6 Best Essential Oils for Homemade Sugar Body Scrubs

I love making my own sugar body scrub. For me, it’s such an awesome, sweet ending to tiring days.

Sugar is an excellent exfoliant because of its granular texture. And using sugar body scrubs can help you cleanse your skin from dirt. It can also rejuvenate the skin and keep it supple and moisturized.

But did you know that you can always step up your sugar scrub game with essential oils?

[Read: Homemade Body Scrub Formula]

Let’s take a look at the five best essential oils to add to your homemade sugar body scrub.

Orange oil is great to add to your sugar scrub if you want to have younger looking skin. It promotes collagen production and increases blood circulation. It also aids detoxification and improves skin texture and tone.

Adding a few drops can help boost your immune system and prevent cold and flu. It is also an excellent antibacterial agent and can be used to disinfect wounds. It even helps speed up tissue regeneration.

This sweet-scented scrub is perfect for use at any time of the year.

To make one, check out our favorite blend for an energizing citrus scrub recipe here.

Peppermint oil is a highly versatile essential oil to use for sugar scrubs. It is an excellent treatment for the skin and hair, but did you know that peppermint and fish have something in common?

Just like fish oil, peppermint contains omega-3 fatty acids. It has iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and other minerals.

Peppermint oil has also been a part of ancient and modern healing because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also works well if you have stomach pains and cramps.

If you have acne-prone and oily skin, then peppermint oil would make a great addition to your facial scrub. All you need to do is add a few drops to your favorite sugar body scrub recipe to get its benefits.

Frankincense is a fantastic oil to use to fight skin aging.

This oil comes from Boswellia trees native to India which is said to have strong anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. It is often mixed with carrier oils and is said to have a direct effect to our limbic system.

Frankincense oil helps to boost the immune system and can destroy dangerous bacteria, viruses, and cancer. It can even prevent germs from forming on the skin and in your home.

On top of that, frankincense can also tone and lift the skin, heal cuts and scratches, and even reduce skin marks and scars. It also has the power to uplift your spirits when you’re feeling down or under the weather.

This oil is the perfect addition to sugar body scrubs for cold weather or the winter season. You can even add some drops to body butter, or as a roll on for that much-needed picker-upper.

But be careful though. Make sure to use very little of this oil as it can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

Chamomile has been a crowd favorite since the ancient times. It’s also enjoyed as an herbal infusion and served as hot tea.

But did you know that chamomile oil is an excellent treatment for acne and eczema?

Chamomile oil helps reduce inflammation and calms inflamed and irritated skin. It also helps hydrate and moisturize dry skin and can be used to heal sunburns too. With regular use, chamomile can also even skin tone and help repair, strengthen, and regenerate skin cells.

Its sweet aroma can also relieve stress and act as a natural antidepressant. It is also gentle enough to use on expectant mothers to help them relax.  

Had a long day at work? Add a few drops of rose oil and chamomile oil to your basic sugar body scrub recipe and have a fragrant and relaxing shower before going to bed.

Neroli oil comes from a bitter orange tree native to eastern Africa and the Asian tropics. Timing is vital in creating this oil since the orange blossoms easily lose their oil once plucked.

So what’s special about this essential oil? Research shows that neroli oil has the ability to decrease blood pressure and cortisol levels. It also has antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

But what’s most impressive about neroli is its ability to revive skin at the cellular level. This makes it best to use to avoid wrinkles and lighten scars and stretch marks.

A sugar body scrub with neroli oil can be great to use if you’re experiencing PMS or having stomach problems. Rub it on your lower abdomen to improve colon problems or relieve dyspepsia.

Rose Otto oil is perfect for the elderly because of its incredible ability to revitalize dry, mature skin.

This essential oil is ideal for use on the skin because of its moisturizing and antibacterial properties. It provides hydration to the skin and can heal blemishes. It is also rich in antioxidants and promotes cellular repair for a glowing appearance.

Create a luscious sugar body polish with rose otto oil. Its aroma is an amazing stress reliever and can also relieve stress and anxiety. It will definitely make you feel like you’re in a rose garden at any time of the day.

Choosing essential oils to use can be as exciting as using them. But keep in mind that certain essential oils can also have some reactions.

Some people can be allergic to certain types of oils like peppermint so watch out for your skin’s reaction. If you feel any itch or see any skin redness, stop using the scrub immediately.

Other signs of allergic reactions include a runny nose, hives, rashes, bumps, and sneezing.

Essential oils can improve your skin greatly. But it doesn’t fully guarantee that it will fully reduce or prevent the symptoms of skin aging.

In case you see any adverse reactions on your skin, see a doctor immediately.

The essential oil company we love and use is Rocky Mountain Oils. Learn more about why this is our favorite essential oil brand. 

Adding essential oils to your sugar body scrub is a must try, especially if you love creating your own blends. So have fun experimenting and see what works best for your skin type.

What’s your favorite sugar scrub blend? Share your tried and tested recipes with us below.