Facial Sugar Scrub  

Do you know that sugar is more antibacterial than salt? Do you know that it is an antioxidant? Sugar, when used in skincare is a gentle exfoliant that does not cause stinging to the skin. Sugar is hydrophilic, meaning its chemical structure holds on to water which helps skin retain moisture when applied topically. Facial Sugar Scrub promotes skin renewal, can be used on sensitive skin, and is a natural exfoliant like no other.

FACIAL SUGAR SCRUB SKINCARE BENEFITS:

• Brightens Skin                                         
• Anti-aging 
• Hydrates Skin                                          
• Pore Cleansing Scrub
• Keeps Skin Smooth                             
• Glowing Skin Remedy

THE PROCESS

We start by hand grinding organic cane sugar (which naturally contains skin-loving minerals), until it is almost powdery. Then we add esterified Vitamin C (the gentlest form for the skin) to brighten and support collagen, MSM for more collagen support and skin strengthening, and allantoin to help calm reduce redness/inflammation and heal wounds.  Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are mixed in to provide extra hydration, plumping, and protection. The resulting mixture is then made the slightest bit foamy by adding a gentle surfactant to deeply cleanse and rinse off easily. Finally, we add three unique types of therapeutic Australian tea tree essential oils, lemon, regular, and lavender. These three oils benefit skin health plus smell uplifting and citrusy!

MORE INFO

Facial Sugar Scrub offers many of the same benefits of a light facial glycolic treatment, but without causing skin irritation or redness. We recommend using it 2-3 times per week in place of/instead of one of your cleansing routines, either day or nighttime. This product can be used on all skin types; dry, normal, combination, oily, and sensitive. We also recommend it for acne.

The organic sugar used in this product does not enter your bloodstream, thus it will not interfere with any dietary restrictions concerning sugar consumption you may have. 

UNIQUE, VERSATILE AND MULTI-PURPOSE

Facial Sugar Scrub is a unique and versatile formula- it starts as a gel that quickly melts on the skin. This melting feature makes it easy to combine with several other products to add both an exfoliating and extra moisturizing component. 

Try mixing it, combining in equal parts with:

SuperCritical Gel Mask- increases skin glow and moisture **   ***

Daily Moisturizer- create a hydrating mask – after applying it, leave on for 15 minutes- then gently rinse off **   ***

Intensive Nutrient Serum- an extra moisturizing scrub experience- after applying slowly rub into the neck and face. Use a soft washcloth with warm water to remove **   ***    ****

Advanced Super Serum- an extra moisturizing and anti-aging exfoliating treatment- same instructions as with Intensive Nutrient Serum above  **   ***    ****

Seaweed Vitality Gel Serum- super hydrating and luxurious – after applying you can leave it on for a few minutes and then gently rinse off with warm water  **    ***   ****

Cleansing Milk- a deep cleanse that doesn’t dry your skin **

Radiant Light Facial Balm- a super moisturizing and exfoliating mask- after applying leave on for up to thirty minutes. Once dry, use your fingers to roll products into little balls and then remove them with warm water. **   ***    ****

** These same treatments can also be applied to your hands

*** These treatments are useful/recommended if you have been under a lot of stress, have been working a lot, and/or if you’ve been traveling. Whenever your skin needs extra love.

**** This is great for an “after-sun” treatment 

OTHER USES

Besides using it as a facial scrub, you can use the Facial Sugar Scrub in many variations to enhance your skin’s texture, moisture and brightness.

In the shower-Apply to damp skin at the beginning of your shower, allow it to sit on your skin throughout the shower, rinsing it off right before you finish.

Use as a mask- Apply to damp skin, and rub in until it has melted.  Let sit on your skin for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it off.

Use as a lip scrub- Apply a pea-sized amount to your index and middle fingers, gently rub onto lips, massaging gently for 15 -20 seconds. Rinse with a soft washcloth or dampened cotton ball.

Use as a hand mask or moisturizing treatment- Apply to dampened hands – one at a time. Gently rub it into the back of your hand until dissolves. Allow the scrub to sit for 5 minutes and then rinse off.  Do the same application on your other hand.

 

INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT

Here is a deep dive into many of the Facial Sugar Scrub’s antioxidant and skin health ingredients, starting with the main ingredient:

Organic Cane Sugar

The topical use oforganic cane sugar provides some indirect antioxidant benefits. 

Contains Trace Antioxidants

• Organic cane sugarretains some natural compounds from sugarcane, such aspolyphenols, which have mild antioxidant properties.

Supports Skin Renewal

• Sugar is anatural humectant, helping the skin retain moisture, which can indirectly support the skin’s defense against oxidative stress.
• Exfoliation from sugar scrubsremoves dead skin cells, allowing better absorption of antioxidants from other skincare products.

Enhances Other Antioxidants

• Sugar boosts the effectiveness of antioxidant-rich ingredients when combined with substances like vitamin C, vitamin E, and/or essential oils.
• Organic cane sugar containstrace minerals that are beneficial for skin. Unlike refined white sugar, which is stripped of its natural nutrients,organic cane sugar retains some of the originalvitamins and minerals found in sugarcane. 

Trace Minerals in Organic Cane Sugar & Their Skin Benefits

1. Iron – Supports oxygenation of skin cells, which can help promote a healthy glow.

2. Calcium – Aids in skin barrier function and promotes cell renewal.

3. Magnesium – Has anti-inflammatory properties that help calm redness and irritation.

4. Potassium – Helps maintain skin hydration by supporting moisture balance.

5. Phosphorus – Supports cellular repair and healthy skin turnover.

 

Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) combined with Organic Cane Sugar:

Combining Sugar with Ascorbyl palmitate (a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C) offers several benefits, that enhance both exfoliation and antioxidant protection. Specifically:

Enhanced Antioxidant Protection

• Ascorbyl palmitate helps neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress.
• Sugar contains additional antioxidants, complementing vitamin C’s effects.

Gentle Exfoliation & Skin Renewal

• Sugar acts as a natural humectant and exfoliant, helping to slough off dead skin cells.
• Exfoliation enhances vitamin C absorption, making ascorbyl palmitate more effective.

Brightening & Even Skin Tone

• Ascorbyl palmitate helps reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the complexion.
• Sugar’s exfoliation allows for better penetration of vitamin C, amplifying its skin-brightening effects.

Hydration & Barrier Support

• Sugar draws moisture to the skin, preventing dryness.
• Ascorbyl palmitate supports collagen production and improves skin elasticity.

Reduced Sensitivity

• Ascorbyl palmitate is a gentler form of vitamin C compared to ascorbic acid, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Besides sugar, here are detailed benefits of other key ingredients:

Allantoin

Allantoin is a skincare ingredient known for its soothing, healing, and moisturizing properties. Here are the key benefits of using allantoin topically:

Soothes Irritation

• Reduces redness, itching, and inflammation, making it ideal for sensitive or irritated skin.
• Commonly found in products for eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

Promotes Wound Healing

• Encourages skin cell regeneration, helping with minor cuts, burns, and abrasions.
• Often used in scar treatments and post-procedure skincare.

Hydrates & Moisturizes

• Acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin and preventing dryness.
• Helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.

Gentle Exfoliation

• Aids in shedding dead skin cells, leading to smoother, softer skin.
• Supports skin renewal without being harsh or irritating.

Improves Skin Texture

• Softens rough patches and enhances overall skin smoothness.
• Beneficial in formulations for dry or aging skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin

• Non-irritating and non-toxic, making it suitable for all skin types, including those prone to allergies.

Vitamin E- Sunflower derived

Using sunflower-derived tocopherol (a form of vitamin E) topically offers numerous skin benefits:

Powerful Antioxidant Protection

• Neutralizes free radicals that cause premature aging.
• Helps reduce environmental damage from UV rays and pollution.

Deep Moisturization

• Strengthens the skin barrier by preventing moisture loss.
• Softens and smooths dry, rough, or flaky skin.

Anti-Inflammatory & Soothing

• Calms redness, irritation, and sensitive skin.
• Beneficial for conditions like eczema, rosacea, and sunburn.

 Enhances Wound Healing & Skin Repair

• Supports cell regeneration and helps fade scars and blemishes.

Natural Preservation in Skincare

• Extends the shelf life of oils and skincare products by preventing oxidation.

Non-comedogenic & Suitable for All Skin Types

• Sunflower-derived tocopherol is less likely to clog pores, making it safe for acne-prone skin.

Aloe Vera juice 

Using aloe vera with sugar as an exfoliant offers a powerful combination of gentle exfoliation,deephydration, and soothing skin benefits. 

Gentle & Effective Exfoliation

• Sugar acts as a natural physical exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and promote a smoother complexion.
• Aloe vera juice contains natural enzymes that provide mild enzymatic exfoliation, enhancing the skin-renewing process.

Hydration & Moisture Retention

• Aloe vera juice is rich in polysaccharides, which help lock in moisture and prevent dryness after exfoliation.
• Sugar is a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin for added hydration.

Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

• Aloe vera calms irritation, reduces redness, and helps with sensitive or inflamed skin.
• Ideal for those with dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, as it minimizes irritation from exfoliation.

Brightens & Evens Skin Tone

• Exfoliation removes dull, dead skin cells, helping to reveal a brighter, more radiant complexion.
• Aloe vera contains mild skin-lightening properties, which may help fade dark spots over time.

Helps with Acne & Blemish-Prone Skin

• Aloe vera’s antibacterial properties help combat acne-causing bacteria.
• Exfoliation with sugar prevents clogged pores and reduces the appearance of blemishes.

Supports Skin Healing & Regeneration

• Aloe vera stimulates collagen production, aiding skin repair and reducing fine lines.
• Sugar’s exfoliation allows better absorption of aloe’s beneficial compounds.
  

 

Lemon Scented Tea Tree Essential Oil

Lemon-scented tea tree essential oil (Leptospermum petersonii) is a powerful natural oil with a range of skin benefits due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. 

Antimicrobial & Acne-Fighting

• Has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping to combat acne-causing bacteria.
• Reduces breakouts, inflammation, and excess oil production.

Anti-Inflammatory & Soothing

• Calms redness, irritation, and swelling, making it beneficial for sensitive or inflamed skin.
• Can help soothe eczema, rashes, and even bug bites.

Natural Citrusy Scent

• Its fresh, citrusy scent makes it a great and therapeutic addition to personal care natural products.

Antioxidant Protection

• Fights free radicals that contribute to skin aging and damage from UV exposure.
• Helps maintain a healthy, radiant complexion.

Wound Healing & Skin Repair

• Supports skin regeneration and may help with minor cuts, scrapes, or blemishes.
• Its antiseptic properties reduce the risk of infections.

Regular/Traditional Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil

Combining Tea Tree oil (melaleuca alternafolia) with sugar provides several benefits, especially when used in a scrub or spot treatment.

Exfoliation & Smoother Skin

• Sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores.
• This helps prevent acne and allows the tea tree oil to penetrate deeper into the skin.

Acne & Blemish Control

• Tea tree oil is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in reducing acne-causing bacteria.
• When combined with sugar, it gently unclogs pores and helps reduce redness and swelling from breakouts.

Oil Control

• Tea tree oil can help balance oil production, making it beneficial for oily skin.
• Exfoliating with sugar can prevent excess sebum buildup, reducing blackheads and whiteheads.

Skin Brightening

• Regular exfoliation with sugar improves skin texture and tone by removing dull, dry skin.
• Tea tree oil’s antioxidant properties can help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation over time.
  

 

Lavender Tea Tree Essential Oil

Rosalina essential oil (Melaleuca ericifolia), also known as lavender tea tree, combines the gentle soothing effects of lavender with the antimicrobial benefits of regular tea tree oil. It is an excellent essential oilfor sensitive skin and respiratory support when applied topically.  Key benefits include:

Gentle Antimicrobial Properties

• Fights bacteria and fungi, making it useful for acne, minor wounds, and fungal infections.
• Milder than traditional/regular tea tree oil, making it gentler for sensitive skin.

Calming & Soothing for Skin Irritation

• Helps reduce redness, itching, and inflammation, making it great for conditions like eczema,dermatitis, and rashes.
• Soothes sunburn and minor skin irritations.

Supports Wound Healing

• Aids skin repair and reduces scarring by promoting cell regeneration.
• Can be used on cuts, scrapes, and even insect bites to speed healing.

Hydrating & Gentle for Dry Skin

• Helps lock in moisture, preventing dryness and flakiness.

Relaxing Aromatherapy Benefits

• Contains linalool, a compound found in lavender, which helps with stress relief and relaxation.

Suitable for Sensitive Skin & Children

• One of the gentlest essential oils, making it safe for children and those with very sensitive skin.

Conclusion:

Facial Sugar Scrub is a wonderful, versatile, effective yet gentle exfoliant. Using this product:

• Reveals radiant skin
• Buffs away dead skin cells
• Smoothes & softens your skin
• Gives a natural glow
• Detoxifies and refreshes your skin

Organic cane sugar contributes to overall skin health by exfoliating, hydrating, moisturizing, and enhancing the absorption of other antioxidant ingredients. 

Every ingredient contained in this scrub is gentle yet effective on the skin, making it a great choice for hydration, protection, and skin health.

OHA uses locally sourced MSM from Washington State and Aloe Vera Leaf Juice from Texas in this product. We package it in product-preserving and recyclable Miron Violet Glass. We strive to make our products environmentally sustainable.

With all these unique features, this product has become a customer favorite. Especially as it can be used in a variety of ways, making it a playful yet effective experience. The uplifting citrusy scent has received a lot of praise over its almost twenty-year history.

We hope you will give our Facial Sugar Scrub a try and let us know what you think about it.