Try this DIY rose sugar scrub for ever glowing and youthful skin

Whip this rose sugar scrub at home and get all the anti-ageing benefits.

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Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : October 24, 2017 4:28 PM IST

Roses has always found a place in the beauty cabinet since ancient times. Did you know even Cleopatra used rose water toner on her skin regularly? And why not, roses are full of vitamins; minerals and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and give a beautiful glow to the skin. Rose is also a natural emollient that soothes dry and flaky skin and keeps acne at bay. You too can use rose at home to get a youthful skin. Just whip up this DIY rose sugar scrub recommended by cosmetologist Nandita Das.

This DIY sugar scrub uses real roses to give it a gorgeous pink colour and a beautiful scent. It also uses rose essential oil that has tons of anti-ageing benefits. So, try roses to get the best results for your skin.

Here s how you can prepare the scrub:

  • You will need one cup white sugar, half cup coconut oil, 10-20 drops absolute rose essential oil and 1-2 handfuls of fresh rose petals.
  • Add the white sugar, coconut oil and rose petals to a blender and blend oil. Then add the rose essential oil to the mixture and stir.
  • Rub the scrub gently on your skin, leave it on for 2-3 minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water. Use these DIY coffee body scrubs to get rid of cellulite.

Sugar gently exfoliates dry skin and coconut oil moisturizes and protects the skin. Roses have anti-ageing properties which keep the skin looking healthy and supple. Rose petals have antibacterial properties and work as natural skin toners. They soften and moisten dry skin and provide a relaxing effect, ideal for a tired body. The fragrance of rose petals is effective in inducing sleep and hence will calm you completely. Plus, this sugar rose scrub will help unclog the pores and act as a deep cleanser. This scrub will also peel out dead skin cells and ensure softer skin. Also, try these 5 DIY body scrubs to get glowing skin at home.

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