Sugar scrubs are already great for your skin, but this Rose Sugar Scrub is even better for the skin than most. The recipe not only includes coconut oil, like I typically use in my scrubs, but also rose hip oil and rose absolute in a jojoba carrier oil. With this rose body scrub, you can nourish and heal your skin while smelling like roses!
This gentle rose body scrub will slough off dead skin cells and leave your skin soft and glowing.
Rose Sugar Scrub
This rose sugar scrub recipe has a delicate rose fragrance and is a great addition to your natural skin care routine. As red dyes can be staining, a rose colored mica
was used to tint this scrub. The mica is also great for coloring your own soaps and for use in diy makeup and craft projects.
Of course, homemade rose sugar scrub makes a wonderful gift too. Such a pretty pink sugar scrub is an obvious choice for Valentine's Day, but would be a perfect DIY Mother's day gift or special birthday present as well. The delicate rose fragrance is more akin to walking past a rose bush in bloom, than being "perfumy", so I believe most would like it. Why not make it a gift basket with some DIY Rose Bath Bombs or Rose Facial Spray (complete with free printable labels)
Rose Absolute
You may notice I used absolute rather than rose essential oil in this body scrub recipe. True essential oil from roses is prohibitively expensive. The absolute provides fresh real rose scent without the extreme cost.
Homemade Rose Sugar Scrub - Ingredients
Besides a cup of sugar, this is what you will need to make this homemade rose sugar scrub. Full recipe below.
Rosehip Seed Oil by Leven Rose, 100% Pure Unrefined Cold Pressed Anti Aging Moisturizer for Hair Skin & Nails 1 oz
NOW Rose Absolute Oil, 1-OunceMagic Red Mica Powder 1oz, Metallic Pink Powder, Cosmetic Mica, Slice of the MoonNutiva Organic, Steam Refined Coconut Oil from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Coconuts, 15 Fluid Ounces
Note: Despite being called "Magic Red" this mica is actually a lovely shade of pink. It is just poorly named.
Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbs refined coconut oil
- 1 cup cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon rose hip oil
- ¼ teaspoon rose absolute preferably in jojoba
- ⅛ teaspoon pink pearlized mica
- You will also need an airtight jar to store it in.
Instructions
- If the coconut oil is hard, warm it to soften before mixing. Then mash and mix with sugar,
- Add the rose hip oil, absolute, and mica. Mix well, until evenly blended.
- Scoop the scrub into a jar and seal.
Melissa
I'm excited to make this, but am confused by the Pink Pearlized vs the Red Mica Powder. Which on achieves the color in the picture?
Beauty Crafter
In the particular brand I used the color was "magic red". I ordered it expecting a real red, but it was actually a lovely pink. You can use another brand of pink mica powder, look for a rich pink color and I personally like the pearlized type. It works great in soaps and bath bombs too.
Tanya
Hi,
Since there's no cleansing agent in the scrub, do I need to wash my face with a cleanser after exfoliating with this scrub?
Also can I use virgin coconut oil or is refined better for the skin?
Thank you!
Tanya
Beauty Crafter
Unless you have very dry skin, yes wash after. Coconut oil can clog pores. For facial application you don't need to wash off, swap fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond or other non-comedogenic oil.
Tori
I have very dry skin would I have to swap it out for almond oil or something like that?
Beauty Crafter
That isn't necessary. If you prefer a certain oil for your skin though, by all means use it. They are pretty much interchangeable in scrub recipes.