Need a citrus burst in your skincare routine?

Then, you’ll love this grapefruit body scrub recipe.

This citrusy and pleasant grapefruit scrub will awaken your senses and revitalize your skin.

Made with natural ingredients, it exfoliates and moisturizes, leaving your skin smooth and supple.

Without further ado, let’s make an invigorating grapefruit sugar scrub to exfoliate and treat our skin.

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How to make DIY grapefruit sugar scrub

Though this is a grapefruit body scrub recipe, we don’t have to use grapefruit juice.

The thing about using the juice is that the scrub can become rancid the next day.

Also, the grapefruit zest fragrance and color are enough to give your scrub a natural citrusy scent.

But if you want to add some grapefruit juice, try it, and let me know how it turned out.

So here’s what you need to make a grapefruit sugar scrub for body exfoliation:

Ingredients

1 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
Zest from one grapefruit
10-12 drops of grapefruit essential oil (optional)
Ten drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)

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Tools

A mixing bowl
A spoon or spatula
A grater or zester
Measuring cups and spoons
An airtight container for storing your grapefruit sugar scrub

Directions

First, grate around the grapefruit to get the zest.
Next, add your sugar into a wide bowl, and add the coconut oil, grapefruit zest, and essential oils.
Mix until both dry and wet ingredients are well combined.
Your grapefruit body scrub is ready for use.
Next, scoop the DIY grapefruit scrub into a small container and sprinkle some grapefruit zest.
Then, place the lid on.
Use this scrub as part of your skincare routine.

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How to store your grapefruit sugar scrub

This scrub contains no water, so it can stay on your kitchen countertop or fridge.

But it’s best to store it in the fridge.

However, the grapefruit zest will turn brown after a couple of days.

And the scrub won’t be as fresh as when you first made it.

So, it’s best to make and use up the grapefruit scrub the same day.

Then, you can make another batch the next time you feel like using a grapefruit sugar scrub.

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How to use your grapefruit body scrub.

First, scoop your scrub into another container if you’re sure you won’t need all of it.
Then, store the rest.
Next, take a warm shower with soap and shower gloves or a washcloth.
Then rinse your body, pat with a towel, but let your skin be slightly damp.
Next, scoop some grapefruit body scrub and exfoliate your skin.
When you’re done exfoliating your whole body, let the scrub sit for several minutes.
Your skin would feel cool; that’s the peppermint essential oil at work.
Then rinse with lukewarm water.
Pat skin dry and use a body moisturizer to lock in moisture.
Your skin would feel smooth, cool, and soft.
Get dressed, and remember to eat your grapefruit waiting in the fridge.

The benefits of grapefruit peppermint body scrub to the skin

This DIY grapefruit body scrub has several skin benefits.

Let’s discuss them.

It is packed with antioxidants.

This scrub acts as a barrier for your skin!

It’s high in antioxidants, which help fight free radicals.

Meaning it protects your skin from environmental damage.

Anti-inflammatory properties that soothe

You know those days when your skin is all red and irritated?

This grapefruit body scrub has your back!

It has anti-inflammatory benefits that will heal your skin and make it feel relaxed.

Effective against acne

Bacne can be such a bummer, can’t it?

But don’t worry!

This grapefruit scrub is here to help you.

It works wonders in preventing breakouts on your back and controlling oily skin by regulating oil production.

Which helps get rid of those surprises on your back!

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Skin nourishing

Your skin deserves some TLC, which is precisely what this scrub gives.

It’s filled with vital nutrients and vitamins for your skin.

Relaxing and mood-boosting

But hold on, there’s more!

Aside from its skin-loving properties, this grapefruit peppermint sugar scrub can set the mood.

Imagine treating yourself to its invigorating grapefruit aroma – it’s like a tiny spa day in a jar.

Your senses will be grateful!

Grapefruit Body Scrub Recipe – DIY Sugar Scrub

Yield: 1 small mason jar

Prep Time: 1 minute

Active Time: 2 minutes

Additional Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

Difficulty: easy

Estimated Cost: under $5

How to make DIY grapefruit sugar scrub

Materials

1 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
Zest from one grapefruit
10-12 drops of grapefruit essential oil (optional)
Ten drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)

Tools

A mixing bowl
A spoon or spatula
A grater or zester
Measuring cups and spoons
An airtight container for storing your grapefruit sugar scrub

Instructions

First, grate around the grapefruit to get the zest.
Next, add your sugar into a wide bowl, and add the coconut oil, grapefruit zest, and essential oils.
Mix until both dry and wet ingredients are well combined.
Your grapefruit body scrub is ready for use.
Next, scoop the DIY grapefruit scrub into a small container and sprinkle some grapefruit zest.
Then, place the lid on.
Use this scrub as part of your skincare routine.