How to Make Sugar Scrub Cubes (+ 3 Fall Recipes) (2024)

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How do you make sugar cube scrubs? ›

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of melted soap base, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil. In order to make them pink, add less than 1 drop of red food coloring. Pour the sugar scrub mixture over the layer of sugar in the baking dish. Let it dry and harden for about 5 minutes.

Combine coconut oil with sugar in a bowl and mix until you get the texture of wet sand. Add essential oil, orange zest (if using) and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir until incorporated. At this point add more cinnamon or oil, depending on your preference, if you want a darker or more fragrant scrub.

The ratio for any simple sugar scrub recipe is 1 cup sugar to 1/4 cup oil. I prefer coconut oil, but any kind of oil can be used. To soften the coconut oil, microwave the jar for a few seconds before measuring. I literally put the whole jar of coconut oil in the microwave and heat until it's pourable.

Add brown sugar, coconut oil, and honey to a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and add more coconut oil if it's too crumbly. Once you've reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

DIY sugar scrubs are a great at-home option. They're not only quick and easy, but they're more affordable than many store-bought options. Using sugar combined with other natural ingredients creates a homemade exfoliant that can cleanse, soften, and moisturize your skin when used gently.

Mix sugar with your favorite oil and add a few scented herbs and you have a spa-worthy sugar scrub ready to exfoliate and soothe dry skin.

As long as you save your homemade body scrub in a well sealed container so no moisture or other environmental components can get in, then it can last up to six months. Be sure to add a label to the bottom with the date your scrub was made.

You can safely use a sugar scrub at least 3 – 4 times a week. Can I use Vaseline to make a sugar scrub? Yes, the ratio of petroleum jelly to sugar will be much different than using oil and sugar.

How do you make a pretty sugar scrub? ›

Just take a tablespoon of almond oil and mix a teaspoon of sugar in it. You can also add a few drops of honey to improve the consistency. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water along with scrubbing your face gently.

Regular granulated sugar, brown sugar or organic sugar all work well. Brown sugar is the finest and least abrasive, regular granulated is next and works just fine, and organic sugar is the coarsest. Pick the one you like or mix and match until you find your favorite combination.

Salt • Sugar • Ground coffee • Oatmeal • Other options: almond meal, flax meal (linseeds), rice bran, wheat bran, buckwheat, and ground nut shells, cornmeal. 2. A Carrier Oil: It goes without saying, but don't use a nut oil if you have a nut allergy!

Making your own exfoliating scrub is as easy as can be! Place 1 cup of sugar in a small to medium-sized container and add the oil one tablespoon at a time, mixing in between. You will use anywhere from 3 – 5 tablespoons, depending on the oil and sugar. The consistency should be sandy, not soupy.

Combine 3-4 tbsp of used coffee grounds with 5 tbsp olive oil and 5 tbsp honey. Gently massage into damp skin (ideal for a coffee-infused morning shower) before rinsing with warm water to reveal the glow. Store any remaining scrub in a jar in the fridge and use around once a week.