Today, I want to share another great anti-aging recipe with you! This one can be used on your face or your whole body. This hibiscus sugar scrub is great for wrinkles, age spots, and so much more.
Let’s first talk about the benefits of hibiscus in order to understand how powerful it is.
The Benefits of Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a beautiful flowering plant that can be made into supplements, teas, and beauty products. In Guatemala, the ‘Jimica tea’ is sold in every restaurant because it’s so popular. Here are some of the benefits of taking it orally, either as a supplement or as a tea.
- Protects with antioxidants. The hibiscus plant is rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and anthocyanin.
- Fights inflammation.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Lowers cholesterol.
- Promotes weight loss.
- Fights bacteria.
- Supports liver health.
Excerpt taken from Cleveland Clinic
Now, here are some benefits of hibiscus for the skin.
- evens out skin tone
- great exfoliator
- moisturizes
- cleanses pores
- anti-aging properties
- great for acne
- reduces inflammation
So, you can see, the hibiscus plant is practically a miracle flower! Tons of healing properties.
Before we get to this wonderful anti-aging hibiscus sugar scrub, I’d love to share a few more homemade skincare articles from this site that I think you’ll love.
- 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Face Mask
- Eucalyptus Soap With Chamomile and Lavender
- Vanilla and Orange DIY Body Scrub
How to Make Hibiscus Sugar Scrub
Now, I want to share the recipe for this amazing anti-aging hibiscus sugar scrub.
This makes around 12 ounces.
Ingredients for hibiscus sugar scrub
- Hibiscus flowers
- Carrier oil
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup infused hibiscus oil
- 15 drops of essential oils
- ¼ cup hibiscus powder
- 4 or 8-oz jar
How to Make Hibiscus Sugar Scrub
- Add hibiscus flowers to a glass jar of your choice and fill it about ¾ of the way full. Cover the flowers completely with carrier oil. Let it sit for a few weeks, shaking frequently. Then strain.
- Add your essential oils in with your infused oil.
- Then, combine infused oil with sugar. Stir well.
- Mix the hibiscus powder in afterward.
- Put in a container.
Notes
- Essential oils are optional.
- Any carrier oil works. I used olive oil, but make sure to test your skin first. Below are some other carrier oils you can use.
- You can make your own hibiscus powder by grinding up the dried flowers.
How to use this anti-aging hibiscus sugar scrub
- Scoop a small amount of the jar and gently rub it over your entire face, being careful of the eye area as the skin there is very delicate.
- Gently massage into your skin for a minute or two.
- Rinse off with cool water and pat your skin dry.
- Follow up with an all-natural toner or moisturizer.
It’s safe to use this once or twice a week, but not more than that, as exfoliating your skin too frequently can cause irritation and breakouts. Sometimes, less is more.
variations for carrier oils
Here are a few different carrier oils you can use in place of olive oil
- Jojoba oil
- Avocado Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Argan Oil
- Rosehip Oil
Final Thoughts on Hibiscus Sugar Scrub
I think you’ll love this DIY sugar scrub, but I always recommend doing a patch test before trying anything new on your skin. We’re not all made alike.
This homemade skincare product has amazing health benefits and will absolutely help your skin.
Feel free to double or triple the recipe and use it on your whole body for great exfoliation and moisturizing benefits.
And don’t forget, taking hibiscus orally also has tons of healing benefits so put the kettle on and whip up a cup of hibiscus tea!
