I love making my own homemade beauty products. Sugar scrubs are incredibly easy to make! With a DIY sugar scrub, you can exfoliate and nourish your skin naturally while saving money and reducing waste. These scrubs are easy to make, and will leave your skin feeling smooth and moisturized.
Sugar scrubs are a gentle yet effective way to exfoliate your skin. The grainy texture of sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, and the addition of oils helps to moisturize and replenish your skin.
Creating your own sugar scrub at home is easy and requires only a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sugar (white or brown sugar works well)
- ½ cup of carrier oil (such as coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil)
- Optional: a few drops of essential oil for fragrance (like lavender, peppermint, or orange)
- Optional: a teaspoon of vitamin E oil for added skin benefits
Directions
Melt the coconut oil (if using) until it’s in liquid form, then allow it to cool slightly.
In a bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Mix until well blended.
Add essential oils and vitamin E oil, if desired. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, such as a glass jar.
Customizing Your Sugar Scrub
Here are a few ideas for customizing your scrub!
- Add dried lavender buds and lavender essential oil.
- Use peppermint oil and crushed mint leaves.
- Combine vanilla extract with brown sugar and coconut oil.
- Mix in lemon or orange zest and their corresponding essential oils.
Storing Your Sugar Scrub
Keep your scrub in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.
Store it in a cool, dry place, and it should last up to a month.
If you notice any changes in smell or texture, make a fresh batch.
This looks so easy to make. I am making this for my shower.
I need to make this! I love a good sugar scrub and my skin could use the help.
I love a good sugar scrub, but I have yet to make my own. I think I’m going to give this a try over the weekend since I do have the ingredients to make it
I love finding new flavor-packed options. I had no idea Bitchin Sauce had so many varieties, and now I can’t wait to try them, especially on pasta!
I love finding simple and natural ways to pamper myself, and this DIY sugar scrub sounds perfect. I appreciate how easy and customizable it is—definitely trying the vanilla and brown sugar combo!
will show this to my daughter for she loves making such stuff at home way more than i do !! and then i can use them 🙂
I am loving this and am pinning this one to make for myself. I love a good scrub and a good sugar scrub works wonders on my skin! Thank you for sharing 😉
It’s been a few years since I’ve made my homemade sugar scrubs. I liked lemon the best. It smells great too! I am not a huge fan of lavender.