Coconut oil may not agree with more sensitive skin types. Simply sub almond oil if your skin does not do well with coconut oil.

– 1 cup brown sugar
– ½ cup coconut oil

Coconut oil is often found with cooking oils and is usually in a solid state at room temperature. Mix the sugar and coconut oil in a glass bowl and rub into the areas needing exfoliation with gentle circular strokes. Play with adding aromatherapy to the basic scrub. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Soothing
– 2 TBSP dried lavender flowers
– 8 – 10 drops lavender oil

Uplifting
– 8 drops peppermint oil
– 1 – 2 tsp. fresh minced rosemary

Energizing
– 1 – 2 tsp. minced ginger
– 1 – 2 tsp. lemon zest