It’s in the name: this sugar scrub is dreamy!
There’s nothing quite like pampering yourself with a product that you crafted with your own hands. This Dreamy DIY Sugar Scrub gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it soft and deeply moisturized. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and smells amazing.
By the end of this blog, you’ll have a luxurious scrub perfect for treating yourself or gifting to loved ones. Let’s dive into the journey of making your skin glow and radiate health and beauty!
DIY Sugar Scrub Benefits
Gentle Exfoliation: Sugar granules gently slough off dead skin cells, revealing smooth and refreshed skin.
Moisturization: Many DIY sugar scrubs include natural oils such as coconut or olive oil, which deeply hydrate the skin, leaving it feeling silky and nourished.
Cost-Effective: Creating your sugar scrub at home is far more budget-friendly than purchasing expensive store-bought versions.
Customizable: You can tailor your sugar scrub to suit your preferences and skin needs by experimenting with essential oils, fragrances, and add-ins like honey or oatmeal.
Toxin-Free: Making your own sugar scrub avoids harmful chemicals and preservatives, ensuring your skincare routine is as natural and safe as possible.
What’s in This Sugar Scrub Recipe?
Sugar
Sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, diligently working to slough off dead skin cells and reveal the radiant skin beneath. I like to use granulated sugar for gentle exfoliation, but the beauty of this DIY scrub is that any sugar can be utilized based on your skin’s needs. For a more robust exfoliation, particularly for rougher areas like the bottoms of the feet, coarser sugar, such as cane sugar, will provide a stronger exfoliating effect.
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is an exceptional moisturizer, making it an essential component of this DIY sugar scrub. This natural oil penetrates deep into the skin, providing intense hydration and leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a rich, moisturizing ingredient that nourishes your DIY sugar scrub. This natural butter is renowned for deeply hydrating the skin, ensuring it remains supple and smooth. A bonus of using cocoa butter is the luxurious, chocolatey aroma, transforming your skincare routine into a deliciously indulgent experience.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil softens the consistency of the sugar scrub, making it easier to apply evenly across the skin. Unlike regular coconut oil, this variant remains liquid at room temperature, providing a lighter, non-greasy feel. It retains the moisturizing properties of traditional coconut oil, ensuring that your skin stays soft and hydrated after exfoliation.
Fir Needle Essential Oil
Fir Needle Essential Oil introduces an uplifting evergreen aroma to your DIY sugar scrub, reminiscent of pine forests and fresh mountain air. This essential oil invigorates your senses and centers your mind and body, creating a balanced and calming effect during your skincare routine.
Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot Essential Oil infuses your DIY sugar scrub with a citrusy and floral aroma that is calming and uplifting. Known for its mood-enhancing properties, it helps to reduce stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
*Bergamot Essential Oil can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, but this is unlikely to occur in bath recipes like this one since the product is rinsed off the skin.
Sleepy Essential Oil Blend
Sleepy Essential Oil Blend brings a fruity and sweet aroma to your DIY sugar scrub, perfect for winding down after a busy day. This blend is designed to promote rest and relaxation, helping to prepare your mind and body for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Rose Petals
Roughly torn, Rose Petals provide a gentle texture that complements the sugar, enhancing the overall exfoliating experience. Beyond their physical benefits, rose petals infuse your scrub with a light, enchanting rose aroma.
Mica Powder (optional) 🛒
Mica Powder adds a beautiful tint to the product, giving a touch of visual appeal that makes your scrub even more enjoyable. I love to tint my sugar scrub red to complement the rose petals, giving it a charming and cohesive aesthetic. Whether you choose a subtle shimmer or a bold hue, mica powder allows you to express your creativity and personalize your scrub to your liking.
Things to Remember When Using this Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time), it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor prior to use.
This recipe is safe to use with kids aged 2+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
Dogs may find the oils in this blend irritating. However, we do not expect your dog to be disturbed if you use this blend on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless directed by a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Dreamy Sugar Scrub Recipe
Dreamy Sugar Scrub Recipe
Time: 10 mins
Shelf Life: 6 months
Yield: 2oz
Ingredients
FROM YOUR BOX
1 Tbsp coconut oil (solid)
1 tsp cocoa butter
1 tsp fractionated coconut oil
5 drops Fir Needle Essential Oil
5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
5 drops Sleepy Essential Oil Blend
1 Tbsp rose petals, roughly torn
- FROM YOUR HOME
¼ cup sugar
⅛ tsp mica powder (optional) 🛒
2oz jar 🛒
Directions
- Melt the solid coconut oil, cocoa butter, and fractionated coconut oil.
- Add the essential oils and stir.
- Add the sugar and stir. Add the rose petals and mica powder (optional) and stir.
- Pour the mixture into your jar and allow it to cool.
tips from katie
- Try not to get water into your sugar scrub for the best shelf life. Use a spoon or similar tool to remove the sugar scrub so any water on your hands doesn’t contaminate it.
- Cocoa butter is a hard, brittle butter that may be difficult to measure. You can melt the cocoa butter in its container using short intervals in the microwave and pour out your measurement, or use a small spoon to loosen the cocoa butter before measuring.
How to Store & Use Your DIY Sugar Scrub
How to Store:
Store your dreamy sugar scrub in a an airtight container. This helps maintain the scrub’s integrity, keeping it fresh and free from contaminants. A small glass jar works perfectly for this purpose.
How to Use:
To use, gently apply the sugar scrub onto wet skin in circular motions. This helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Lastly, rinse with warm water to wash away the scrub and reveal your refreshed skin. Enjoy this invigorating and luxurious skincare treat!