# DIY Edible Exfoliants Kale & Caramel's Homemade Honeyed Melon Sugar Scrub Rejuvenates Your Skin By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-scrub References: [kaleandcaramel](http://www.kaleandcaramel.com/post/128260970636/honeyed-melon-sugar-scrub) & [kaleandcaramel](http://www.kaleandcaramel.com/honeyed-melon-sugar-scrub) If you are a homemade skin care kind of person, you might want to give this [DIY sugar scrub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitamin-c-scrubs) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-exfoliating). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### 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 ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Sugar Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-scrub.md) - [Raspberry-Inspired Sugar Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-fizz.md) - [Exfoliating Fruit Enzyme Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-enzyme-scrub.md) - [Nourishing Nail Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethos-kiwi-scrub.md) - [Exfoliating Dual-Purpose Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odele-scalp-body-scrub.md) - [Pineapple-Based Exfoliators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-peeling-gel.md) - [Beverage-Inspired Body Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-coco-coconut-oil-body-scrub.md) - [Moroccan Rose-Inspired Shea Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moroccan-rose.md) - [Summer Daydream-Inspired Body Polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-daydream.md)