10 Simple DIY Sugar Scrub Recipes To Make

Making DIY sugar scrub is a very simple thing to do. With just a few ingredients that you probably have at home, you can make your own homemade sugar scrub. It’s amazing with the money you’ll be saving and how many added benefits you’ll gain by using sugar scrub on a regular basis.

In this post, you’ll learn how to use sugar scrub, the benefits of using it and gain 10 different recipes you can use to make this yourself in just a matter of minutes. Giving homemade sugar scrub as a gift will definitely let your friends and family know that you love them. I’ve created a free printable with labels you can print off and add to your sugar scrub plus all of the recipes I share in this post.

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I was someone who would treat herself with a weekly pedicure. My favorite part was the sugar scrub they offered. The next 5-7 my feet and legs felt amazing. It was money well spent.

I would love to share a little bit about sugar scrub itself and why you should be using this regularly.

Using sugar scrub will:

Exfoliate your skin
Help with dry skin
Give you kissable lips
Make your hands, body, and face glow

Is sugar scrub good for your face?

Sugar scrub is great for your face however, you’ll want to be gentle when scrubbing so you don’t end up with scratches on your face or feel any burning when wet down your face. I do find doing a nice scrub once a week is plenty. This really help remove old skin cells and adds some oils back in. Coconut oil scrub for my face is what I usually use.

What kind of sugar is best to use for sugar scrub?

Organic ingredients are best. Try to use only organic sugar in sugar scrubs because of the pesticides that might go into the skin. It’s a little bit more expensive but then you don’t have to worry about what may or may not be going into your skin.

How long can you keep a homemade sugar scrub?

I’ve never had any of my sugar scrubs go bad but as a good rule, homemade sugar scrub shelf life is about 6 months. My scrubs don’t last that long because I use them every week.

What essential oils are good for body scrubs?

I only use food grade essential oils for anything I do. Since I use essential oils for my skin, cleaning products, and other things that come in contact with skin and food I just play it safe and only use food grade oils.

Since I do use all organic ingredients and food grade essential oil, you can use any of the recipes that I’m about to share with you for your lips, face, hands, and full body. So use the same recipes I’m going to share below for sugar scrub for lips and the rest listed above.

How to use sugar scrub?

Sugar scrub is so simple to use. About once a week I add some scrub to my hands and rub over my hands, face, and body then I take a shower to rinse off the sugar scrub.

When I use the sugar scrub for my lips, I add a small amount to one of my fingers and rub on my lips, rinse, and add some of my favorite chapstick.

The sugar granules help remove dead skin cells leaving you with a glow from head to toe. If you have sensitive skin you can use this. You’ll also smell amazing all day because of the essential oils.

Homemade sugar scrubs are perfect gift ideas to pass out for all occasions. Make a batch and the next time you’re invited to a birthday party, housewarming party, or any other occasion that you’ll need a gift people will love this gift.

What oil is best to use for sugar scrubs?

I only use olive oil or coconut oil because there are so many amazing benefits from using olive oil and coconut oil. Below are 9 of my favorite homemade sugar scrub recipes I use at home.

I’ve put together a video show you how simple it is to make your own scrubs. There are so many different combinations you can use. Here are my favorite 9.

DIY sugar scrub for lips

As I’ve said before any of these recipes will give you soft and kissable lips easily. The sugar granules will exfoliate your lips giving you healthy and glowing lips to enjoy.

Lavender Sugar Scrub

I love lavender, it’s one of my favorite scents out there. We have 2 giant plants out front and I love harvesting it each year to add to this recipe and I add it to my homemade soaps and cleaning products. Here’s how you make the lavender sugar scrub:

Mix together:

½ cup sugar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp lavender
25 drops lavender essential oil