin to do an allergy test;
3. If your skin reacts well, apply it all over your face in circular motions;
4. Remove the mask with running water and then dry your face with a towel.

Check out the step-by-step in detail in the video below:

In addition to cleaning and exfoliating the skin, this recipe also has a lightening effect thanks to the aloe vera. If you want to apply to other parts of the body, just increase the recipe!

Sugar and cornmeal scrub

1. Prepare the mask with two spoons of sugar, two of cornmeal and four of water;
2. Exfoliate the entire face with circular and gentle movements;
3. Wash your face with cold water and your favorite soap;
4. Finish with a moisturizer or sunscreen.

Take a look at the video tutorial for a better view of the recipe:

The indication for using this recipe is to exfoliate the skin once a week, but rest assured that it will not harm your skin, as it has a light intensity. It cleans and removes dead cells, economically and safely!

Exfoliation with brown sugar and coffee

1. Mix two tablespoons of coconut oil, two of fine ground coffee and one of brown sugar;
2. Apply all over the face with circular movements;
3. Wash and remove the mask well with water and dry your face.

Find out more information about the ingredients of this scrub in the video:

This mask is very potent and perfect for removing all the impurities and dead cells from your skin! In addition, it brings shine and a very velvety touch to the face. Worth the test!

Exfoliation with sugar, oatmeal and coconut oil

1. First, prepare a dry base with half a tablespoon of sugar and half a cup of oat bran;
2. Then, mix two spoons of this base, two of coconut oil and one of cocoa butter;
3. The application is the same: circular movements all over the face;
4. Apply in the mouth to make your lips soft;
5. Rinse with plenty of water to remove the mask.

Here, the recipe is more complex, so it’s worth watching the video to understand the whole process:

This recipe has powerful ingredients with incredible effects: it hydrates, brings shine, softness and refreshness, in addition to anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, emollient and healing action. In the video, you also learn a super easy body scrub recipe. Check out!

Do you already know which recipe to try first? Try them all to find your favorite to use all the time! If you want other suggestions, also check out homemade peeling recipes. And remember: apply the mixtures carefully so as not to overexfoliate and damage your skin!