4 Delicious Brown Sugar Exfoliators

In addition to removing excess dead cells, brown sugar mixed with other ingredients has many benefits for the skin. 

Is your skin dull and faded, and you feel like it needs some care? Try the exfoliators featured in this article, which are based on brown sugar.

Sugar is one of the most widely used ingredients for creating exfoliators because it is a non-irritating ingredient on the skin, ideal for sensitive facial skin . In addition, sugar easily removes all types of residue by deeply cleaning the pores, and it promotes cell regeneration.

In the supermarket, you can find different types of sugar, but not all are equally effective. As stated in the title of this article, brown sugar is the most recommended for exfoliating the skin.

If you don’t have one at home, you can use another type of sugar as long as it is granulated. The more refined the sugar, the more it loses its caramel color; then avoid very white options.

No matter your skin type, you will get amazing results with these brown sugar exfoliators. What are you waiting for to get rid of blackheads and dry skin?

1. An acidic exfoliant made from brown sugar and lemon 

This exfoliant is perfect for removing dark spots that appear on the neck, elbows and knees.

This exfoliant can help brighten your face, but you should not be in the sun for 48 hours after exfoliation.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon (its juice)
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (30 g)

The preparation

• Mix the two ingredients.
• When showering and after removing the soap from your body, gently apply the exfoliant to your face in circular motions.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Once the skin is dry, use your usual moisturizer. If after exfoliation you find that your skin is drier than usual, just apply a little more moisturizer or a little olive oil.

2. An exfoliant made from brown sugar and green tea 

Green tea has incredible antibacterial and antioxidant properties. That is why we recommend this option if you have pimples, wrinkles or stretch marks.

You can use this exfoliant all over your body, or just on problem areas. If you want your exfoliant to have an extra aroma, add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cold green tea (250 ml)
• 1 cup of brown sugar (200 g)

The preparation

• Mix the two ingredients, making sure to dissolve any lumps that usually form in sugar.
• Store the exfoliant in a glass container, and apply it in the shower after rinsing off the soap.

3. An exfoliant with sugar, blackberries and coconut oil

Do you know of a funnier and more explosive option than blackberries? Besides being delicious, blackberries can help you both inside and out.

Blackberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which fight free radicals and rejuvenate the skin. Coconut oil increases the amount of antioxidants and provides sweetness.

We recommend that you apply this exfoliant to the areas where you have scars and wrinkles. You will see that in a short time the skin will be smoother and the marks less visible.

Ingredients 

• 10 frozen blackberries
• ½ cup of brown sugar (100 g)
• ½ cup of coconut oil (100 g)

The preparation

• In a bowl, mash the blackberries until you get a paste.
• Add the sugar and oil, then mix the three ingredients.
• When you get a smooth paste, store it in a closed glass container with a lid.
• Use the exfoliant when you shower.

4. Scrub cubes made from brown sugar and tea

These cubes are great for getting antioxidants, cleansing the skin and enjoying a delicious aroma.

You can use them daily instead of your usual soap ; this is ideal if your skin is sensitive and reacts to commercial soaps.

Ingredients

• 200 grams of a basic soap
• 2 tablespoons of powdered matcha tea (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of coffee powder (30 g)
• ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)

The preparation

• Melt the soap according to the supplier’s instructions.
• Once the soap is liquid, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
• In an ice cube mold or other mold with the shapes of your choice, distribute the mixture.
• Put the mold in the freezer for two hours, then remove the soaps from the mold. You can store them in cellophane sleeves or in soft uncolored paper.

Some recommendations for using these brown sugar exfoliators

All of these exfoliators are gentle and suitable for all skin types. However, there are some recommendations that you should take into account in order to truly experience all of their benefits.

• Always use natural ingredients. The ideal is to acquire quality products from trusted stores. This involves buying fresh fruit, and avoiding processed products.
• Store exfoliators in glass containers; glass containers better preserve the properties of exfoliators. By comparison, plastic can modify certain elements due to the heat generated or in contact with oils. 
• The use of herbal teas, fruits and oils in the manufacture of these exfoliators makes it necessary to keep them in a cool place. Look for a dry place where sunlight does not penetrate. If you live in a very hot place, store exfoliators in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator.