Blackberry Sage Sugar Scrub
A scrub with blackberries, sage, apricot oil, shea butter, a mix of sugars and essential oils, and Everclear® grain alcohol to soften and moisturize your skin.
Equipment
- Lidded jar or container
- Food processor
- Mesh strainer (optional)
Materials
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 3 fresh sage leaves
- 1-½ tablespoons apricot oil (any carrier oil will work)
- 1 tablespoon shea butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Everclear® grain alcohol
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil
- 5 drops sandalwood essential oil
- ½ cup turbinado sugar
- 1-½ cups white sugar
Instructions
- Combine everything except the sugar in a food processor and puree until smooth. If you prefer, you can strain out the blackberry seeds using a mesh strainer, but I left them in. As long as you’re gentle and don’t use this on your face, the seeds act as a natural exfoliant.
- In a lidded jar or container, combine both sugars with the blackberry mixture. Stir well.
- Apply in the shower, gently scrubbing the skin and rinsing with water.
- Store extra scrub in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
If you prefer, you can strain out the blackberry seeds using a mesh strainer after pureeing the ingredients in the food processor, or you can leave them in for some additional exfoliation. Any leftover scrub can be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.