This matcha green tea scrub is invigorating and filled with the benefits of matcha green tea. With 3 simple ingredients, you can have your own matcha green tea scrub made in under 5 minutes. Let’s dive in!
This matcha scrub combines the best parts of a sugar scrub, with the benefits of matcha green tea powder. On its own, it doesn’t have an outrageous smell so you can add different scents to it for endless creative possibilities.
Why choose to add matcha powder (aside from a beautiful green colour?) Matcha is known for its antioxidant properties so it may be able to help protect your skin from damage and environmental stressors. It can also offer gentle exfoliation (along with the sugar) for an extra glow.
This post is all about a matcha green tea scrub.
Materials you need to make matcha scrub
There are only a few materials you need for this scrub so it is a very quick recipe. You can make this in under 5 minutes if you are short on time!
Mixing bowl- I tend to use pyrex and these ones have a lid so they double as storage containers!
Airtight storage container- I like to use small mason jars as they are readily available and seal airtight. You could also go for a fancy container, especially if it is a gift!
Small spoon for scooping the scrub. I love the look of the wooden ones! I think it adds another layer of rustic chic vibes.
These pretty gifting labels that look amazing on your counter top or as an addition to a handmade gift. Free download below!
Ingredients you need to make matcha scrub
As this is a quick, 5 minute scrub, we only need a few ingredients. This recipe will fill up one small mason jar (125ml) so feel free to scale it to what you need!
1/2-3/4 cup sugar- any kind will do. Brown sugar offers a deeper exfoliation versus white sugar which offers a more gentle experience.
1/4 cup coconut oil or any other oil of your choosing, depending what your needs are. More on this below! Note that if you choose a liquid oil, you may need to up the sugar quantity.
1-2 tsp matcha green tea powder
If you want to scent your scrub, you can either use 10-15 drops of essential oils (lavender, vanilla or mint would all be fabulous!) or you can infuse your oils with herbs first and then make your scrub. If you want to learn how to infuse oils 3 different ways, read this article next!
*Please note I added skin safe colour to my recipe for pictures but it is an optional step. I used 1 or 2 drops of the colour.
How to choose your oil
Choosing your carrier oil is a bit of personal preference combined with working with your goals and skin type. There is something called a comedogenic scale and it tells you how likely an oil is to clog your pores. If it is a 5, it is likely to clog pores and if it is a 0, it is unlikely. The scale goes 0-5.
If you tend to have oily skin that is quick to breakout, you will want to choose an oil low on the comedogenic scale such as jojoba, castor, rosehip or sweet almond.
If you have more mature skin or scar tissue, you will want to choose an oil higher on the scale such as coconut oil or cocoa butter. My all time favourite scrub is made with a base of tallow (around a 2 on the comedogenic scale) combined with a liquid oil such as olive or sunflower. (I use 1/4 cup tallow and 1 Tbsp liquid oil.)
How to make this matcha green tea scrub
- If you want to infuse your oils with a natural scent such as vanilla beans or lavender buds, first do that. If you are not infusing herbs, proceed to step 2.
- Combine all of the ingredients into your mixing bowl and give it a stir to combine.
- Scoop your scrub into your airtight container, add your gifting tag and you are ready to go!
How to use and store this matcha scrub
One of the most important parts of any skin care product creation is to ensure your product stays dry. If you get any water in your products, they go rancid and moldy a lot faster.
One way to circumvent this is to have a designated spoon for your scrub. Leave your scrub on the counter and take only what you need for your shower. Immediately place the lid back on and you should avoid getting water in your scrub.
If you store this scrub airtight and in a cool, dry place, it should last for around 3 months. If you want to lengthen the time it stores, you can keep it in the fridge between uses.
How to clean up after scrub making
One thing that is rarely taught, is how to clean up after you have made your scrub. If you throw your bowls and utensils straight in the dishwasher, you can clog up your pipes and filter.
To navigate this, I will first give everything a good wipe with paper towel (you have to use disposable products here as reusable cloths would then clog up your washing machine.)
Next I fill my bowl with hot soapy water (making sure the soap is environmentally safe) and then after about 5 minutes, I dump the water onto my gravel driveway.
Finally I place the dishes in the dishwasher (or you can hand wash) and that is it!
Thank you so much for reading! I hope you love making this sugar scrub. If you liked this post you may also like…
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