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Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

September 14, 2015 Katie 15 Comments

This Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub is a great choice for fall or winter. It is the perfect time for delicious holiday scents like pumpkin, apple, and of course our favorite gingerbread! Oh, the spicy, wonderful scent of Gingerbread warms up your mood in even the chilliest of temps. Whether you love the flavor of the cookie version or not you will probably flip for the delicious scent of this Gingerbread Body Scrub.

This is a perfect way to soothe, moisturize, and soften dry skin due to colder temps and wind, a wonderful spiced aromatic experience, and has ingredients that improve your skin’s appearance long term. First it works to slough away dead skin, then the oils that are left behind absorb and heal your skin like a fancy spa treatment without the cost or the need to even leave your home!

Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

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Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground clove
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. vitamin E oil

Directions:

Stir all ingredients in a large bowl until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.

Transfer to a jar with a tight fitting lid.

The vitamin E works as a natural preservative so your sugar scrub should last for at least 6-8 weeks if refrigerated between uses, if you decide to give it as a gift be sure to let them know it does have a shelf life.

To Use: Rub a generous scoop gently onto wet skin in a circular motion. Rinse away with water and pat skin dry with a towel.

Use caution- your shower floor may be slippery from the oils, rinse an extra few minutes to help melt and run coconut oil down the drain.

This gingerbread homemade body scrub is a perfect choice for gift giving. Grab some simple plastic jars, ribbon and make your own label to create a gorgeous easy gift everyone will love. Remember you are using ingredients that could potentially spoil, so make in small batches and use within 1-2 weeks if kept out in the open, or within 6-8 weeks if refrigerated between uses.

I also recommend being careful and using plastic versus glass jars for storage. A plastic jar won’t break if dropped or knocked over in the bathroom. Just to be on the safe side, make sure you use plastic. We found tons of different colors, sizes an styles at the Dollar Tree in our area. You may even find them online.

If you are looking for other great DIY beauty products like this gingerbread homemade body scrub, we have tons of great products here for you to check out!

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Sore Muscle Body Scrub

February 11, 2015 Katie 6 Comments

Sometimes a long soak in a hot tub is just what your aching, sore, tired muscles need. But other days you just may not have the time or the getting out will be harder than the benefit of getting in- but you still need some relief. I was having one of these times the other day, wanting to enjoy the benefits of my favorite essential oils for relieving a sore body but no time for a long bath. So I quickly whipped up a batch of my favorite Sore Muscle Body Scrub homemade body treatments- a sugar scrub, and added some relief giving oils to create one of my new favorite treatments- Sore Muscle Rub. While the sugar and coconut oil leaves your skin soft and richly moisturized the essential oils absorb into your skin easing the aches and pains of day to day life, flu symptoms ( they also have the benefit of opening up your sinuses for this),

SORE MUSCLE BODY SCRUB

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unscented, Mild Castile Soap

1/4 cup Coconut Oil

8-10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

8-10 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

8-10 drops Wintergreen Essential Oil

If you have all these oils on hand, great, if not just use the ones you have. I also usually incorporate some doTerra Deep Blue Rub into it (which includes peppermint and wintergreen) for a stronger mixture as well.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl stirring well to incorporate everything evenly.

Store in a jar with an airtight lid next to or in your shower.

To use: Rub over sore areas-avoid face and other “sensitive” areas, allow to stay on for 2-3 minutes for oils to absorb then rinse away, pat dry.

This sore muscle body scrub is a great way give yourself both a break from the pain, but also a fun spa treatment. Homemade body scrubs are great for making your skin feel luxurious at a fraction of the cost of a regular spa treatment you attend or even products you purchase ready made. Being able to customize them with special ingredients like these essential oils is an added bonus!

If you like this great homemade body scrub, then make sure to check out our other popular homemade body products!

DIY Vapor Rub

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Snickerdoodle Sugar Scrub

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

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Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

September 14, 2014 Katie 15 Comments

Delicious and luxurious body scrubs shouldn’t require taking out a small loan or even making a trip to the mall for that matter- just a trip to the pantry. With fall nearly at the door Pumpkin Spice is the perfect scent to use as a base for this decadent Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub. Not only are homemade sugar scrubs inexpensive but they are easy to make and have so many benefits for your skin. The sugar exfoliates dead skin away while Cinnamon gets blood circulating and is an excellent natural treatment for eczema, and acne. Coconut oil contains many skin benefits like antioxidant properties, anti aging, and is a wonderful skin moisturizer. Above all that the aromatherapy of pumpkin spices, vanilla and cinnamon cannot be beat- rejuvenating, awakening, warm, and comforting. The yummy amazing natural fall scent for your skin will last all day, better than any expensive perfume in my book! Don’t keep it for yourself, make several batches to gift to family and friends. Your child’s teacher would surely appreciate a thoughtful gift like this – it never hurts to ~~butter~~ pumpkin them up a little.

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Ingredients:

1 cup Brown sugar

1/2 cup Coconut oil

1 Tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

2 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 vitamin E capsule

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients until fully combined, adjust the texture to your liking by adding more or less coconut oil.

After it sits a while the oil will break down the sugar some and will be a wetter consistency so make it slightly dryer than you think you want.

Scoop body scrub into a container with a lid to store. The addition of the vitamin E capsule, besides adding the benefit to your skin, is that it extends the shelf life of your ingredients- Store up to 10 weeks.

We are in love with this fun and yummy smelling Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub. Not only is it good for our skin and budget, it is good for our soul. As Pumpkin Spice is quickly becoming the most popular scent of the holiday season, it often brings about a great healing benefit in our lives. Stock up on extra supplies and make this great scrub to give as gifts to your friends, family or even to your kids teachers this year for the holiday season. Or you can be like us and simply enjoy it daily in your own shower as a special treat for a hard working mom!

Check out all of our great DIY, Upcycled and Craft items, or these other great body butters and scrubs!

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20 Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes

April 25, 2016 Katie 3 Comments

One of my favorite things to make is a homemade sugar scrub. They leave your skin feeling soft and smelling amazing, and since the ingredients are so inexpensive, it is easy to whip up a batch anytime. In fact, you probably have most of the ingredients already in your pantry! This list is perfect for pampering yourself, or giving as gifts to your friends and family!

$Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes like these are easy to make and a great way to have a spa day at home for a fraction of the cost! Check out these 20 great ideas!$

20 Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes

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I usually make my homemade sugar scrub recipes in small batches since I don’t use them every day. However, they are gentle enough for your skin to use daily if you wish. While some use basic vegetable oil, I much prefer coconut oil in my homemade sugar scrub recipes. It always leaves my skin feeling soft and I love that added coconut scent!

DIY Bubblegum Lip Scrub from Hairspray & Highheels

Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub from Fiber Artsy

Lemon Sugar Scrub from Natural Fit Foodie

Citrus Basil Sugar Scrub from You Brew My Tea

Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub from Simplistically Living

Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars from A Cultivated Nest

Orange Citrus Scrub from Summer Scraps

Brown Sugar Vanilla Body Scrub from Fiber Artsy

DIY Rose Sugar Lip Scrub from Philzendia

Coffee & Cacao Brown Sugar Peppermint Scrub from The Rising Spoon

DIY Pomegranate Body Scrub from The Latina Homemaker

Vanilla Mint Sugar Scrub from Frugal Family Home

Homemade Lavender Body Scrub from Midwest Modern Momma

Homemade Apple Spice Body Scrub from A Cultivated Nest

DIY Honey Lavender Lip Scrub from The Rising Spoon

DIY Berry Sugar Scrub from Mommy’s Bundle

Strawberry Lemonade Lip Scrub from Hairspray& Highheels

Honey Almond Sugar Scrub from You Brew My Tea

Homemade Raspberry Sugar Scrub from Six Dollar Family

Rose Scented Sugar Body Scrub from Frugal Family Home

When making these homemade sugar scrub recipes to give as a gift, consider using a glass container to store them. Since many contain essential oils, you want to consider if they will cause reactions on plastic. When in doubt, a classic mason jar is ideal for gifting in. Half pint mason jars are just the right size to give as a gift!

If this list doesn’t have enough options for you consider buying one of these great books on making homemade sugar scrubs:

Many like to use fresh flowers or herbs in their sugar scrubs. You may even see some of the citrus homemade sugar scrub recipes including juice or zest. When you make a recipe using fresh ingredients like that, you do need to consider they have a shelf life and could spoil. Oils and sugar usually stand up for a considerable amount of time with essential oils, but that fresh zest or herb can easily get moldy if you aren’t careful. I always recommend telling people you gift these items to, that the should use them within one month. Just for safety!

Check out our other great gift ideas!

Peppermint Sugar Scrub With Coffee

November 4, 2015 Katie 10 Comments

This Peppermint Sugar Scrub with Coffee is a favorite of mine during the holiday season! Peppermint is one of the most identifiable of all holiday scents. We put it in our coffee drinks, chocolate bark, cocoa, and spray it in our homes to capture the scent. It is a wonderful option for homemade body products, especially in the shower, as it is invigorating and wakes you up.

Add coffee and you have a homemade sugar scrub that not only perks up your mind but softens, moisturizes, and smooths your skin. It’s a great for exfoliation, and smells amazing in the process. What more cold you ask for?

Peppermint Sugar Scrub with Coffee

Dry winter skin is no fun, but with the addition of coconut oil in this wonderful homemade sugar scrub recipe you won’t be worried about that any more! Make a generous sized jar and then double or triple the recipe to gift to friends and family who will adore you for such a sweet gift.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup coffee, fresh

2-3 T. coconut oil

12-15 drops peppermint essential oil

I am not picky about brands of essential oils, but do prefer ones that state they are therapeutic grade. They tend to be higher quality with better scent. This means you use less oil in the mix than you would with other brands and types.

Directions:

Combine sugar, coffee, and 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil until well mixed.

Add peppermint to suit your scent strength, add more oil if desired. I tend to like mine a little drier so it is a stronger exfoliant.

Transfer to an airtight container like a mason jar. To gift wrap in ribbon or twine and add a pretty handmade ribbon.

Since this peppermint sugar scrub does include coffee, you’ll want to make sure that you make it right before you gift it, and let your friends or family know they should use it within 1-2 weeks. Once coffee grounds get wet, they can mold pretty fast, so putting this in the refrigerator between uses is also a good idea to keep it fresh longer. For a bit of extra scent, you can grab some flavored or gourmet coffee grounds instead of your basic coffee.

If you like this homemade sugar scrub, then you’ll love all of our other great scents. Holiday, every day use and detoxing scrubs are favorites of ours!

Gingerbread Homemade Body Scrub

Honey Almond Sugar Scrub

Citrus Basil Body Scrub

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Snickerdoodle Sugar Scrub