Homemade Sugar Scrubs, Two Ways
I totally know what you should make for Valentine’s Day.
It’s not red. It’s not pink. It’s not even heart-shaped.
But this, this is pure luxury. And it’s not even for eating. (Shocking, I know.)
These sugar scrubs are amazingly easy to put together, and can be customized to smell like whatever you want. All you need is sugar, vegetable glycerin, and something to make it smell yummy. The sugar was, obviously, quite easy to come by. I found the vegetable glycerin and essential oil at a local food co-op, but I’ve seen them at Whole Foods, as well. AND. You can get the vegetable glycerin online for a really good price if you’re making this for all of your Valentines.
Oh. You’ll also need a vessel for your pretty little bath product. You’ll want something that has a wide mouth so you can scoop out scrub. Mason jars would be lovely, but I’ve been looking for an excuse to use these gorgeous little jars for some time now, and this seemed like just the thing.
But what should it smell like? The capricious weather of sunshine-bordering-on-balmy and icy-as-frost-on-the-windshield has left me feeling seasonally confused. Do I want something warm and comforting that smells like a warm blanket by the fire on a snowy day? Or something forward-looking that ellicits a sense of lazy lounging on a sun-soaked porch?
Well, shoot. How about both?
For one, a simple white sugar with just a few drops of sweet orange oil. For the other, a blend of white and brown sugars accompanied by a few pinches of spice.
Add a little bit of ribbon (always, always ribbon), and you’ll have a perfect little gift to send to someone who deserves a little luxury.
And whether they want something warm and comforting…
…or fresh and bright…
… they’ll be in for a win no matter what the weather’s up to.
Spring Sunshine Sugar Scrub
Adapted from Care2
Makes enough scrub to fill a 4 oz container
1/2 c white granulated sugar
1/4 c vegetable glycerin
a few drops orange essential oil (or your favorite!)
Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Rub a small amount on your hands, legs, or face for a refreshing burst of summer exfoliation!
Winter Warmth Sugar Scrub
Adapted from Care2
Makes enough scrub to fill a 4 oz container
1/4 c white granulated sugar
1/4 c light brown sugar, loosely packed
1/4 c vegetable glycerin
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Combine ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Use a small amount to scrub away the dry skin of cold winter.
Lauren
February 10, 2012 @ 12:25 pm
Sooooo easy! I need to find fun jars!!!
Sara
February 10, 2012 @ 12:50 pm
Between these and the hot chocolate on a stick, I think I’ll have my Christmas gifts covered for next year!
Hannah
April 19, 2012 @ 8:07 pm
does it have to be vegetable glycerin? i have regular glycerin but not vegetable.. I made a sea salt scrub once and i used baby oil, sea salt, and essential oils (almond and coconut [seperately]) and thats all and it came it very well!
Kristi @ 30 Pounds of Apples
April 19, 2012 @ 9:07 pm
I’m not sure, I imagine regular glycerin would work. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
Robin
August 21, 2012 @ 3:57 pm
I would like to make this as a gift for a women’s retreat and need to keep the cost to a minimal. Where did you get the containers?
Kristi @ 30 Pounds of Apples
August 21, 2012 @ 9:26 pm
I found them here on Amazon, though I’ve heard rumors that you can find them at Target as well. I also recently re-did all of my spice jars with jars from Specialty Bottle, which are significantly cheaper and come in a variety of sizes and colors. Good luck!
David costello
January 14, 2017 @ 12:02 am
Can I mix white sugar with coconut oil and glycerin all toghter or is that a bad idea I’m looking all over the internet but it doesn’t say anything about the 3 mixed together so please reply 😘😊
Kristi @ 30 Pounds of Apples
January 29, 2017 @ 11:34 am
I’ve never tried all three together, but I’m not sure why it wouldn’t work?