Citrus Vanilla Sugar Scrub Recipe
Make your own sugar scrub at home with just two ingredients—then add in the fun extras!
Yield: 1 application
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Jar or container with a lid
Materials
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup sweet almond oil (or grapeseed or coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Add sugar to a small bowl and pour in the oil until you have a crumbly texture that’s not too runny to scoop with your hand.
- Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Store in a jar or container with a lid.
Notes
To use, apply with your hands, working in circular motions. Rinse with warm water.
Use within 2–3 days.
6 more recipe ideas:
- Coconut Ginger: Use coconut oil for the base and add grated ginger.
- Orange Ginger: Add orange zest and grated ginger for an energy boost.
- Cucumber & Melon: Puree cucumber and melon together and add to mixture.
- Brown Sugar & Warm Honey: Replace the oil with ¼ cup of warm honey. Add 1–2 tablespoons of oil to get the right consistency.
- Lavender & Chamomile: Add a few drops of lavender and chamomile essential oils for a soothing scrub before bedtime.
- Peppermint & Eucalyptus: Add a few drops of both essential oils for a great stress reliever.