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Rejuvenate & Revitalize: Herbal Alchemy Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

Updated: Apr 17


Crafted with intention in small batches, our Herbal Alchemy Brown Sugar Scrub is made with 100% natural ingredients to rejuvenate and revitalize dull, dry skin.

More Than Skincare


There's something truly magical about turning turning pure, natural ingredients into skin-loving creations for your self-care rituals. It’s more than skincare; it’s a sacred way of honoring and celebrating yourself. Taking time for rest and relaxation, even just a few intentional moments, to slow down and nurture your body with ingredients that the earth so generously provides, is a deeply healing act of self-love. It’s about reconnecting with your body, your breath, your senses, and a reminder that you deserve to feel cherished, nourished, loved, and cared for.


Each ingredient becomes more than just a botanical; it transforms into a gesture of self-kindness. A silky oil, a handful of sugar, a few drops of essential oil; they become whispers of self-love, reminders that the care and energy you so freely pour into others also belong to you. Pampering yourself isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. You are worthy of rituals that restore your radiance and bring you back to center.


One of my favorite and most frequent skincare indulgences is my Herbal Alchemy Exfoliating Brown Sugar Scrub. This luxurious little jar of goodness comes together in minutes and smells absolutely divine. It gently buffs away dull, dry skin, encourages circulation, and leaves your skin hydrated, glowing, and irresistibly soft, like you just stepped out of an apothecary spa tucked deep in the woods.


Woman receiving a relaxing massage with scrub on her back. Smiling, eyes closed. Set in a spa with a calm, soothing atmosphere.

Whether you use it in your morning shower to awaken your senses, or during a moonlit soak to melt away the day, this scrub is more than skincare; it’s a revitalizing ritual of shedding the old and welcoming the new; to honor and release the past versions of ourselves and to welcome and celebrate who we are stepping into.


Benefits of this Herbal Sugar Scrub


  • Exfoliates dead skin cells for a radiant glow

  • Hydrates and softens with luxurious oils

  • Soothes skin with infused herbal elements

  • Stimulates circulation and boosts skin renewal

  • Smells divine with pure essential oils and botanicals


Don't Want to DIY?


Our sugar scrub recipe is made with jojoba oil infused for 6 weeks with calendula, chamomile, rose, jasmine, myrrh resin, and frankincense oil.


Herbal Alchemy Brown Sugar Scrub
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Herbal Alchemy Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe


Single Batch Ingredients (Approx. 8 oz)


Ingredient

Amount

Purpose

Organic Raw Demerara Brown Sugar

½ cup

Gentle exfoliant

Organic Raw Cane Sugar

½ cup

Gentle exfoliant

Organic Jojoba Oil

¼ cup

Skin-balancing moisturizer

Organic, Unrefined Coconut Oil, (melted)

2 tbsp

Softens and smooths skin

Dried Calendula Petals

1 tbsp

Soothes inflammation

Dried Rose Petals

1 tbsp

Tones and nourishes

Ground Chamomile

1 tsp

Calming, reduces redness

Vitamin E Oil

½ tsp

Natural antioxidant

Essential Oil Blend

10-15 drops

Scent. Choose your vibe: calming, energizing, or floral


Suggested Essential Oil Blends


  • Relaxing Ritual (sweet & mellow): Lavender, Frankincense, and Geranium

  • Uplift & Glow (citrus, floral): Sweet Orange, Lemon, and Ylang Ylang

  • Earthy Grounding (smoky, woodsy): Palo Santo, (take it easy on this one, she’s potent!) Patchouli, and Vetiver


Instruction


  1. Grind the Botanicals (Optional)

    If you prefer a smoother scrub, gently pulse dried petals in a spice grinder or mortar & pestle.


  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine the sugars and ground herbs. Stir well to distribute evenly.


  3. Add the Oils

    Pour in the jojoba and melted coconut oil. Stir until the mixture resembles a soft, damp sand consistency.


  4. Incorporate Vitamin E and Essential Oils

    Add your vitamin E and chosen essential oil blend. Mix thoroughly.


  5. Bottle It Up

    Spoon your scrub into a clean, airtight glass jar. Label it with the name and date.


How to Use


  • Use on damp skin in the shower or bath

  • Scoop a small amount and gently massage in circular motions, focusing on dry areas like elbows, knees, and feet

  • Rinse with warm water and pat dry. This is a moisturizing scrub, so lotion is optional.

  • Use 2-3 times a week for glowing results


Final Notes


This scrub is made with 100% natural, skin-loving ingredients; no harsh chemicals or preservatives. Always avoid introducing water into the jar to extend the shelf life and prevent spoilage.


Stay Radiant,


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