If you are a homemade skin care kind of person, you might want to give this DIY sugar scrub a try. From Lily at the blog Kale & Caramel, the honeyed melon sugar scrub uses food products you might find around your house to form a skin exfoliant. You won't need to worry about any potentially harmful chemicals, as the entire thing is totally edible.
Not only will it smell amazing, the exfoliating scrub also contains vitamin A and C from the melon. The result is cleansed and rejuvenated skin. While the sugar gets rid of dead skin, the honey is soothing and anti-bacterial.
To make your own at home, you will need the flesh of a ripe cantaloupe, granulated sugar and honey.
What's Driving This Trend
- Edible Skincare
- Opportunity to explore the intersection between food and beauty products by incorporating edible ingredients into skincare
- DIY Exfoliants
- Innovative and natural skincare solutions for consumers looking to make their own exfoliants at home
- Food Waste Reduction
- Opportunity to reduce food waste by using fruits and vegetables that might otherwise be discarded in skincare products
Who This Affects Most
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Natural and sustainable beauty brands can incorporate food waste reduction and edible ingredients into their product offerings
- Health and Wellness
- Brands focused on holistic health and wellness can offer DIY skincare workshops combining edible ingredients and exfoliants
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can expand into skincare by repurposing edible byproducts or offering subscriptions to curated natural skincare ingredients
