I have to admit that I was always a bit wary of trying a sugar scrub for some reason. I think I just didn’t quite get what the big deal was until I tried one for the first time, and I was like, “Whoa Mama!! This is great!” The grains of the sugar exfoliate as you scrub it into your skin (hence the name) and that combined with the oil in the scrub will leave your skin feeling extra soft and smooth when you towel off. Not only that, but sugar, while not great for your insides, can actually be great for your skin and choosing a delicious scent for your scrub is just plain good for your soul. Since we are deep into pumpkin spice territory at this time of the year, I thought it would be the perfect “flavor” for a sugar scrub, and making a big batch means you’ve got an easy DIY gift idea for the holidays as well!
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, makes one cup
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (you can make your own if you can’t find it blended already)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil
small decorative jars for gift giving
*When using food items for beauty products, I like to get all organic ingredients if I can find them…
Mix your white and brown sugar in a bowl with your pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon until blended.
Warm your coconut oil in a small saucepan until just melted and stir in your vanilla extract. Pour your liquid in with your sugar mixture and mix until well blended. It will smell SO GOOD!!
Spoon your scrub into jars and add ribbons and labels if you are giving the scrub out as gifts.
The amazing smell that comes out of the bowl as you mix it all together is to die for—delicious!! Since it’s all edible, I won’t tell if you even sneak a taste of the scrub as you jar it (I totally did!). I keep dreaming about how good it would taste sprinkled on buttered toast… Anyway, this scrub will definitely be a highlight of your day when you use it in the shower, and I think you’ll see some very happy faces if you give these out as gifts this holiday season (and you’ll love how easy it was to make!). xo. Laura
Credits // Author and Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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I bet this smells amazing, I have to try this!
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This must smell amazing! I love DIYs like this, definitely could be a cute gift idea for Christmas
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what a great idea and I have everything in my cupboard already. THAT is a win/win.
Kinda wanna eat it.
I bet those scrubs are amazing! They must smell so good!
Amazing idea and packaging
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You’re telling me I can take a pumpkin spice shower and then smell like pumpkin spice all day?! YESSS. Saving this. I already have all these things in my kitchen, so double win.
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I am totally going to make this when I get home tonight! It sounds amazing!
Thank you for sharing! Also, where did you get those cute jar/spoon sets?!
Oops! Just saw the link about the jars 🙂 you can ignore my comment. Thanks!
What is the shelf life for this scrub? Thanks!
What a wonderful idea! I can’t wait to try this & I already have all the ingredients on hand!
Can’t wait to make this for Xmas gifts! I’m wondering how long it would keep though? Just wondering if I should make it closer to Christmas or could make it right away!
Such a cute DIY gift! Definitely going to try it myself 🙂
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Such a cute DIY gift, will definitely try!
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This is amazing! Thank you for the tutorial. I actually want to try as a gift to my sister. So, I hope she will like it. 🙂
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Great idea! Do you know how long it typically stays good to use?
I saw this post, then took a shower a few hours later last night, and all I could think while I was in there was “I want to be using that scrub right NOW.” Suffice it to say I will be making it today 🙂
Like Erica, wondering if you or others might suggest shelf life time? My sugars keep in cupboard just fine and ingredients combined would seem to minimize bacterial growth. Most likely it would be used up too quickly to worry?
Thanks for sharing.
Just finished making my scrubs. I made a big batch; they’re going to be my Thanksgiving party favors. I added a bit of ground coffee to make it smell even more PSL-y. Smells so great!
Till now I used coffee scrub but this must be great, I´ll definitely try it! And it´s also good as a christmas gift.
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This is such a great idea and would make cute Christmas gift ideas!
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They are linked in the post supplies 🙂
Laura
I would think it should last a few months if you are careful not to allow water into the container (water will cause it to go bad much faster)
Laura 🙂
I would think it should last a few months if you are careful not to allow water into the container (water will cause it to go bad much faster)
Laura 🙂
I would think it should last a few months if you are careful not to allow water into the container (water will cause it to go bad much faster)
Laura 🙂
I would think it should last a few months if you are careful not to allow water into the container (water will cause it to go bad much faster). I always end up using all my scrubs within that amount of time so i haven’t seen any go bad yet…
Laura 🙂
I’m literally about to do this!