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DIY Sugar Body Scrub Recipe

March 12, 2018 By Kim

I have been a long time fan of all body scrubs! I’ve been making my own for years, so I’m sharing another exfoliating DIY Sugar Body Scrub with you using citrus essential oils. Body scrubs, whether made with sugar or salt are SO easy to make!

I’ve created a free printable label for easy homemade gift ideas! Keep reading for your free download. DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com

Now I will admit that I also still purchase one from Trader Joe’s because it’s only $5.99! Such a great deal! If you’ve ever shopped for a body scrub, they can cost between $15-$20! But theirs only comes in lavender, which I like, but sometimes I want a different scent, so I make my own!

 

DIY Sugar Body Scrub

Homemade body scrubs make it easy to moisturize your skin. It also speeds up the morning routine because you can skip putting on lotion after your shower. Your skin is ready for the day!

People are always so surprised how easy it is to make this homemade spa treatment. DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com

How to Make a Homemade DIY Sugar Body Scrub

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Supplies needed:

  • Household Sugar or Salt – Sometimes I use a courser blend for a stronger exfoliation
  • Coconut Oil
  • Almond Oil – optional
  • Essential Oils – I used dōTerra Lemon and Sunny Citrus
  1. In a medium bowl, measure out equal parts sugar and coconut oil. I usually do one cup each.
  2. If you also want to add a little almond oil, (like 2 tablespoons), you may need to add another 1/4 cup of sugar. DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com
  3. Add about 15-20 drops total of your oils. I know that sounds like a lot, but if you want it to leave a scent on your skin, it takes that amount. If you feel like you want more or less scent, adjust your amount.
  4. Stir: I’ve done this a couple of ways. I’ve used a hand mixture or a wooden spoon. Both work great. You want to mix it so it’s completely blended.
  5. Don’t heat it because the melted coconut oil will melt the sugar.
  6. Place in secure airtight container. I always use a plastic container in the shower. I use a glass jar with the free printable tag for gifts. DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com

How to Use Body Scrubs

  1. Shower and clean yourself as usual.
  2. Before exiting, take a small handful at a time and rub in a circular motion all over your body. Avoid your eyes, bottom of your feet and private areas.
  3. Rinse with hot water making sure to get all the grit from the sugar or salt off.
  4. Because this can make the shower floor slick, I squirt a bit of shampoo on the shower floor and swirl around, allowing the suds to capture any leftover oils.
  5. Once you’ve stepped out of the shower, pat dry, don’t rub with your towel.

You’ll feel moisturized with your new homemade DIY sugar body scrub.

These make a great homemade hand scrub too. Like my Garden Hand Scrub, it makes cleaning up garden hands or greasy hands easy!DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com

DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | TodaysCreativeLife.com

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Here’s a free printable label. 

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I used a 2 1/2 inch circle punch, but you also just cut each one with scissors. I made them large enough to fit the average lid of a mason jar. You can also make them into a sticker like I did for this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe.

DIY Sugar Body Scrub with essential oils | Made with lemon and orange citrus oils for a fresh scent | Homemade beauty products | Body Scrub Recipe | Coconut oil Body Scrub | Free Printable Botanical Labels | TodaysCreativeLife.com

I love the botanical lemons label for this Homemade Citrus DIY Sugar Body Scrub!

Try my Homemade Body Wash or Homemade Whipped Body Butter.


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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday! From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert". Life is more fun when it's creative!
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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday!
From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert".

Life is more fun when it's creative!

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Comments

  1. Paula Iacono says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Found your Mimosa Sugar Scrub recipe and really want to make a bunch for gifts. But your note about adding a water based preservative has me nervous. I’ve made scrubs before and NEVER heard this! I tried to get more info on where and which water based preservative to purchase, and in what proportions should it be added, but no luck. Can you help??

    • Kim says

      March 19, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      Paula, Thank you for your email. This was a guest post, so I’ll have to research a bit myself. I’m sure it’s because of the fresh orange peel or juice. If you omit the peel and juice, you probably won’t need it. I use essential oils in all my scrubs.

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