Originally published on February 9, 2022 | Last updated on March 29, 2025
Treat your skin with this simple DIY sugar scrub for body. It’s quick to make and requires only 3 natural ingredients. This homemade scrub is incredibly moisturising and exfoliating to the skin. After using it, you’ll be left with nourished, silky smooth skin!
The Benefits of Sugar Scrubs
– Sugar scrubs are excellent for exfoliating the skin. They effectively remove the outer layer of dead skin cells and bring healthier skin to the surface.
– Some people think they shouldn’t use body scrubs if they have dry skin. This is incorrect! Body scrubs remove dead skin cells and then deeply moisturise and nourish with oil — a perfect formula. This DIY sugar scrub can be made with olive oil or melted coconut oil, both highly hydrating oils.
– Buying sugar scrubs from beauty shops or spas can be pricy. Making them yourself will save you a lot of money, and they work just as well.
– Sugar scrubs make a great addition to your pampering and self-care routine. You can easily experiment with different essential oils and variations of this simple recipe. Need to relax before bedtime? Choose lavender essential oil. Want a more refreshing scent? Try lemon essential oil.
– Sugar scrubs make a wonderful homemade gift idea. Just place the mixture in a masor jar and attach a cute label and you’re good to go!
Ingredient List
Granulated Sugar – You can use white or brown granulated sugar.
Olive Oil – You can use olive oil or melted coconut oil. Both work great!
Essential Oils – Feel free to use your favourite essential oil scent! I used lavender as I love its relaxation properties.
With just three ingredients, you can make your own Homemade Sugar Scrub. Here’s how:
DIY Sugar Scrub For Body
- 1 cup granulated sugar (white or brown)
- ½ cup olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 10-15 drops of your favourite essential oil (I used lavender)
- Combine all three ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined.
- Store in an airtight container.
To store: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This scrub will last up to two months.
Are you a fan of DIY beauty and skincare? Let me know if you’ll be making this sugar scrub!
Love, Telina
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Great post and such a cool idea! Totally agree with what you said about buying sugar scrubs from beauty shops. They can definitely be pricy. Also love that the body scrub has three ingredients – perfect for someone like me who is always on the go. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you! Yep, it’s such a simple and quick DIY to make.
Thanks for reading 🙂 x
This is great! I love that you’ve found a natural zero waste body scrub that you can make yourself! I’m definitely going to give this a go as I’m moving to a more zero waste lifestyle. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’m glad to hear that you’re going to try this scrub – I hope you like it!
Ooh I love this! I’ve never tried making my own sugar scrub before but this looks super easy and like a much cheaper, sustainable alternative. Thank you so much for sharing, I’m definitely going to try this x
I’m glad to hear that! I hope you enjoy the scrub when you make it 🙂
Gosh this is SO easy to make! I need to start exfoliating properly so I’d be very tempted to give this a go! Thanks for sharing x
It really is! I hope you like it if you decide to give it a go 🙂
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