Rose Body Scrub Recipe

It was only a few years ago that I realized just how easy and inexpensive (and even delicious!) it is to make sugar scrubs. I was surprised to discover how easy (and inexpensive!) it is to make sugar scrubs. Since then I’ve played around with many different versions of exfoliating body scrub. This rose body wash smells divine and leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed.

Sugar Scrubs

It’s not hard to find body polish with a rose scent, but the ingredients aren’t always the best. The rose scent is largely derived from synthetic chemicals, and not from real roses. It’s easy to make and you can choose the exact ingredients.

I’ve also included the option to use rose petal infused oil here. The roses will add fragrance and benefits to the oil. If you would rather skip this step, then use regular carrier oil.

These are the ingredients that I used to make this sugar scrub.

Rose Body Scrub Ingredients

Sugar – While I don’t recommend eating it, sugar makes a great exfoliant for dead skin cells. If you want a pinker color, pink Himalayan Salt could be used instead.
Carrier oil – This is what helps make the scrub easy to use and is great for moisturizing dry skin. I used fractionated coconut or sweet almond oil as it is neutral smelling. Olive oil may be too heavy and can overpower the rose scent for some skin types.
Coconut oil – Since coconut oil is solid at room temperature it helps the scrub hold together a little better. It’s also hydrating and nourishing for the skin.
Shea butter – Just a touch of shea butter adds a silky smooth feel. Vitamin A and E are also present, making it a great moisturizer for dry skin.
Rosehip Seed Oil – This is the star ingredient in my popular better than botox facial moisturizer. It’s rich in vitamins A, C, and E to nourish skin and promotes skin cell renewal for younger-looking skin.
Rose petals – Roses not only smell good, but they’re slightly astringent. This is because they tighten loose skin.
Rose kaolin clay – Kaolin clay is good for dry skin and this version gets its pink hue from natural iron oxides. It’s also mildly exfoliating and helps draw out impurities from pores. This scrub also gets a lovely pink tint.
Essential oils – These add a pleasant scent and help increase the skin benefits. The price of real rose essential oil can reach $150 per bottle. Rose absolute is a more affordable alternative. It still comes from real roses, but it’s distilled in a different way that creates more product. You can also opt for geranium, jasmine, lavender, or another floral scent if you don’t want to use rose.

Rose Powder: A Simple Recipe

If you don’t have ground or powdered rose petals you can easily make some.

Add a few tablespoons of rose petals to a coffee grinder and pulse until they’re a fine powder.
Remove larger pieces with a fine mesh Sieve.

Use of a Rose Sugar Scrub

It’s fairly straightforward, but there are a few body scrub tips. For smooth skin, I use about a tablespoon. You can also use the sugar scrub on your face for gentle exfoliation as long as you don’t scrub too hard. Use circular motions to apply the scrub.

This scrub will last for several months since it doesn’t have water in it, as long as it’s stored properly. Keep it away from direct sunlight, which can cause oils to oxidize faster and become rancid. Add some vitamin E oil to slow down oil oxidation.

It’s also important to only scoop the scrub out with dry hands since water introduces bacteria.

The scrub will remove dead skin, so you don’t need to use a cleanser or body wash before applying. If my skin feels extra dry, I follow up with a thin layer of body lotion. Use rose water afterward, if you’re using this product on your face.