My Sugar Scrub Formula — Unscented
I created SouthShop.us with one purpose: to make clean self-care accessible—and meaningful. I know I’m not the only one doing this work, but I’m doing it in my own way, with intention behind every small batch. To me, self-care isn’t just about how something looks or smells—it’s about how it feels, what it’s made of, and how it honors your skin.
The Sugar Scrub was born from that mindset. It’s unscented, but it still carries the soft, natural aroma of its ingredients—like the nutty richness of organic Baraka unrefined shea butter. I’m not anti-fragrance at all. I believe aromatherapy is a powerful tool for improving our moods and even our performance. But in this formula, I chose to let the ingredients speak for themselves.
This scrub gently exfoliates with hand-powdered, organic unrefined sugar and nurtures with organic Baraka unrefined shea butter, organic olive oil, pumpkin seed oil, castor oil, and rice bran wax. It also contains a mild, plant-based surfactant that allows it to rinse clean. It leaves behind a soft, rich finish—so we don’t even need lotion afterward.
INGREDIENTS THAT MATTER
- Organic Coconut Oil has been cited countless times in Ayurvedic medicine for its many benefits to skin and body. It supports hydration, soothes irritation, and helps maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
- Organic Baraka unrefined shea butter is ethically sourced, rich in vitamins A & E, and deeply moisturizing. But there’s more to this ingredient than just what it does for our skin. Only about 15% of the fallen shea fruit and seeds are picked for production—the rest are left to germinate and grow into new shea trees, naturally sustaining the ecosystem. Baraka works closely with local women in Ghana, not only to source responsibly, but to improve working conditions. They helped introduce a roaster that speeds up the processing time and allows women to keep a safer distance from the heat, unlike the traditional manual method that required standing close to open flames.
- Pumpkin Seed Oil is full of fatty acids, zinc, antioxidants, and carotenoids to help calm and support the skin barrier.
- Organic Olive Oil brings balance and nourishment. It’s known to help improve elasticity in the skin, supporting a smooth, supple feel.
- Castor Oil provides a smooth, lasting softness. It’s rich in antioxidants and ricinoleic acid, which help hydrate and soften the skin.
- Rice Bran Wax is a clean, vegan alternative to beeswax that locks in moisture.
- A mild surfactant helps the scrub rinse off cleanly without leaving behind greasy residue.
Want to dive deeper into this formula? Explore The Sugar Scrub here.
Everything we put on our skin has an impact. That’s why I believe it’s important to let ingredients like these truly sink in—and just as important to be mindful of what we allow to absorb. Some dyes, for example, are derived from petroleum—a material I actively avoid in every formulation. That’s not something I want on my skin—and I imagine many of us feel the same way.
And while there are many shea butters on the market, I specifically choose organic Baraka unrefined shea butter because of their ongoing commitment to supporting women in Ghana. It may not be the cheapest way to make a formula, but it’s a meaningful one—and I’m proud to support their work.
There’s nothing in here that doesn’t serve your skin.
Whether we’re managing sensitivity, avoiding fragrance, or simply craving simplicity, this scrub was made with that in mind. I wanted it to be something we can turn to every week—a soft reset, a small moment of care, a little breath in the day.
Because real self-care is clean, thoughtful, and made to meet us where we are.
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