21 Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes [step-by-step]

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Sugar scrub is the perfect thing to use to exfoliate and repair dry skin. It’s summer and time to hydrate our hands and feet with an easy-to-make homemade sugar scrub. So here are 14 21 easy homemade scrub recipes you can try at home (post updated to reflect new sugar scrub recipes)!

Body scrubs are used to improve the texture of the bodys top layer of skin. Many exfoliants and scrubs contain sugar. Many of the sugar scrubs that you buy in the store contain chemicals, fragrances, and natural ingredients that don’t smell very good. Here are 21 easy recipes for sugar scrubs that are easy to make and smell delicious. (yum!)

Homemade Sugar Scrub

Make a sugar scrub to moisturize your skin. Sugar is a natural exfoliant, and olive oil will moisturize your skin without clogging your pores. Typically you’ll use about a cup of sugar and 2/3 cup olive oil. However, these DIY sugar scrub recipes will show you how to elevate your current favorite spa day.

Some of the recipes vary only an ingredient or two, but I loved all the different packaging ideas. So I’ve included not only a variety of recipes but ways to dress them up to give as homemade gifts as well. You are going to love these DIY sugar scrub recipes that can be made in just a few minutes!

Sour Flavored Sugar Scrubs

Tart or sour flavors like lemon and lemondaid bring a fun delight as they are unexpected flavors for a sugar scrub.

1. Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub

Make this Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub and banish dry, rough skin! It smells amazing and softens and moisturizes your skin beautifully without any harsh chemical ingredients. Click here for the recipe → Suburban Simplicity

2. Lemon Sugar Scrub

Lemon Sugar Scrub recipe by I Heart Naptime made a great homemade scrub recipe that this is asimple DIY gift idea that can be given year-round and is super easy to make. Click here for the recipe → I Heart Naptime

Fruit Flavored Sugar Scrubs

Fruit flavored sugar scrubs are a great gift idea for a fiend, a teacher, a housewarming or just tohave at your house for yourself! Click the links below to find out all you need to know.

3. Three-IngredientPineapple Sugar Scrub

4. Pina Colada Sugar Scrub

Perfect for the summertime, this Pina Colada Sugar Scrub is calling my name. This easy scrub can be made in less than 10 minutes and is a great way to get your skin ready for the beach! Thanks for sharing,Click here for the recipe → Happiness is Homemade!

5. Cherry Almond Sugar Scrub

A Mom Stake really hit on a great idea with this Cherry Almond Sugar Scrub! It only uses 4-ingredients and would make a super thoughtful gift. Click here for the recipe → A Mom Stake

6. Lemon DIY Sugar Hand Scrub

Lemon DIY Sugar Hand Scrubby Stephanie Lynn blog is a greatrecipe to rejuvenate your skin and bring your fingertips back to life. The sugar is an excellent exfoliate to remove the craft leftovers from your nail beds and cuticles too! Click here for the recipe → Stephanie Lynn blog

Sweet Sugar Scrub Recipes

Homemade sugar scrub receips are very inexpensive and easy to prepare. ugar scrub is a great way to exfoliate skin without harsh chenimcals. Here are candy-favored sugar scrub recipes that smell delicious and don’t contain any calories or give you caveties. (giggle)

7. Snow Cone Sugar Scrub Recipe

How cute is this snow cone sugar scrub recipe by The Gunny Sack? I think it would make a great gift for a tween or teen, or would be a great party favor, don’t you? Click here for the recipe → The Gunny Sack

8. Orange Dreamsicle Sugar Scrub

Another easy version of effective sugar scrub. Since this one is made with fresh juice, it’s probably a good idea to store it in the refrigerator. {This blog is not offering her recipes for purchase, so here is an Orange and Apples Sugar scrub that makes a great gift!} Click here for the recipe → Orange and Apples Sugar scrub

9. Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Loving thisCandy Cane Sugar Scrubfound at The Natural Beauty Workshop! TheCreamy Shealoe Butter has been scented with peppermint and mixed into white sugar. Red Jojoba Wax Beads give this recipe an added flair of color! Shealoe Butter is a wonderful base for scrubs. It adds a thick texture, an even consistency, and it rinses away without any additional emulsifier. Click here for the recipe → The Natural Beauty Workshop

Mint Sugar Scrub Recipes

10. DIY Mint Sugar Scrub

This DIY Mint Sugar Scrub probably works best around the holidays, but I think it would be great year-round because I always love the soothing feel of mint! Click here for the recipe → Love Grows Wild

11. Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub

Take a look at theseSugar Hand and Foot Scrubscreated by In Between Laundry. You’ll find three simple recipes a peppermint scrub, brown sugar and honey scrub, as well as a sugar cookie scrub. **Update: since this post was published, In Between Laundry has made her recipes only available via purchase. Click here for the recipes →Here are tutorials for a peppermint scrub by Seven Clown Circus, a brown sugar scrub by Chaleur Life, and a honey scrub by Simply Shellie that are free!}

12. Lavender Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe

This is a little more complicated recipe but also comes with a fun printable label and full instructions on how to make it. {It looks like this blog is no longer online so this Lavender Sugar Scrub by One Little Project is fabulous!} Click here for the recipe → One Little Project

13. Sunshine Sugar Scrub

This Sunshine Sugar Smoothing Scrub Recipefrom The Small Objectcontains sugar, almond oil, lecithin, lavender plus eucalyptus oils. Rub it in the skin, rinse, wash and pat dry. **Update: Unfortunately this blog appears to be online, but the idea is great, and maybe you can make your own batch with the ingredient list! Click here for the recipe → The Small Object

Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

Brown sugar is a popular home remedy for removing dead skin and making skin softer and smoother. Here is a brown sugar scrub recipe to help you achieve skin rejuvenation at home. Even the skin on your face will be smoother after using this brown sugar scrub.

14. Easy Brown Sugar Scrub

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If you are wonderingHow to make homemade sugar scrub, then Petit Elefant has you covered! Here areeasy pictured instructions on how to make a homemade sugar scrub complete with a recipe and full tutorial from Allison. Click here for the recipe → Petit Elefant

15. Inexpensive Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Corrie’s Brown Sugar Body Scrub found on Paula Deen website is an invigorating exfoliate made in your kitchen for pennies compared to spa brands and will leave your skin glowing. Click here for the recipe → Paula Deen website

16.Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub

This Vanilla Brown Homemade Sugar Scrubby Stephanie Lynn is the perfect exfoliate for your heels, knees and elbows and great for your tan legs in the summer time too. Click here for the recipe → Stephanie Lynn

17. Vanilla Almond Brown Sugar

This article actually has three recipes including Honey Almond Sleepy Sugar Scrub, Vanilla Almond Brown Sugar Scrub, and Peppermint Sugar Scrub. {Post edited to note that this blog is no longer online. Here’s a Honey Almond Sugar Scrub by You Brew My Tea that we think you’ll love!} Click here for the recipe → You Brew My Tea

18. Spiced Chai Sugar Scrub

Really like this Spiced Chai Sugar Scrubcreated by In Between Laundry. This is like a pedicure in a jar and makes a sweet little gift. With only 5 ingredients it’s easy to make as well. Click here for the recipe → In Between Laundry

Here’s another Spiced Chai Sugar Scrub with full tutorial by The Pistachio Project.

Jars and Gift Ideas

19.FREE Printable Tag and Box

This Sugar Scrub Tutorial and FREE Printable Tagshared by the oh-so-talented Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs containsher recipe for a scrub but also given us a free printable tag and paper canister printable! These are Christmas-themed and perfect for gift giving during the holidays. Click here for the recipe → Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs

20. Decorated Jars

These Homemade Sugar Scrub in Decorated Jarsfrom Maybe Matildaare darling! Mod podged jars with an easy homemade sugar scrub recipe are perfect for gift giving. They were made as a baby shower gift and what new mama couldn’t use some pampering? **Update: It appears that this blog is no longer online. Here’s another homemade sugar scrub we love by Seven Clown Circus! It even comes with a free printable tag. Click here for the recipe → Seven Clown Circus

21. Mason Jar Homemade Sugar Scrub

You are going to love this Vintage Homemade Sugar Scrub from A Dance for Five!~In addition to giving you silky smooth skin, this sugar scrub also works wonders with removing dry paint from your hands. Click here for the recipe → A Dance for Five

More Homemade Gift Recipes

Recipe For Vanilla Extract Kit {homemade gift}
How to Soften Brown Sugar {cooking tips}
48 Homemade Gifts in a Jar

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How to make your own sugar scrub at home? ›

Directions

Place sugars into a small bowl. Pour oil over sugar; mix thoroughly until well blended.
Add 2-3 drops favorite oil; mix well. Spoon into jars. Decorate with holiday ribbon or bow.
Label jar as desired or download these printable sugar scrub labels and personalize.

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How to make sugar scrub with 2 ingredients? ›

Place sugar into a bowl. Add in 1/3 cup of oil and stir until well blended. If the sugar scrub seems too dry for your liking add more oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you get the consistency you like. Remember, this is personal preference so don't worry about “messing up.” You won't, I promise.

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What is the best homemade body scrub? ›

Add brown sugar, coconut oil, and honey to a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and add more coconut oil if it's too crumbly. Once you've reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

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Do DIY sugar scrubs work? ›

The bottom line. DIY sugar scrubs are a great at-home option. They're not only quick and easy, but they're more affordable than many store-bought options. Using sugar combined with other natural ingredients creates a homemade exfoliant that can cleanse, soften, and moisturize your skin when used gently.

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How to remove dead skin cells from the body? ›

Thoroughly scrubbing the skin, gets rid of the skin's dead cells, and promotes blood flow. Using a brush, sponge, or glove to exfoliate your arms and legs is the simplest method. This can promote circulation and aid in the removal of dead skin cells.

How long can a DIY sugar scrub last? ›

As long as you save your homemade body scrub in a well sealed container so no moisture or other environmental components can get in, then it can last up to six months. Be sure to add a label to the bottom with the date your scrub was made.

Is it cheaper to make your own sugar scrub? ›

However, making your own sugar scrub is a great way to save a little cash. You can make a batch of my homemade sugar scrub for around $2-$3. Because this recipe contains just two inexpensive ingredients, you can even make multiple batches for the cost of one store-bought scrub.

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What oil is best for sugar scrub? ›

Oil. Olive oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, and virgin coconut oil are good choices for sugar scrubs. I generally prefer cold-pressed, organic oils for a sugar body scrub whenever possible.

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21 Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes [step-by-step] – Tip Junkie (2024)