This presentation is on the skincare benefits of Sugar Scrubs. Scrub scrubs are a great way to exfoliate the skin. It gently removes dead skin cells and allow new skin cells to form. Sugar scrubs also help to smooth the complexion by reducing the signs of aging.

1. Skin Care Benefits of Sugar Scrubs
by: Rhonda Jones

2. What is a Sugar Scrub?
A sugar scrub is a sugar based exfoliator that is
used to remove dead skin cells.

3. Why exfoliate?
Skin sheds every 30 days in young people and
every 60 days in older adults (source: the skin
company).
http://theskincompany.com/skinfacts/

4. Why exfoliate?
However, the natural process of skin shedding can
be facilitated by using a good exfoliator

5. Why exfoliate?
A good exfoliator will assist the natural process
of skin shedding by removing dead skin cells and
replenishing the essence of the skin.

6. Why exfoliate?
This will give the skin a nice clean look and feel,
as well as a polished appearance.

7. Why Sugar ?
Sugar is a natural substance containing AHA or
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Berkowitz, 2011).
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/how-to-make-a-sugar-scrub

8. Why Sugar ?
AHA reduces signs of aging caused by wrinkles,
uneven skin tone, and other skin conditions
(wikipedia).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_hydroxy_acid

9. Why Sugar ?
Sugar specifically contain AHA in the form of
glycolic acid which can be easily dissolved in
water (wikipedia).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_hydroxy_acid

10. Why Sugar ?
Thus, glycolic acid is easily absorbed into the skin
(wikipedia).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycolic_acid

11. Why Sugar ?
The natural chemicals contained in sugar also
works to form new collagen and increase the
thickness of skin without causing swelling (Ditre,
Griffen, Murphy, Vasn Scott, 1993).
Ditre, C.M., Griffen, T.D., Murphy, G.F., Vasn Scott, E.J. Improvement of photodamaged skin
with alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA): A clinical histological and ultra-structural study. Dermetology
2000 Congress Vienna Austria. May 18-21. 1993, 175

12. What are Sugar Scrubs made of?
Sugar scrubs usually contains two main
ingredients, sugar and oil.

13. What are Sugar Scrubs made of?
Sometimes they contain fragrances and essential
oils.

14. What are Sugar Scrubs made of?
Some may contain a preservative (for those who
want to sell their sugar scrubs). This eliminates
the risk of mold/bacterial growth in the product.

15. What kind of sugar is used?
There are a variety of sugars that can be used
in sugar scrubs. This includes white sugar, brown
sugar, and palm sugar (also known as coconut
sugar).

16. What kind of oil is used?
Basically, any natural occurring oil will
suffice. Oils such as olive, almond, coconut,
grapeseed, safflower are good.

17. What kind of oil is used?
These oils also serve as carrier oils which are base
oils used to dilute essential oils.

18. What kind of oil is used?
Essential oils can also be used to add fragrance as
well as additional healing properties to the sugar
scrub.

19. What kind of oil is used?
Essential oils such as tea tree (great for acne),
peppermint, lemon, lavender, rosemary, orange oil,
etc. can be used to add healing properties as well
as fragrance.

20. Sugar Scrub Recipes
I will list two of my favorite Sugar Scrub Recipes
for personal use.

21. Lemon-Lavender Brown Sugar Scrub
1 Cup of Brown Sugar
½ Cup of safflower oil
lemon essential oil
lavender essential oil

22. Lemon-Lavender Brown Sugar Scrub
Place 1 cup of brown sugar into a mixing bowl
Add ½ cup of safflower oil
Add 15 drops of lemon essential oil
Add 15 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix well
Store in a secure jar
Enjoy

23. Orange Bliss Scrub
1 cup sugar
½ cup of avocado oil
orange essential oil

24. Orange Bliss Sugar Scrub
Place 1 cup of sugar into a mixing bowl
Add ½ cup of avocado oil
Add 20 drops of orange essential oil
Mix well
Store in a secure jar
Enjoy