The best thing about making sugar scrub at home is that you can use it for yourself, but it also makes a great homemade gift. Also, using a body scrub allows you to gently remove dead skin cells and dry skin. Getting pampered at home is time well spent!
Orange Sugar Scrub DIY Recipe
One of the easiest recipes to make is sugar scrub! Ready to make your own sugar scrub using only natural ingredients? and the best thing? it’s packageless, which makes it waste-free!
✦ This Recipe fills three 4-ounce mason jars ✦
Orange Sugar Scrub Recipe – The Ingredients:
Making body scrubs at home is surprisingly easy, and there’s a good chance you have all the ingredients in your pantry.
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 20 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- 1 tsp zest from an orange
- (optional) 1 drop red and 2 drops yellow food coloring
Step 1: Add sugar and coconut oil to a bowl
Starting with the two main ingredients – the sugar and the coconut oil: add them into a bowl and and stir well.
Step 2: Add essential oil, food coloring, and orange zest
Step 3: Final Stir
Now it’s time to stir again and mix everything together.
Step 4: Pour into Mason Jars
After mixing the ingredients together, pour the orange sugar scrub into 4-ounce mason jars. Take a step back and admire your work ✨
How to Store Homemade Body Scrub
If you store your homemade body scrub in an airtight container, keeping it safe from moisture and other environmental factors, it can remain fresh for up to six months. To stay organized, consider adding a label with the date you created the scrub.
Store the jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to extend its shelf life. If your bathroom tends to be humid, consider keeping it in a cabinet to ensure it remains in optimal condition.
