Q&A for How to Make a Sugar Scrub

Sugar scrubs offer a physical way to remove excess dead cells off the skin’s surface, leaving it smooth and glowing. They also help prep the skin for the better absorption of skincare products.

That depends on each case. That said, sugar scrubs are a gentler exfoliating option, which is good for people who seem to overdo it when exfoliating the skin, damaging and irritating it.

Yes, but that would only exfoliate your skin, not moisturize it. You would want to use some kind of moisturizer on your skin after the sugar to prevent drying and irritation.

You can apply it anywhere in the body. You just scrub, leave it for about 5-10 minutes according to your skin type, and then gently rinse it off with water.

You could use grapeseed or almond oil, but the almond oil scent may interfere with other scents in the scrub.

Yes. Honey thickens the scrub.

Yes. Loose leaf tea adds a bit of tang and herbal teas will make your skin smother and feel healthier.

Yes, these are actually made to make skin healthier. They are gentle, hydrating, and exfoliating. And, they make your hands softer, too! You'll love these and how smooth your skin feels after using them.

Honey has the most benefits for your skin, but you can also use molasses, agave syrup, or even maple syrup. Remember that consistency is the most important consideration, so choose your substitutes with this in mind.

It will last a month or two, depending on the container you're using.

Try using another scrub. There can be more scrubs than this. For example, salt scrubs, Blueberry and Honey Scrub and citrus salt/sugar scrub. These other scrubs may even be better than the sugar scrub.

Don't use fresh lavender, as this can make the scrub go bad faster. You could pick fresh lavender and dry it yourself, though.

You can use raw organic honey. Make sure it is not expired.

As sugar is a natural preservative and doesn't spoil or go bad, the expiration date is largely arbitrary. You can use sugar well beyond the expiration date, especially considering that you're not ingesting it.

No. The idea behind sugar scrubs is exfoliation. If you used confectioner's sugar, there would be no "scrub." It would be more like a thick cream.

Two or three times a week is recommended, but feel free to apply more frequently if your skin is in urgent need of de-oiling or moisturizing.