Buy or DIY: Honey Body Scrub – Whole Living Beauty

Savannah Reed

January 5, 2025
Medically Reviewed

The best scrub may be no farther than your pantry. Honey is one of nature's best humectants, drawing water into the skin, while sugar buffs away dead cells so gently that it dissolves as it works. A touch of citrus offers an invigorating scent.

Buy It

To jump-start your shower in seconds, reach for a scrub.

The Body Shop Satsuma Body Polish

exfoliates the skin and features orange essential oil for a little lift. $20,

thebodyshop-usa.com

Carol's Daughter Sweet Honey Dip Chocolate Brown Sugah Scrub

is made with sweet brown sugar crystals and olive oil to nourish the new skin that's revealed underneath. $34,

sephora.com

Living Tree Botanicals Limon Vert Body Scrub

contains sugar, natural oils, and raw honey. $39,

livingtreebotanicals.com

DIY It

Blend the ingredients until well mixed, then store in a jar, says Janice Cox, author of ”

Natural Beauty at Home

.”

1 tsp. pure honey
1/4 cup light olive oil
1 cup raw or granulated sugar
2 tsp. fresh citrus zest

1. Add olive oil to honey.

2. Blend with sugar.

3. Mix in zest.

Medical disclaimer. This article is for educational purposes and reflects general information, not personalised medical advice. Reference ranges vary between laboratories and individuals. Always discuss test selection and results with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your care.

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