Rejuvenate & Revitalize: Herbal Alchemy Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Petal & Root

- Apr 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 17
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.

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 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
Grind the Botanicals (Optional)
If you prefer a smoother scrub, gently pulse dried petals in a spice grinder or mortar & pestle.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine the sugars and ground herbs. Stir well to distribute evenly.
Add the Oils
Pour in the jojoba and melted coconut oil. Stir until the mixture resembles a soft, damp sand consistency.
Incorporate Vitamin E and Essential Oils
Add your vitamin E and chosen essential oil blend. Mix thoroughly.
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,









