Banana Cream Sugar Scrub Recipe

Last Updated on February 20, 2021 by Diane Hoffmaster

Today has been one of those days where momma really needs some alone time. Ever have one of those days? The bird won't stop squawking, the phone keeps on ringing and my daughter wants to play me her flute concert....all while my head feels like it is going to explode from a PMS headache.  I managed to make dinner and take my son's pants to the dry cleaner so I am calling today a success.  Momma is going to treat herself to a hot shower before bed and I needed a new sugar scrub recipe to try.  This banana cream sugar scrub takes only minutes to make and will leave your skin soft and shiny.  Here are just a few of the benefits of this sugar scrub on your skin:

Bananas:  Contain vitamin C and B6 which help maintain the elasticity of your skin.  They also contain antioxidants to protect your skin from free radicals which can lead to premature aging.

Cream: The fats in the cream help soften the skin and milk products are a great anti inflammatory if you have skin problems.  It will also leave the skin looking more radiant.

Sugar:  Sugar is a natural humectant, which means it draws moisture from the environment into the skin.  It also acts as a gentle exfoliant.

Vanilla and Nutmeg:  Just make it smell good!

If you are looking for a sugar scrub to help relax you after a hectic day I think this banana cream sugar scrub makes a great choice.  The recipe below will make up enough for TWO generous showers.  You can either halve the recipe if you only want to make enough for tonight or you can store the extra in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.  Trust me, tomorrow has a good chance of being just as stressful as today was!  I may just be back in another hot shower tomorrow night to scrub my stress away!

Banana Cream Sugar Scrub Recipe

Yield: 2 scrubs

Banana Cream Sugar Scrub Recipe

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Leaves your skin soft and smooth!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 ½ cups white or turbinado sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 TBSP heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• pinch fresh nutmeg

Instructions

2. In a medium bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
3. Stir in the cream, both sugars, vanilla and nutmeg
4. Mix until blended.
5. To use, apply to wet skin and rub gently. Rinse thoroughly and wash as usual.
6. Store any leftover scrub in the refrigerator in a sealed glass container for up to 2 days.

Do you have a favorite sugar scrub recipe?  Follow my DIY Health and Beauty board on Pinterest for more ideas!

Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy.  She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire  but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time.  You can learn more about her HERE.