DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe Gifts Everyone Will Love
This homemade sugar scrub gift is perfect for anyone who could use a little more self-care in their life. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a luxurious exfoliating treat that smells amazing and leaves skin silky smooth. (And you don’t have to spend a fortune at the store!)
Plus, I made three different versions below, so that you can pick what’s right for you. If you’re using this as a Christmas gift, don’t miss the Peppermint scrub!
Pack it in a pretty jar, add a ribbon and a free printable gift tag (below), and you’ve got a thoughtful (and budget-friendly) gift that’s perfect for anyone. Don’t forget to keep one for yourself!
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What’s So Great About Sugar Scrub?
Sugar scrub is a body scrub that can be used in the shower or bath to exfoliate and remove dry skin. Dead skin cells can accumulate over time and it’s best to remove them for the health of your skin. Plus, you’ll get a moisturizing boost!
Supplies You’ll Need
For the basic recipe, you’ll need:
- Cane sugar or brown sugar
- Coconut oil (you can also use another carrier oil you have like olive oil or jojoba oil)
- Essential oil of your choosing (I give three options below, but you can really use anything you want!)
- Jars (I used these but small mason jars work just as well)
- Optional: These wooden spoons are adorable for gifting with your scrub.
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil for a moisture boost
Note: The most expensive part of this gift will be the essential oil you choose. But essential oils can also be used for other purposes like for cleaning and in diffusers.
How to Make This Easy Sugar Scrub Gift
1. In a small glass bowl stir the coconut oil (it’s easier to mix if you melt it first) with sugar using a spoon. Add the essential oils and/or vitamin E oil if using. (You can also do this sugar scrub without fragrance and just leave it out.)
2. Transfer to your jar or another airtight container, seal tightly and store at room temperature.
The sugar scrub will stay good for up to 2 months. But do not let moisture into the jar. Use the spoon to portion it out and always seal it tightly.
How to Make This Sugar Scrub Gift-Ready
These sugar scrubs make awesome and affordable birthday, Christmas, and thank you gifts. Next, follow these steps for a gift your recipient will adore:
- Download and print the free printable tags below
- Cut out the tag(s) that fit the recipe you chose
- Write in the “to” and “from” on the tag
- Punch a hole using a hole puncher at the top of each tag and attach the tags and scoops to your jar with ribbon or twine.
DIY Orange Sugar Scrub Recipe For Energy
Citrus scents impart relaxing, calming, mood-uplifting, and cheer-enhancing effects. (source) This recipe is great for anyone who loves citrus smells or appreciates an energy lift.
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 10 drops orange essential oil
Pour all of the ingredients into mason jars and tie your ribbon and tag on. Give as gifts!
Bonus: You could also top this sugar scrub with dried orange slices. It smells (and looks) like sunshine!
DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub For the Holidays
While peppermint is perfect for a Christmas gift, it also has many wonderful benefits. It has been known to help relieve IBS, nausea, and headaches. It soothes skin and provides pain relief. (source). It’s also often used as a decongestant to open up airways when you have a cold. And it may help fight fatigue and lift your mood.
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 6-10 drops peppermint (depending on how strong you want this)
Related:
DIY Spa Sugar Scrub For Relaxation
Modern science has confirmed many of lavender’s health benefits. It can help with anything from anxiety and insomnia to dry skin and mood issues (source). Most people associate it with relaxation, making it a great option for before bed.
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 10 drops of lavender
You can also add this recipe to a full Mini Spa in a Jar Gift.
Next time I make this, I’m going to try a brown sugar scrub with my homemade vanilla extract. I bet it’s amazing too!
Free Printable Gift Tags
Grab these below to put the finishing touches on your gift.
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- Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
- Christmas Snack Mix Gift (you can make in minutes)
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