# DIY Rose Petal Scrubs The Beauty Department Blog Creates a Homemade Exfoliate By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-05-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-exfoliate References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/05/diy-coconut-rose-body-scrub/) The Beauty Department Blog has created an easy [homemade body exfoliate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-lotion-kit). Instead of spending lots of money on beauty products, you can make your own with ingredients found in your kitchen. This easy-to-do project only requires a jar, [sugar, almond oil, rose petals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-garden) and some coconut oil. All you have to do is literally pile it up in the jar, and you are ready to scrub away. Exfoliates are great for [removing dead skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermochi-body-exfoliator), especially on dry areas of the body. This project is great for gift giving as well; you can wrap the jars with some colorful bows to give it a cute look. The nice thing about homemade beauty products is that there are no harsh chemicals. They also offer an affordable way to keep your skin healthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Beauty Products:** Opportunity to create and market DIY beauty products that are made with natural ingredients and free from harsh chemicals. - **DIY Skincare:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for skincare products that can be made at home using everyday ingredients. - **Sustainable Beauty:** Opportunity to promote eco-friendly beauty practices by encouraging the use of homemade skincare products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunity for beauty brands to develop and market DIY skincare products to cater to the rising interest in natural and sustainable beauty. - **Home Remedies:** Opportunity for home remedy platforms or brands to provide resources and tutorials for making homemade beauty products. - **Gift and Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to create eco-friendly packaging options for homemade beauty products, targeting the gift and personal care market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moroccan Rose-Inspired Shea Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moroccan-rose.md) - [Beverage-Inspired Body Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-coco-coconut-oil-body-scrub.md) - [Rose-Inspired Body Buffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-body-buffer.md) - [Rose Garden-Inspired Skincare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-inspired.md) - [Exfoliating Full-Body Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikini-and-body-scrub.md) - [Raspberry-Inspired Sugar Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-fizz.md) - [Vegan Sugar Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-scrub.md) - [Coconut Oil Body Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-oil-body-scrub.md) - [Summer Daydream-Inspired Body Polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-daydream.md)