Today I have the perfect weekend DIY for you and the best part about it? It will leave you smelling delicious and feeling silky smooth. I kid you not. Lately I really feel like my whole face and body needs a good overhaul. Some serious TLC. Something that has needed serious attention is my lack of exfoliation. Before having the boys I would scrub 2-3 times a week and do all my strict beauty rituals. Ah, the days when I had so many spare hours to do whatever I wanted. I can hardly remember those days.
My not so fantastic supermarket scrub just isn’t cutting it anymore (it actually never did) and I need some industrial strength stuff to get all this nasty dead skin off my body and my feet. I’m making myself sound quite gross aren’t I? haha. Well, it ain’t a pretty sight I tell you.
So anyway, I went on the hunt for some nice, strong and effective exfoliants and when I found something that didn’t even give me the grit I was looking for I was shocked to find out that it was over $60! I mean really? I don’t think so. Back when I had no kids that would not have been an issue but these days this mama has to prioritise. So I decided to make my own DIY Lavender Body Scrub and I’ve got to say I’m pretty happy with the results. Even if you don’t have any of these ingredients it will cost you a lot less for a lot more than the small overpriced jar you will get at the department store.
Luckily I’m no stranger to making DIY Scrubs. A few years back when my husband and I lived in Indonesia (pre-children) I was faced with the problem that I couldn’t find a scrub that was strong enough for my liking. I like a very coarse scrub that I can feel removing all that skin. For this scrub I chose lavender as my scent because I intend on using it at night before I go to bed so it will help get me nice and relaxed after the kids go down to bed. Plus I love the smell. I was lucky I had everything I used in this recipe here in my house including the lavender sprigs which I planted a couple of months back outside my kitchen window! Winning!
I really believe that this scrub is as good as any on the market and believe me I kinda know, I worked as a beauty therapist (beautician) for over 10 years. You read the labels of these store-bought sugar scrubs and you see that there are no magic ingredients added to these. they consist of your basic kitchen ingredients. No need for fancy containers also! I just used old jam jars that I had in my cupboards. I love collecting glass jars and bottles from store-bought products that we finish. Rather than throw them in the recycling bin I prefer to keep them, you never know when they will come in handy and as you can see these ones came in handy for this simple DIY.
Alright, so now to show you just how easy and quick it is to make my DIY Lavender Body Scrub! You can double or triple the recipe for bulk amounts to share among friends and family.
Ingredients
1 Cup Raw Sugar
3 Drops Lavender Essential Oil (or more if you desire a stronger fragarance)
4-5 Tbsp Organic Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Fresh or Dry Lavender Petals (Optional)
Instructions
If coconut oil is hard, place in microwave for 15-20 seconds to melt into liquid. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Spoon contents into an airtight jar or container.
There you have it! So, so easy and quick!
This is a strong exfoliant so I suggest you only use once or twice a week on your body and if you have problem areas like rough feet, elbows and knees then you can focus on those areas 3-4 times a week. Make sure to rub in gentle circular motion to help increase circulation. The benefits of lavender are to help relax the body and release tension. Lavender is also a wonderful healing oil and can help to reduce acne breakout. Coconut oil is extremely nourishing. It will help to leave your skin feeling silky and moisturised. As you massage the sugar into your skin it will melt, if you prefer a courser scrub that doesn’t melt try sea salt instead or a 50/50 blend.
Hope you enjoy making and using this scrub as much as I did. Do you make your own DIY beauty products? What have you made?
Your photos look beautiful, Maria. I have all these ingredients on hand so I might treat myself to a scrub tonight! x
Thank you Bron 🙂 Glad you like the photos. If you got a chance to make the scrub hope you enjoyed. x
I have been meaning to make my own body scrub for quite awhile now, ever since I de-toxified all my beauty products and this just might be the post to finally get me to do it! I love your writing and your photography is absolutely exquisite! Such a great job on this post, it is beautiful!
Hi Jessica, thank you for your lovely compliments. Sometimes we just need to get rid of all the crap in our cupboards and keep it simple and natural 🙂 I highly recommend you make this scrub, its so nice on the skin. x
Oh my gosh Maria, I can practically smell that scrub through my computer. They look divine and your images are stunning xx
Thank Sonia 🙂 It does smell divine. Glad you like the images also. xx
Lavender is one of my very favourite scents! And your scrub looks so pretty. I’m gong to pin this for Christmas time- what a great DIY present!!
Thanks Lucy. I love lavender also! It’s such a delicious fragrance. Thanks for pinning 🙂 Agree it makes a fabulous Christmas present and you can make huge batches which is fabulous. x
This looks absolutely divine! And when it’s good enough to eat, it’s good for the body!
It’s so good for your body. I love how I feel like I’ve just jumped into bed straight from the day spa after using this scrub at night 🙂
This looks perfect! I love lavender and homemade body scrubs! Thank you for linking up to The Wednesday Round Up and we hope to see you back next week 🙂
Thanks Emily. Homemade body scrubs are great. Love them also. 🙂
I’m so going to try this. Thank you!
Also, your photos are great.
You’ll love it Angela. 🙂
I love making homemade body scrubs, but for some reason, I’ve never done lavender! Maybe it will have to be my next one. 🙂 Stopping by from Wake Up Wednesday. Hope you have a great weekend!
I love lavender scrubs and I scrub myself with them before bed so I’m nice and relaxed from the lavender 🙂
This looks heavenly! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. Emily @ The Benson Street.
Thank you Emily.
Hello Maria. Your blog is lovely! My husband and I are currently living in Norway (originally from Houston) and are in the middle of winter weather, i.e. needing to exfoliate and moisturize! I am going to try your recipe. I actually have some dried lavender blossoms that I kept from when my lavender plant was growing outside my window too! Haha! I really appreciate that you use such natural and simple ingredients and stipulate raw sugar as well. I’m looking forward to using this in my next shower, sadly our flat doesn’t have stub! 🙁 P.S. I’m going to check out your travel posts now!
Haha! Whoops! Meant to say “tub”! But I’ve stubbed my toes too often to count in the tiny bathroom!! 😉
Haha. All good. I understood what you mean 😉
Hi Gabriela! SO sorry for late reply. I’ve been so busy and have fallen behind on my responses to comments on my blog! Welcome!Thank you so much for your lovely compliment!! 🙂 Has made my day. My husband travels to Norway a lot for work. The company he works for is from there 🙂 My skin is dying right now from the winter and you guys get it bad in Norway! How are you enjoying yourself there? Do you like it? I’ve heard it’s beautiful and I look forward to travelling there eventually. Thanks for taking a look around my blog 🙂 xx
Ohh, I love lavender! It’s one of my favorite scents ever! Thank you for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! I am pinning your idea!
It’s such a gorgeous scent and such a versatile essential oil. I love it.
Maria, this looks wonderful! And your photography is beautiful. Can’t wait to try your recipe:-)
Katie
This sounds amazing!! My lavender plants are starting to grow, so I can’t wait to make some of this! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
What a lovely scrub. I no longer use sugar so what a great way to use it. I love lavendar so will be pinning this one.
Glad you like it and yes, perfect you for sugar if you don’t actually consume it! 🙂
can you use anothe oil in place of coconut oil? I am very allergic.
Hi Robin, you definitely can! Another great oil is Jojoba oil which is fabulous but can be a little costly. Almond oil or basic olive oil from your kitchen will work well also but my second favorite after coconut oil is definitely Jojoba or olive oil. Hope that helps 🙂