The time to bare winter legs in sun dresses and scalloped shorts has arrived..eeek! So this week I am sharing a recipe for a simply delicious (I'm talking about scent of course) body scrub. Perfect for sloughing off dry skin on arms, legs & feet with the naturally exfoliating powers of raw sugar and the exotic scents of ginger and coconut. What are you waiting for...go pamper yourself!
photos by Leah Bergman
Ginger Coconut Body Scrub- recipe
¼ cup coconut oil
1 Tablespoon of peeled and coarsely chopped ginger root
¼ cup almond oil
1 - 1 ¼ cups of turbinado sugar {raw sugar}
1. In a small saucepan add the chopped ginger and coconut oil. Heat over medium cooking ginger until it's fragrant and the oil is infused with the ginger scent. About 7 minutes.
2. In a heat proof (pyrex) measuring cup, measure the almond oil. When coconut ginger oil is finished cooking (and still hot) pour through a fine mesh strainer into the almond oil. Discard cooked ginger.
3. Stir to combine and let cool. Mixture will not solidify but will remain liquid.
4. In a bowl, measure turbinado sugar and set aside. When oil is cooled completely, add it to the sugar and stir to combine.
5. Store in an air tight container.
To Use: Massage a small amount onto damp skin. You may use a washcloth to help wash away excess oil if desired. For more exfoliation tips please read my post on Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub.
Anna @ IHOD says
Will definately be trying this out. Thanks for sharing Leah!
Anna
freutcake says
Hope you like it Anna!
[email protected]+cupcakes says
This sounds amazing, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
freutcake says
Thanks Paola! Let me know how you like it! You can adjust the amount of oil and sugar to your preference.
Dana Gastelum says
Oooooo nice! My skin definitely needs this scrub...and asap! Thanks Leah!! 🙂
~Dana
freutcake says
You will love it! 😉
Michelle says
Sounds dreamy. We will have to top up my coconut oil supply and get some ginger tomorrow me things.
Lane Culpepper says
Wonderful idea. Winter skin be gone!!!
Susanne says
The idea is lovely! I like ginger a lot. The pictures just perfect! If I only had time to do it! Cheers Susanne
Alyssa Renee says
Have you had any problems with the coconut oil solidifying?
Leah Bergman says
If it's really cold it might but I personally haven't had a problem. But if it does the scrub will still be good and should warm up again in your hands/shower.
Alyssa Renee says
Thanks 🙂
Danielle says
Does this expire/ go bad?
Leah Bergman says
Yes, because it doesn't have any preservatives it will only last 2-3 weeks. Enjoy!
Jessica says
I believe that vitamin E is a preservative. Add some, it can only improve the mixture.
Ivi Benson says
Just mad this and it is amazing!!!
Leah Bergman says
So glad you liked it! Thanks for reading. 🙂
Sus says
For how long can this keep fresh ?
Leah Bergman says
About 2 weeks!