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DIY Body Scrub

Get ready to pamper yourself and learn some cool science with this fun DIY body scrub project! Using simple, natural ingredients, you’ll create your own skin-smoothing scrub that smells amazing and leaves your skin feeling super soft. It’s a hands-on way to explore how chemistry helps us take care of our skin while making something you’ll love to use or share as a gift!

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  1. Sugar: 5 Tablespoons (70 g)

  2. Olive Oil: 3 Tablespoons (45 mL)

  3. Essential Oil: ¼ Teaspoon (0.2 mL)

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Scrub - Instructions for 1 x 4 oz Jar (Kit will include 1 x 4 oz Jar)

  • Scale depending on size of container

  • Kit will contain 1 x mixing stick

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Add all ingredients to the jar and mix with mixing stick.

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1. Avoid Sensitive Areas:

Don’t use the scrub on your face, cuts, or irritated skin. The sugar might be too rough and could cause discomfort.

 

2. Handle Essential Oils with Care:

Only use a small amount of essential oil (as in the recipe). Essential oils are strong and can irritate skin if overused.

The Science of Exfoliation

The sugar granules in the scrub help remove dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. This shows how physical exfoliation works.

Proportions and Measurements

Following the recipe teaches about measuring ingredients correctly and understanding ratios (e.g., more oil makes it smoother, more sugar makes it thicker).

Properties of Essential Oils

Essential oils are made up of natural compounds that give them their unique smells. These compounds are volatile, meaning they evaporate quickly to release the scent.

Safety and Skin Care

Proper skincare includes choosing the right products for specific needs, like exfoliating to keep skin healthy.

Mixing Ingredients

Mixing sugar and oil creates a suspension, where the sugar stays evenly distributed in the oil. This introduces basic concepts about mixtures.

Creative Experimentation

By choosing different essential oils (like lavender for calming or citrus for energy), kids can personalize their scrub, combining creativity with science.

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Show off your awesome fragrance creations! Snap a pic and share it with us using #DetroitCHEMpreneurIST  

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