Quick Tip: Making an Exfoliating Coconut Sugar Scrub! Simple and easy!

[@mosaicmuse9797]

Thanks! This is so simple and exactly what i eS looking for. Ill be making it today. I might add a little vitamin E oil or primrose, my legs are very dry. But! I was looking for something for my hands and you have the perfect recipe and tips. ! Thank you so mhch.

[@QJVerdun]

Hey Lisa, I wanted to let you know that I tried y'all coconut oil you recommended, and I love it! I will for sure stick to using only your coconut oil for moisturizing my skin. It absorbs better, has a great scent, and the texture is really nice. I'm a big fan of all your products, and I hope y'all consider launching a deodorant in the future.

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Excellent! It's great to hear the Coconut Oil is working for you! No plans at the moment for a deodorant. It's a tricky product to make, but I'd love for us to come out with one too!

[@danieldonahue9336]

Great advice!

[@lindaa.880]

Great tips, thank you!

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

I'm glad they are helpful, Linda. Thank you!

[@fzotbp7225]

I've discovered a use for the sugar scrub you might not have encountered--I do quite a bit of construction and landscaping, sometimes my gloves do not have enough grip. A small splash of the sugar soap, rubbed up and down fingers, thumbs and palms, gives the gloves excellent grip. The grip can be refreshed with a little bit of water, holding a moist cloth for a few seconds is about right for that. Enjoy!

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Thanks for this excellent tip!

[@luisarokolaca5184]

Thankyou love this idea,not to fancy,very simple.❤

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

I like simple too!

[@JULIEJBF42]

I love all of these!! Can you do one for washing your hair with the liquid and or the soap?

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Hi Julie- Thanks for the suggestion and I'll think about how to do a video on this topic. In the meantime, I do have an article on my website at bit.ly/ShampooToSoap. I do wash my hair regularly with the Castile Soap or the Organic Sugar Soap (whichever strikes my fancy that day) and have done so for several years now. A good ½ Tbsp. of Castile Soap or a pump of Sugar Soap is enough for my long, thick hair. When using soap, the key is to follow up with an acidic rinse. The soap has an alkaline pH which makes our hair kind of tacky/sticky feeling. The acidic rinse smooths everything down. There are two options for an acidic rinse. For my long, thicker hair, I use about 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted with another 1/2 cup of water. Or, I dilute a capful of Dr. Bronner’s Organic Citrus Hair Rinse in 1 cup of water and then pour it over my head and work it through and rinse thoroughly. Use less of either dilution if your hair is shorter. During the couple weeks of transition, especially if you’re coming from a conventional shampoo/conditioner regimen, you may need to use another crème conditioner after the rinse.

[@QJVerdun]

Hi Lisa, last night at Whole Foods, I checked out your coconut oil product. I'm curious about which ones have a nutty smell and which ones don't. If there's a scent, is it overpowering? I plan to use it for skin moisturizing and scalp care.

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Hi there- The White Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil has a slightly milder scent than the Whole Kernel, but I use the Whole Kernel regularly for personal care - exactly for what you described - and I do not find the scent to be overpowering. I find it to be quite cozy and comforting.

[@QJVerdun]

@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner thank you. I will buy some and try it out ❤️

[@craftedwithlove_h1kar1]

hello! what do i do if my coconut oil isnt like that? its liquid and i dont have a microwave

[@marjorie6069]

do you have a stove?

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Hi there- If your coconut oil is liquid, that just means it's warmed up. To solidify it, just pop in the fridge for a bit to cool it down.

[@sayrensumbiling4027]

It is safe to use everyday in the face and body?

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

It depends on what's going on with your skin. If your skin is very rough, cracking, and dry, then exfoliation is a good way to remove that excess dry skin, and if you find that is the case daily, then you could use it daily. In the winter, I do use this on my hands daily, but for the rest of my body, weekly is enough. Facial skin is more delicate and a sugar exfoliant might be too rough. If you find your facial skin is ashy and needs exfoliation, consider making the scrub with baking soda, and only use when the skin is ashy (which means it is trying to slough off excess dry skin).

[@priscillay713]

How long is the shelf life?

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Hi Priscilla- The coconut oil and soap are self-preserving at these concentrations. The scrub will last for a good long while, but if it starts to smell or look "off" it should be dumped. If you think you'll go through the scrub more slowly, try making a half batch.

[@parisbaxter4996]

What are the measurements?

[@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner]

Hi there! Use 2/3 c. (125 grams) granulated sugar and 1/4 c. (60 mL) coconut oil (liquid). Hope you enjoy it!

[@parisbaxter4996]

@@GoingGreenwithLisaBronner tried it and and I’m actually blown away by the results. Thanks Lisa! My skin is extremely soft and my dark spots seem to be a bit light after two uses.

[@valerieescabi6104]

Hi 🙏🏻💖

[@luisarokolaca5184]

From fiji

[@hasdrubalsosamarquez5430]

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[@rcollinge325]

Why do people use portrait mode for videos ?

[@StitchingWithLove]

Because it’s an option.

[@jacquelinebutler3042]

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