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Homemade Sugar Scrub makes a Quick & Easy Gift!
Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite homemade gifts to give because even though they are so simple to make, they still convey thoughtfulness and care.
Plus, sugar scrub recipes are easy to double, triple, or quadruple so you can make gifts for a lot of people in just a few minutes!
Homemade Body Sugar Scrub Gift Tag Printable
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Homemade Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
Making sugar scrub is quick and easy — measure the ingredients, stir to combine, and you are good to go! It will probably take longer to label the jar than it will to make the scrub.
The following recipe creates a sugar scrub that smells just like the holidays. It is a treat for tired hands and feet and would be a wonderful gift on any occasion.
Holiday Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup oil (olive, sweet almond, or walnut oil)
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
How to Make Homemade Body Scrub Sugar – Holiday Spice Edition!
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and spices.
- Add oil and stir to combine.
- Scoop into jars or containers.
- Download your FREE gift tags to attach.
- Your gift is complete and ready to give!
Homemade Body Sugar Scrub Recipe Tips
Take the time to mix your ingredients thoroughly.
Feel free to alter the spices to whatever you have in the house, or whatever your favorite holiday scents are!
Also, use your best judgement to create the right consistency — if it feel dry, add a bit more oil; if it feels oily, add a bit more sugar.
And make sure your storage containers have tight-fitting lids so the contents stay fresh as long as possible.
Homemade Sugar Scrub Storage:
How long does homemade sugar scrub last?
Homemade sugar scrub should last up to 2-3 months if stored in a clean, airtight container and kept in a cool, dry place.
Does homemade body scrub need to be refrigerated?
No, it does not need to be refrigerated. As long as you store it in an air-tight jar or container and put the lid on tight after each use, it will stay fresh!
Sugar Scrub Homemade Recipe FAQs
We prefer olive oil, sweet almond oil, or walnut oil. However, you could also use grapeseed oil or coconut oil.
If you want your scrub to be thicker, go with coconut oil as it solidifies at room temperature. However, if you prefer more of a thiner consistency (or you don’t like the smell of coconut) then olive oil would be the better choice.
If you use coconut oil and your home is colder than 75º, your scrub will be much harder as coconut oil doesn’t liquify until 76º.
The simple solution would be to stir it up before each use. You can also use an emulsifying wax to keep the oil from separating.
You don’t need to (we don’t) but if you want it to last longer, or if you plan to store it in a wet place (like the shower) where mold and bacteria can grow, you can add preservatives.
Don’t use sugar scrubs if you have very sensitive skin as it may irritate it. Also, we don’t recommend using a scrub on sunburned skin or an open wound. This body scrub should not be used on pets or young babies.
Sugar Scrub (Homemade)
Materials
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground all spice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup oil (olive, sweet almond, or walnut oil)
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sugar and spices.
- Add oil and stir to combine.
- Scoop into jars or containers.
- Label and gift!
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Stacy is a homeschooling mom to three kids and wife to a preacher. She has a slight obsession with all things homemade, and especially enjoys making her own skin care products. Stacy believes home is where hearts are shaped for eternity. She encourages mothers along the journey and shares lots of natural living tips at No Fuss Natural. You can also find more scrub recipes in her eBooks.
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Janna Saavedra says
I just made a batch with my children. It’s a keeper! I’ll be keeping this bath and making a huge batch for friends and neighbors. Thank you for sharing!
Allyson @ All Our Days says
Does this recipe make enough to fill a 1/2 pint mason jar like pictured?
Kimberly says
Homemade scrubs are wonderful but please be careful. When you are using a product that is going to have water introduced to it even it’s not part of the ingredients (and scrubs will, with wet hands, from the shower water, etc) bacteria can become an issue if you’re not using a preservative. You can’t always see or smell the bacteria that is brewing in your product like you can when it goes rancid or grows mold. I had a business making and selling these types or products for several years and any product that is made to be applied to the skin needs to be well researched and safely formulated before giving away (or selling).
Jennifer says
This sounds wonderful! Does this need to be refrigerated or will it keep at room temp for 6 mos? Thanks!
Stacy @ A Delightful Home says
It will keep at room temp.
shannon says
I don’t think this delicious scrub would make it past my mouth 😉
Stacy @ A Delightful Home says
Ha, ha, Shannon! My daughter did snag a bite of one of my scrubs once 🙂 Thankfully all the ingredients are edible.
Elizabeth Kane says
Thanks for this, Stacy! Now THIS is something I could see myself doing when I have some time off work. I love love love the holiday scents (sign me up for christmas tree scents and cinnamon any day). And I think I have most of these ingredients around the kitchen somewhere – always a plus.
Stacy @ A Delightful Home says
I hope you will give it a try, Elizabeth! It really is easy and doesn’t take much time at all.
Erin@TheHumbledHomemaker says
Love this post, Stacy (and Crystal)!! I am using your book to make almost all my Christmas gifts this year for the ladies in my family (and my hubby’s teacher co-workers and some neighbors)! This particular recipe is on my list to make because I always have the ingredients on hand! Thanks for sharing!
Stacy @ A Delightful Home says
That’s great, Erin! I’m so glad you are using the book. Your family we enjoy those gifts, I’m sure 🙂