I know I have made it pretty clear around here that I love coconut. But you know- it’s not just for it’s great taste. I love it in my beauty routine too. One thing I can’t live without is a sugar scrub. I’m always exfoliating & a good homemade sugar scrub is the best way to do it- especially now that the weather is warmer & more skin will be exposed. (which also means stocking up on sunscreen too) Right now- my focus is on soft skin, so I made this Toasted Coconut Green Tea Scrub. The benefits of coconut & green tea are abundant, so why not put them together.
As you can imagine- it smells great.
The added grit of the ground toasted coconut really helps to buff that dryer skin.
But the coconut oil bringing it all together is the perfect moisturizer to seal in that freshly softened skin.
Toasted Coconut Green Tea Scrub
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut - ground
- 2 tsp sweet matcha
- 2 green tea bags
- 3/4 cup coconut oil - liquid state
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Grind coconut in blender or food processor until it resembles coarse crumbs - transfer to a small bowl
- Add sugar, matcha & the contents of the 2 green tea bags - stir well until completely combined
- Add coconut oil - mix until completely moistened.
- Transfer to jars for gift giving or other airtight container.
- Store at room temperature
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kim says
I bet that smells amazing! I would love to make this for summer. Where do you buy the matcha?
Gina Kleinworth says
I ordered this from Amazon just because I was already placing an order. But I have seen it at Natural Grocer & then even at Walmart I think too. Look in the tea section. 🙂 It does have far more grit than a regular sugar scrub because of the coconut – works great for legs & hands after gardening.
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says
I feel relaxed just reading about this!
Shannon Hawk says
This looks awesome! I cannot wait to try this Gina! Pinned:)
Snap says
I bet it smells good. It sure looks pretty. Thanks for the recipe. I need a good scrub.
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
That is so smart to combine green tea with coconut oil! I love this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Show-licious Craft & Recipe Party! Pinned. 🙂
Jaymi says
This looks great and would be such a great gift! I love the idea of making my own scrubs.
Gloria Phillips says
Gina, I am in LOVE with this! I simply can’t wait to make this. The girls would love these as gifts. Gorgeous color, too!
Gina Kleinworth says
Oh I hope you do try it Gloria – my girls & I can’t get enough.
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
Thanks for sharing this, it was featured this week! 🙂 http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/show-licious-craft-recipe-party/