Coconut Sugar Oatmeal Body Scrub
This scrub will slough away dry flakes and encourage skin renewal, according to Dr. Shainhouse. Oatmeal is a natural moisturizer, she explains. “It softens the skin and brings moisture to the skin surface.”Coconut oil is anti-inflammatory, Dr. Shainhouse adds, but it can clog pores, especially if used on your face. For those prone to acne, she recommends swapping it for an oil like argan, sunflower, or safflower.When a scrub includes ingredients that don’t dissolve, such as bits of oatmeal, Dr. Shainhouse suggests taking care to prevent drain clogs. You can use a screen or strainer to catch the small bits before they go down the drain.
Yield: 1 dose of body scrub
Equipment
- 1 small mixing bowl or small pan -Make sure your bowl is non-metallic as you would be using it in a microwave.
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Stove or Microwave -This will be needed to melt the Coconut oil slightly.
Materials
- 2-3 teaspoons Coconut oil
- 1/2 cup White or Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Raw oats
Instructions
- Use your preferred oil at room temperature or a pot or bowl to melt 2 to 3 teaspoons of coconut oil. If using coconut oil and a microwave to melt the oil, make sure to melt it in bursts of 30 seconds and check for when the oil is just softened. It doesn't need to be liquid.2-3 teaspoons Coconut oil
- Combine with 1/2 cup of white or brown sugar.1/2 cup White or Brown sugar
- Add 1/4 cup of raw oats while stirring. If you want to avoid the oats being too soft, use the scrub right away or within 24 hours.1/4 cup Raw oats