Homemade honey sugar scrub bars are a simple and effective way to exfoliate and moisturize your skin. Using the bars often makes it feel soft, smooth, and glowing. And you can find many of the ingredients to make them right in your own pantry. These homemade sugar scrub bars are made with a simple mix of sugar, oil, and honey added to a melt-and-pour soap base.
Why Honey Sugar Scrub Bars are Great for Your Skin
Honey sugar scrub bars are the perfect solution if you’re looking for a natural and cost-effective way to refresh your skin. Here are some reasons why:
- Exfoliation: Sugar is a natural exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote cell turnover. The granules in sugar scrub bars are gentle enough to use on your face and body, making your skin feel soft and smooth.
- Moisturization: Honey naturally helps skin retain and lock in moisture. This makes it an excellent ingredient for dry or dehydrated skin.
- Antibacterial Properties: Honey contains antibacterial properties to fight against acne-causing bacteria. Honey sugar scrub bars are an excellent choice for acne-prone skin.
- Natural Ingredients: You control what goes into your homemade scrub bars. This honey sugar scrub bar recipe is made with natural ingredients. No worrying about harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances irritating your skin.
- Personalize: You can personalize your honey sugar scrub bars. Add your favorite essential oils, herbs, or other natural ingredients to suit your skin’s needs. You can also make amazing personalized gifts.
Overall, making homemade honey sugar scrub bars is a fun and easy DIY project that can help to exfoliate and moisturize your skin. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a luxurious spa experience in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients and Supplies for Honey Sugar Scrub Bars
You will need key ingredients and tools to make homemade honey sugar scrub bars.
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ sweet almond oil – we chose almond oil because the skin easily absorbs it
- Four 1×1 inch cubes melt and pour soap base
- 1 tsp powdered honey
- 4 cup microwave-safe spouted measuring cup
- Wooden craft sticks for stirring (or spoon)
- Cylinder mold
Optional Add-Ins
You can add some optional ingredients to personalize your honey sugar scrub bars. Here are a few ideas:
- Essential Oils: You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to give your scrub bars a pleasant scent and added benefits. Some popular choices include lavender, peppermint, and tea tree oil. Just make sure the oils are safe to use on skin.
- Dried Herbs: Add in some dried herbs like lavender, chamomile, or rose petals to give your scrub bars a natural, spa-like feel.
- Vitamin E Oil: This is a nourishing ingredient that can help to protect and repair the skin. Add just a few drops to your scrub bars.
- Colorant: To add color to your scrub bars, use soap colorant or any food-safe colorant.
Honey Sugar Scrub Bars Instructions
Add the soap base cubes to a measuring cup to make the scrub bars. Heat the mixture on high in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Remove from the microwave and stir it well. If the mixture hasn’t completely melted, heat it for another 15 seconds. You can also melt the soap in a pot on the stove over low heat. Stir constantly until completely melted.
Once the soap is melted, add the sweet almond oil, sugar, and powdered honey. Add any other additional add-ins. Stir well. If the soap hardens, warm the mixture in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and stir once more.
Pour the mixture into the mold.
Allow to set for 1-2 hours or until hard. A silicone mold makes it easy to pop the bars out once solid.
Homemade Honey Sugar Scrub Bars
Equipment
- 4 1×1 inch cubes melt and pour soap base
- 1 tsp powdered honey
- 1 4 cup microwave-safe spouted measuring cup
- Wooden craft sticks for stirring (or spoon)
- Cylinder mold
Materials
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
Instructions
- Add the soap base cubes to a measuring cup to make the scrub bars. Heat the mixture on high in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and stir it well.
- Once the soap is melted, add the sweet almond oil, sugar, and powdered honey.
- Pour the mixture into the mold.
- Allow to set for 1-2 hours or until hard.