The Best Homemade Leg Scrub For A Super Smooth Shave
While the very act of shaving your legs does exfoliate your skin to an extent, it turns out that exfoliating before shaving is the way to go! Removing dead skin from your legs with an exfoliating scrub before shaving means a closer shave and smoother skin. And lucky for us, making a great sugar scrub for legs is dead simple!
The very first time I used it, I was certain that I’d never enjoyed as close a shave, nor smoother legs afterward! Try this homemade sugar scrub for legs and give it a try the next time you shave — I’m positive you’ll be as thrilled by the results as I was (and continue to be!)
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How To Make An Exfoliating Sugar Scrub For Legs
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil (or coconut oil, baby oil, canola oil, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice OR 20 drops lemon essential oil
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients and mix well. (I just put everything into a mason jar and shook it up!)
Transfer the finished sugar scrub to a plastic squeeze bottle for easy application.
How To Use Your Homemade Leg Scrub
For best results, soak in the tub for at least 5 minutes before using. (If you’re taking a shower, you can wash and condition your hair first to give your legs a chance to “soak” a bit.) Then apply the sugar scrub to your legs and massage it in.
You can use this sugar scrub elsewhere as well — feet, arms, or anywhere else you could use some exfoliation! The sugar will scrub away dirt and dead skin while the lemon juice (or lemon oil) acts as a mild skin peel for brighter, smoother skin. The oil not only helps restore moisture to dry skin but will also help your razor glide over your skin once you get to shaving!
After massaging the scrub into your legs for a few minutes, shave as usual. You can then wash off and go about your day, or go for extra smooth legs by repeating the whole process!
Note: Check to make sure the bottom of your tub or shower isn’t oily or slick after using this sugar scrub. If it is, use a good grease-cutting cleaner so that the next person doesn’t slip and hurt themselves!
When you get out of the bath or shower, apply your favorite lotion on and enjoy those silky-smooth legs! (And for more great bath and body DIYs, be sure to check out my e-book At-Home Bath & Body! You can buy it in my shop, or download it for free if you’re an OGT Plus member!)
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Do you exfoliate before you shave your legs?
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So i can shave with the scrub ? Or should i exfoliate then rinse and then use my shaving cream and shave ?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Either way! You can absolutely use it to shave, it’s very moisturizing :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee, I love that this is natural and would love to try it out however I would like to know if it’s suitable for hair removal creams as well? I do have sensitive skin therefore i want to make sure that it would not burn my skin or be harmful in any way.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have sensitive skin and this does not burn my legs. I don’t use hair removal creams because they have given my sensitive skin chemical burns in the past, so not sure how the two would interact with your skin.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What should the consistency be like? Mine ended up sort of thick, but still a bit runny. Should it be thinner, like a gel consistency?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It sounds perfect! It’s sort of an odd texture, but it works wonderfully :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee! Just a quick question. Can a different oil be used at all? Like maybe a rose oil instead of lemon citrus oil? Thanks! This is a wonderful post!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sure!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Would this be okay for electric shavers?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t see why not! Just be sure to rinse the exfoliant well before shaving. :-) Since electric shavers don’t cut as close, it won’t leave your legs quite so soft. But it will still exfoliate and moisturize!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Okay, thank you so much!
Oil, of any kind, even liquid, is not good for your plumbing! Coconut oil is a no brainer, since it solidifies. But over time, liquid oil gunks up the pipes, causing debris to be trapped and before you know it, you have a clog! I no longer use oils in the bath or shower. And the dish soap that “takes grease out of your way”? It doesn’t magically disappear. It goes down the drain. We always wipe grease/ oil off of our dishes with a paper towel before washing them, and no longer have problems with clogs.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for sharing this. I can’t wait to try it. Should this be done in every shave? Or how often?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Every shave is best! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you Jillee.. I LOVE your website you have awesome ideas!
I’ve seen several ask, but have yet to see it answered.. how long does this mixture last??
Please log in or create a free account to comment.About 1 week, but it will last 2 or 3 in the fridge. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.hOW LONG THIS cAN BE USED AFTER MAKING AND KEEPING IT IN JAR???
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A few weeks :-) Longer in the fridge!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Does it separate? I’ve noticed that many things that involve oil tend to separate over time.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A little, but you can shake it before use. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.How long can it be made and keep it in jar?Can we keepit for 2 months or more???
I made some using lemon essential oil instead of juice, which made it less liquid. It won’t pour, so I put it in a small plastic container to use in the shower and will refill it as needed. It smells delicious and works great on my legs, feet and heels which get a lot of exposure in the summer. The one caution that I didn’t think Jillee stressed quite enough is that unless you clean your tub/shower after you use it, the tub/shower will be VERY, VERY SLIPPERY and dangerous due to the oil. Please be aware of this issue, so you don’t fall or another unsuspecting family member. I have been following Jillee for several years and have received many great tips.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t think this did much, but it was fun to try. My friend got ridiculously bad razor burn from it.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Salt scrub would work the same, but your risk of getting a yeast infection would be much, much lower. Just a thought
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you replace the lemon juice with witch hazel?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sure!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.How long does the mixture last? Surely it has to go bad after a while?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve always used it up before it’s gone bad! I would assume that it doesn’t go bad for at least a few months, but you could keep it in the fridge to make it last longer. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I don’t know that shaving twice is a good idea. Or did I read that wrong? Shaving twice will irritate some skin despite the oil. That’s why you should always use a very new razor blade. So you only have to go over each section of your skin once.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I read this as to apply the exfoliating scrub again to replenish the oils lost in shaving.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Do you think this will help decrease razor burn. Nothing I’ve tried seems to work.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It should definitely help! The oil will keep your legs moisturized and soft. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you post a link for the squeeze bottle? Seems to have a somewhat longer, “skinnier” opening that would lend itself better to oil use. Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I bought it at a local dollar store, but you can find them at most grocery stores, too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.First of all, if I get in the tub for a soak, I won’t be able to get out :) Secondly, hair doesn’t grow on my legs anymore—maybe something for you young ladies to look forward to. BUT I think I can handle the scrub just fine anyway and as soon as possible, maybe in 5 min., I think I will and enjoy doing so!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.LOL Gladys! While mine hasn’t disappeared completely, I have noticed a lot less. That being said, it seems to have simply moved to my upper lip! *stomp* The unfair deets of aging sure seems to be outweighing the perks! :(
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Both are things to look forward to. lol
Is the oil okay to go down the drain?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Yes! Avoid using coconut oil if you have problematic drains. :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Over time, ANY oil is bad for drains!
Sounds great, especially in cold weather. As always, thank you, Jillee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m with you, I thought shaving was enough to exfoliate. I’ll definitely be trying this out. Thank you!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the idea of putting the scrub into a squeeze bottle. I am definitely trying this!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Does this ruin the razor? The oil seems like it would create a barrier for the blades.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Nope! The razor will be just fine :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m looking forward to trying this after I wax my legs! Not before. The oil will prevent the wax from working properly. I usually multitask when I wax- put color on my hair and brows, whiten my teeth and wax. I’m always done waxing by the time the color is ready to rinse off.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.The worst part is cleaning the bathroom floor afterwards- so I clean the whole bathroom!
Just want to check that it is 11 and 1/4 cups of sugar
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It is one and one quarter cup! 1 1/4 :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This sounds great! Is the coconut oil safe for going down the drain? I’d hate for my shower to get stopped up after I shaved.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It’s not quite enough coconut oil to cause problems, but if you have issues with your drains then I would suggest olive oil instead!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This sounds like a good idea. However, my leg area is very sensitive. Plus I’ve had a bad exzema rash for the past few years. I have to agree about the lemon juice stinging. So we’ll see if it makes my skin flare up.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Can you use this and then rinse it off and use an electric razor? I can’t use the other kind of razors?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Sure!
This sounds awesome! I’ve been making home made sugar scrub for awhile now. I love lemon anything so I can’t wait to try this one. I have some health issues that cause my legs to be ugly and painful at times. Bad veins that cause bad circulation that leads to fluid retention and causes a raised blister like surface. I have found that exfoliating with a scrub and luffa really helps. It gets all the dead skin off and makes my razor work better and last longer. Also. My daughter is a hairstylist and owns a tanning salon. She says that if you exfoliate well before you tan you will tan better and faster. I love your daily emails and look forward to new good things every day. Thank you. God Bless.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks Charlotte! I hope you love the scrub! :-)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve been doing this for years, but leave out the lemon juice. It stings real bad sometimes, if you have the slightest nick anywhere, and I haven’t noticed a difference not using it. I also keep it in plastic, I don’t like having slippery glass in the bathroom ;)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.FYI/reminder that citrus oils such as lemon EO and plastic containers don’t play well together. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.It otherwise sounds lovely and I’ll likely be trying this out – thank you for sharing! xo
Hi could you tell me how long this lasts if kept in a jar x
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve kept it bottled for up to three weeks – I’ve never had a problem with it!
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