Gingerbread Brown Sugar Scrub is an easy DIY that smells amazing and does wonders for your skin! It also makes a perfect homemade gift idea.
Gingerbread Brown Sugar Scrub
There’s something so pampering about Sugar Scrub Recipes. It feels like you’re at the spa from the comfort of your own home! This Gingerbread Brown Sugar Scrub is a seasonal blend that reminds me of our holiday baking traditions! Yum!
It’s easy to make your own luxurious scrub in just over 5 minutes minutes with a few simple natural ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.
I never buy store bought sugar scrubs, I make my own. This Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub one is my favs, but Gingerbread is a close second! 🙂
How to Make a Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
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Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil (almond, olive or coconut work best)
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp all spice
½ tsp ginger
½ tsp nutmeg
The spices smell wonderful!!
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. You can add more or less oil to your liking.
- Store in an air tight container. Since this recipe doesn’t contain any preservatives, it’s best if it’s used within a month or two.
Sugar Scrubs are the best way to exfoliate dry and dull skin and this one smells especially nice!
How to Use Sugar Scrubs
- Scoop a small amount of the Gingerbread Brown Sugar Scrub in your hands with a spoon.
- Scrub all over your hands or feet – or wherever you’d like a little extra softness.
- Allow to sit on your on your skin for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy this time to rest and relax.
- Rinse well and then pat dry with a soft towel.
If you’re short on time, massage the scrub all over your body and rinse during your normal shower routine.
SAFETY NOTE: Be careful while using your sugar scrubs on your feet while in the shower. The oils contained in scrubs can make your feet slippery.
How to Wrap a Sugar Scrub as a Gift
The best way to make your sugar scrub a gift or party favor is by tying a pretty ribbon or twine around the jar and attaching a tag. This Gingerbread Sugar Scrub is especially nice to give around the holidays!
How Often Should You Use a Sugar Scrub?
If your skin is healthy and firm, you can use a sugar scrub a couple times a week. However, if you have sensitive or thin skin, limit a good buffing to once a week. If you have any concerns, you can test an area of your skin before you use it on the rest of your body.
NOTE: Due to the fact they don’t have any preservatives, sugar scrubs usually keep a month or two in an airtight container.
Wow, this Gingerbread Brown Body Scrub is such a great idea! Easy, economical, and makes the best pampering present. I usually find cute jars and wrap them up with a pretty bow. Target and Michael’s often stock the perfect size jars in their dollar bins.
Enjoy!
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I read this post and I kept thinking about the white frosting-covered gingerbread Biscotti I ate at work last weekend. For real I did and gawd it was the best ever! So, the visual of exfoliating my skin with that…hmmm. 🙂 Have a great day, Erin! OH btw…I saw your IG story with your Christmas tree hauling the other day…it is a big one! 🙂
I love a good scrub! I bet this smells so yummy!
Yes!! It smells wonderful and really does do wonders for your dry, cracked winter skin. Enjoy!
How much will this recipe make? I’d like to make it for 3 people.
I would probably triple the recipe, Shanna. The recipe makes about a cup and a half. You could also do smaller portions depending on the size of your glass jars and double the recipe.
dried or fresh ginger? thx!
Good question, Kylie! I used dried ginger, but I think fresh would work too if that’s what you have on hand.
What size jars? I would like to use 12 oz. jars, how should I adjust recipe? Also, is the oil melted or solid (room temperature)? Thank you!!!
Hi Keira, The recipe makes about a cup and a half of scrub, so a 12 oz jar should be close to perfect. I use solid coconut oil that is softened in the microwave so that it mixes easily.
I was wondering if we have to use the ground ginger?
Hi Julia. If you don’t care for or don’t have the ginger, then leave it out. The spices just give it a smell, the scrub will work just as well without.