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Cucumber Sugar Scrub

Beauty January 19, 2014

Homemade Cucumber Sugar Scrub Over the past couple years I have talked about how much I LOVE and live by scrubbing my face with sugar before I put my make up on. It has kind of went from using sugar just over a wetted down face, to sugar mixed with oil, and now I religiously do this cucumber sugar scrub! It is a mild scrub that has mint, cucumber, oil, and sugar!

THE BENEFITS: the cucumber helps to soothe your skin and reduce any redness you may have. The mint helps wake me up in the mornings before I get ready and it also helps to brighten your skin! The sugar obviously will be the exfoliant and get rid of any dead skin leaving a clean and smooth surface and the oil will help to hydrate and make it nice and soft! Scroll down to see the recipe :)

Homemade cucumber sugar scrub - brightens your skin and makes it nice and smooth before you apply make up! Homemade cucumber sugar scrub - brightens your skin and makes it nice and smooth before you apply make up!THE RECIPE:

1/2 cucumber

3-4 cups sugar (this depends how much an exfoliant you want, if you need a really good and intense exfoliant, use more, but don't use an intense exfoliant everyday as it will do more damage than good! and if your cucumber is bigger than normal you may need to use more - you want it very mild if you will be using it every day though)

1/2 tbsp. olive oil

1 small handful of chopped up mint leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Puree the cucumber until it is a liquid.

2. Add the sugar, (more or less than directed depending on how you like it) oil, and mint leaves

*If the sugar is dissolving, add more

3. Stir together and put in a jar or container

*keep refrigerated to keep it nice and fresh. Also the cold wakes me up in the mornings and brightens my face a little which I love :)

Hope you enjoy!! xx

Photos by Jessica Janae Photography

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  1. mansweeny on October 17, 2015

    hello, i liked your diy home made scrub but i have one question, i live in India and want to know once i make this scrub for how long does it lasts, what is the shelf life of the scrub and if i send it to a friend by courier what is the time duration that the scrub will remain fresh and good to use. please reply

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  2. anika on July 19, 2015

    Thanks 🙂

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  3. Laurin on June 14, 2015

    This looks awesome! Can’t wait to try…just wondering do you use raw sugar or refined?

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  4. Katie on March 17, 2015

    what kind of sugar do you use?

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  5. Sameen on March 5, 2015

    This scrub sounds amazing! But i wanna know how long am I gonna put it on face. I’m going to try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Elif on January 2, 2015

    Hey first thanks for recipe 🙂 how will I apply this scrub ? will ı apply wait and wash ? And how often sould ı apply?

    Thanks xox

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  7. Eurica on December 12, 2014

    Can you put in a preservative in it so it doesn’t have to be refrigerated?

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  8. Bethany Valentin on July 15, 2014

    Wow!! I love this!! I’ve tried it this morning and my skin is looking brighter than before. 😀

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  9. Lora on June 20, 2014

    I love your blog and congrats on your sweet little angel. He is so beautiful! I have been looking for a great scrub and must have missed this post back in January. What type of sugar do you use? Regular refined?

    Thanks!

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  10. Kelly Zurita on May 20, 2014

    I have a quick question..did you include the cucumber skin or peel it??

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  11. Mackenzie on May 14, 2014

    Can you make this is a big batch so that you can use it for several days in a row? how long will it keep before it goes bad?

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  12. Where Women Blog on February 21, 2014

    Just love your tutorials! We have added this one to our site. You can see it here: http://wherewomenblog.ning.com/forum/topics/cucumber-sugar-scrub. Thanks and have a great weekend!!!

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    1. amber on February 24, 2014

      Thanks!! xx

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  13. WEAR EAT LOVE on January 25, 2014

    I will try this! Thanks!

    WEAR.EAT.LOVE.
    http://weareatlove.com

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  14. elaine on January 24, 2014

    Thank you for the scrub! Also wanted to know what lip colour you are wearing in these pictures? So pretty!

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  15. Lindsey on January 23, 2014

    I am fairly new to bfb, but I am loving you! I made and used this scrub this morning and my skin feels great today. I am sure you have created an addict. I love being able to look at your outfits, buy, and wear. Thank you!

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  16. Danica on January 23, 2014

    I made this scrub the day you posted it as I am huge on exfoliation before makeup so I can get a smooth application and avoid the dreaded Cake Face lol. I use to do thenaby oil and sugar and loved it too! I just wanted to say I LOVE this scrub! A little goes a long way and I love the freshness in the am and my skin is so smooth afterwards. Thank you so much for posting this. You always have THE best tips!

    Reply
  17. Erica Tanner on January 22, 2014

    Ok so weird…would you use this to exfoliant the rest of your body? To help with preventing pregnancy stretch marks on chest, hips, and belly??? Or is that just weird?

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  18. Sarah Lilly on January 21, 2014

    Thanks for sharing Amber! I absolutely love trying DIY recipes like this. Will definitely be trying this one soon! x

    Sarah Lilly
    The Lilly Mint Blog

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  19. Carrie on January 21, 2014

    what a great way to use all of the cucumbers not being used for salad this week! awesome idea 🙂
    xxCarrie
    http://www.alittledose.com

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  20. Adri on January 21, 2014

    This looks easy to make and sounds even better for my skin! I love that I know exactly what I’m putting on my face too. Can’t wait to try this!

    xo Adri
    http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com

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  21. Stefanie // Life on the Squares on January 21, 2014

    so cool! I want to make one!

    XO, Stefanie
    Life on the Squares

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  22. Monica Price on January 21, 2014

    Love this idea and will start trying it today! Also–LOVE your darker blonde hair color–it is so beautiful. Keep up the great work on your blog–it is great 🙂

    Reply
  23. Cami on January 20, 2014

    Is the oil safe on acne prone skin? I want to try but I’m always hesitant …

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  24. Monica on January 20, 2014

    brown sugar + milk has been my go-to exfoliant for years, but i never thought to try cucumber or mint infused into a scrub. this is s a great idea and it sounds so refreshing!

    M.

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  25. abigail sterling on January 20, 2014

    This sounds amazing – I definitely will try it! Thanks for sharing!

    x abigail, the fabulous life of a natural disaster

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Thanks girl! Definitely try it out! 🙂

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  26. Amanda on January 20, 2014

    This looks great! So excited to make it up and try it out!!!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Thanks! I am excited for you to try it!! xx

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  27. Courtney on January 20, 2014

    I bet this smells heavenly, I cannot wait to give this scrub a try!

    http://www.loveandclothing.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Oh my heck yes it smells so fresh and amazing!!! 🙂

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  28. Ari on January 20, 2014

    I love when you do these posts, Amber! I’ve been scrubbing my face with sugar ever since you first posted it and I SWEAR by it! I mix in a few drops of tea tree oil, and it is so refreshing! I still don’t have flawless skin, but it definitely has made my pores look smaller and my skin look more glow-y. And you’re right, foundation looks a million times better after a sugar scrub!

    xoxox!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Oh yay I am glad you like it! And tea tree oil is such a good idea I will have to add that to mine sometime!! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Ashley on January 20, 2014

    Amber this sounds amazing! Your skin is always glowing. Can’t wait to try! Love home recipes for skincare! Take a look at the bathtub bakery on on etsy!

    <3ash
    Profoundlyash.blogspot.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Aw thanks girl! Glad you love home recipes like I do and ahh I just checked them out, cutest etsy shop!! I will have to get some things!

      Reply
  30. Jessica Fay on January 20, 2014

    Hey girl!!! Such a great idea!!! Do you have a clarisonic? Would u do this in place of clarisonic for that day? Oh and I tried your braid yesterday!!!! Not as perfect as yours but I got tons of compliments!!!!
    Xo
    Jess

    Lipstickheelsandababy.blogspot.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      I do have a clarisonic although I have kind of stopped using it in the last six months or so, I guess I just prefer a scrub more! But yes I would definitely pick one or the other as both would be too much exfoliation for one day! And yay glad you tried it, I am sure it was amazing!! xx

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  31. Rachel on January 20, 2014

    I’ve been looking for something to help reduce redness, can’t wait to try this out!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Yes definitely try it!! I love it 🙂

      Reply
  32. Haley Valerie on January 20, 2014

    I exfoliate my skin with sugar once a week and you mentioned that you do this everyday? Do you use this recipe everyday using the three cups of sugar?

    Haley Valerie
    haleyvalerie.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Yeah I do mine once a day with the 3 cups of sugar! I kind of eyeball it each time I make this because sometimes the cucumber is bigger and makes more juice or is smaller and makes less, so I just do enough to where it is a very mild scrub! It is not good for your skin to do anything more every day! A more sugary scrub would be used maybe 3 days a week or less! xx

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  33. rae on January 20, 2014

    this is such a great idea – i am always looking for new sorts of organic cleaners and things for the skin! will def. be trying this one. i am just wondering – how long does the mask keep when refrigerated? a week?

    rae at love from berlin

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Thanks girl! Glad you love organic cleansers like I do 🙂 and it lasts me over 4 weeks usually.. and by then I am usually to the bottom of my little jar and pull the next one out of the freezer and let it thaw! Maybe the cucumber is bad but to me it still feels and smells fresh so who knows! xx

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  34. Kristin on January 20, 2014

    I have been searching for something to take the redness out of my skin. This looks pretty easy to make and I am definitely going to try it! Thanks for the idea.
    http://www.chicthyme.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Yeah definitely try it! It is super cheap to make, most of the ingredients we all have at our homes most of the time anyways so if you don’t like it, it is not much of a loss! 🙂 but I am sure you will like it, its my favvvorite!

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  35. Michelle Torres on January 20, 2014

    Ohh this sounds Amazing girl! Thanks for sharing and I will be hooked Im sure, anything cucumber for my face is the best!

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  36. Valeriya on January 20, 2014

    The photos are just adorable!
    I froze mashed cucumber with a little water this summer. Used it to wake up my skin in the morning before washing. I love this idea even more though!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Thanks girl!! And yeah cucumber feels so good on your skin in the morning huh?! love it 🙂

      Reply
  37. Amie on January 20, 2014

    fabulous! thanks for sharing!!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Thanks Amie 🙂

      Reply
  38. Mel on January 20, 2014

    Love this Amber! I am totally going to give this a go.. Also, I tried out your braid tutorial and it turned out amazing!!!

    xo Mel
    turquoise blonde

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Ah you did?! Tag me in a pic if you post one on IG or Twitter or something 🙂 I bet it looked amazing!

      Reply
  39. Marie on January 20, 2014

    Wow! This should be good, I’ve been searching for a recipe! Thanks for sharing, I’ll give it a try❤️ You’re the best 🙂

    Reply
    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Yay excited for you to try it! It is my favvvvorite!! xx

      Reply
  40. Ashley on January 20, 2014

    How cool… I am definitely going to give this a try! Love making homemade beauty recipes!!!

    xo Ash,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      I do too!!! Homemade ones are my favorite! 🙂

      Reply
  41. Natalie on January 20, 2014

    Love this idea! Can you use coconut oil instead of olive oil?

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      I am sure you could although I haven’t ever tried coconut oil! I use coconut oil on its own all the time so I imagine it would be amazing mixed in a scrub! I just wonder since it does harden, how it would do in the fridge? Let me know if you try it out! xx

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      1. Crozetmom on January 20, 2014

        I just tried this today, substituting Coconut Oil! It’s PERFECTION! Since CO has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties it just add even more benefits to such a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration! I love it!

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        1. amber on January 20, 2014

          Oh yay I am glad to hear the coconut oil works! Does it harden when it is in the fridge or does it stay blended with the other ingredients? Thanks for sharing!! xx

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  42. Christina Storm on January 20, 2014

    Looks amazing! I’m going to have to try this asap!
    The Style Storm
    <3, Christina

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Definitely do you will love it!!

      Reply
  43. Charlie on January 20, 2014

    Definitely going to give this a try x

    http://www.blondecanvas.blogspot.co.uk

    Reply
    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Excited for you to try it! xo

      Reply
  44. SweetMona Blog de moda on January 20, 2014

    cute!
    new look on my blog!
    http://theartist-mona.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/houndstooth-coat.html

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  45. Eye Like Fashion on January 20, 2014

    WOW, what a great idea! And your skin is FLAWLESS!!! Thanks for sharing. I’ll give it a try!

    NEW POST:: HEAVY METAL

    http://www.eyelikefashion.com
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    xoxo

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Ahh no but thank you!! And totally give it a try!! 🙂

      Reply
  46. hayley roderick on January 19, 2014

    Love this idea! Would be great to sooth sunburns in the summer too!:)
    http://dailydoseofdarling.com

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      Yes it would be amazing on a sunburn!!

      Reply
  47. Sophie on January 19, 2014

    How long does it last with the fresh cucumber? Last time I made one with fresh produce it went rancid quick!

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    1. amber on January 20, 2014

      I’ve had mine in the fridge for just over four weeks now and it’s just getting to the bottom! It doesn’t smell or feel bad or spoiled to me! I use small jars and this recipe is enough to fill both, I usually freeze the other one til I am ready to use it then let it thaw! Xx

      Reply

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