4 Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes – Great DIY Gift Idea

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Homemade sugar scrubs are simple to make and can be used to exfoliate and moisturize the body. This sugar body scrub recipe uses sugar with oils to create an easy DIY skincare product that will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

SUGAR SCRUB BENEFITS

 

Sugar scrubs can help you exfoliate the skin by removing the dead skin cell layer on the skin. The sugar helps in exfoliation while the oils add moisture, hence leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

 

HOW DO YOU MAKE AN EXFOLIATING SCRUB?

 

It could not be any easier to make a homemade exfoliating sugar scrub.  It’s a simple combination of sugar, which makes this an easy homemade DIY.

Exfoliating scrubs are great for the entire body, especially dry areas like feet and hands. I have a special recipe just for hands if you’re looking for an exfoliating hand scrub.

 

WHAT IS THE BEST OIL TO USE IN A SUGAR SCRUB?

 

My favorite carrier oil for homemade sugar scrub is grapeseed oil. Grapeseed oil feels light on the skin, which makes it my personal favorite choice for a DIY sugar scrub.

You should be able to pick up grapeseed oil at a natural grocery store. Or it is, of course, available online.

I always like to include jojoba oil in my body product recipes, so you’ll also find jojoba in this homemade sugar scrub.

I also like to add vitamin E to my body product recipes as well. A little goes a long way.

 

 

DIY SUGAR SCRUB INGREDIENTS

 

• 1 ½ cups sugar (preferably organic)

• ½ cup grapeseed oil (or other oil of your choice). Olive, almond, and avocado also work well.

• 1 TBS jojoba oil

• 6 drops of vitamin E

• 15-20 drops of essential oil of choice (I’ve listed my favorite combinations below)

 

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE SUGAR SCRUB

 

• Measure sugar in a mixing bowl.

• Add in grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, and essential oils.

• I like to add the essential oils last and put them right on top of the oil—I find it incorporates into the salt mixture better this way.

• Mix until all of the sugar is coated with oil. The sugar will not be swimming in oil, just coated.

• Store in a glass or metal container of your choice.

• This recipe fills a single pint-sized mason jar or 2 half-pint jars.

 

 

DREAMSICLE SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE

(My personal favorite!)

15 drops of orange essential oil (I’ve used both blood orange and sweet orange with great results)

5 drops of vanilla essential oil

 

 

LAVENDER SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE

20 drops of lavender essential oil

Sprinkle with dried lavender buds if desired

 

 

 

GRAPEFRUIT SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE

(This one is so refreshing and invigorating.)

20 drops of grapefruit essential oil

 

 

PEPPERMINT AND EUCALYPTUS SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE

(This scrub has a refreshing, tingly feel with a cool minty aroma to it.)

8 drops of peppermint essential oil

8 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

 

 

HOMEMADE SUGAR SCRUB SHELF LIFE

If you’re wondering how long a sugar scrub lasts, I have good news for you! Since this sugar scrub recipe does not contain any water, it can last up to 6 months. I’d be surprised if it lasts that long, though!

Make sure to keep it sealed in a jar with a lid to ensure it stays fresh and free of contaminants. If you keep it in your shower, store your sugar scrub away from the water stream to avoid water getting into the jar.

As long as you keep it dry, your homemade sugar scrub will stay fresh for months.

 

 

MORE DIY SKINCARE:

 

How to Make Solid Lotion Bars

DIY Cuticle Oil: Strengthen Nails and Soften Cuticles

Herbal Nail Soak for Stronger Nails

Exfoliating Hand Scrub

Sinus Relief Bath Salts

Woodsy Beard Oil Recipe

 

 

Drop me a comment below and let me know what your favorite scrub scent is!