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July 7, 2015 By Wendy 7 Comments

DIY Honey Almond Sugar Scrub #NOWWellness

This homemade sugar scrub recipe and accompanying post were created as part of the #NOWWellness Blogger Ambassador campaign for which I am financially compensated. All opinions are my own and honest based on my experience with NOW Foods products. #ad

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My friends at NOW Foods have asked me (and the rest of the #NOWWellness ambassadors) to choose our favorite product of the week, and I’ve run into a problem. I just can’t do it. First, I fell in love with their XyliWhite fluoride free toothpaste. Then, the Herbal Revival™ all natural shampoo and conditioner. And now? Now it’s the decadently rich and moisturizing organic sweet almond oil. I’m tempted to say that it’s like butter, but that wouldn’t do it justice because even butter isn’t this smooth and silky.

Homemade Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

If you’re wondering what to do with almond oil, you’re not alone. I was, too. But this expeller-pressed, food grade almond oil is good for all skin types and won’t clog your pores, so I knew what I had to do…

Home spa time!

Homemade Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

Back when I used to have crazy acid peels done to my face, I was told that I have slow cell turnover. This means that my skin needs a good exfoliator, but I don’t want it to be too harsh or drying. So I created a simple scrub made with all natural ingredients that exfoliate and moisturize, and it’s been working wonders on my skin.

It starts with cane sugar. I use superfine sugar because it’s not too abrasive, but if you are using the scrub on feet or elbows, you could use coarse sugar instead.

To the sugar, add a bit of pure honey. Not only will honey give your skin a pampered glow, but it’s also antibacterial which may help prevent acne.

Homemade Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

Then, the sweet almond oil. Just enough to make it all stick together – not too runny. You want to be able to scoop it up and not have it all run off your hand and down the drain.

Homemade Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

Tip: If you have any limes laying around, cut one in half and use it to rub some of this heavenly ambrosia on your feet. They’ll feel fantastic, and the lovely scent will leave you invigorated. (Need to relax? Add a drop of lavender essential oil.)

The moisturizing honey and almond oil will renew your skin, but it’s the relaxed smile brought on by those few minutes of pampering that will really make your face look great. 🙂

It’s #NOWWellness at its best.

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Honey Almond Sugar Scrub
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
A homemade sugar scrub made with food-grade almond oil, pure honey and sugar. Heaven for your skin!
Author: Wendy Cray Kaufman
Recipe type: Beauty
Cuisine: n/a
Serves: ¼ cup
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup superfine sugar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp almond oil
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Mix until well blended; use promptly.
  2. May be used as a mild exfoliator on skin. Wet hands and rub gently in a circular motion to soften rough patches. If using on face, use extra gentle pressure so as not to scratch skin.
Notes
Superfine sugar tends to dissolve more quickly than coarse, so don't mix up too much ahead of time and use promptly. If you'd like to store scrub for longer periods, keep liquids to a minimum and use regular granulated sugar.
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Homemade Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

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  1. Alecia @CSNY says

    July 8, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I love using scrubs like this to shave my legs! Shave once, scrub then shave again for the smoothest skin ever. It’s perfect for the summer!
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  2. Star Traci says

    July 8, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Ooh! I don’t pamper myself very often but I am tempted now. It looks easy and my heels could really use it. I like that the smile is the best beauty treatment.
    🙂
    Traci
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  3. Chastity says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Can’t wait to make this sugar scrub! I need to do this because I don’t know know when the next time I will get to have a facial.
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  4. sacha says

    July 8, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    This product looks so awesome. I could imagine how good it must smell when you scrub youraeld after a long hard day. Great post thanks for sharing
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  5. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    July 8, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    I always love making my own scrubs. I haven’t tried honey before!

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  6. Amanda says

    July 9, 2015 at 1:10 am

    I think this will be so much fun to make with my girls! I’ll be saving this idea for Christmas for all the teens in our family!
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  7. Ann A. Miles says

    June 7, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    This scrub was great. Loved it.

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