DIY Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
Homemade Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub is an easy DIY to pamper yourself or give as a lovely gift. It’s an all-natural beauty product that smells wonderful and can be used on your face or body.
Banish dry, rough skin with my Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub. I find Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes are an inexpensive way to pamper yourself and feel like you spent a day at the spa.
I L-O-V-E them! Plus, they’re an easy DIY that anyone can do.
Seriously, this Lemonade Sugar Scrub smells so darn good and softens and moisturizes your skin beautifully without any harsh chemical ingredients.
It’s my favorite. Well, it’s a toss-up between Pink Lemonade and Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub!
However, I have tons of Easy Sugar Scrub Recipes for you to try!
Supplies for Making a Sugar Scrub
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- Cute Jar
- Ingredients Listed Below
- Gift Tags (free printable)
- Mixing Bowl and Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup oil (almond, olive oil, or coconut work best)
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional, but it helps act as a natural preservative for your scrub and provides a little extra softening)
- 15 drops lemon essential oil
- 1-2 drops red food coloring (optional if you want the pink color)
The lemon essential oil gives this scrub such a wonderful and clean lemon scent. Everyone wants this recipe as a gift!
Tip: to get the most therapeutic benefit from your coconut oil, I recommend using non-fractionated coconut oil (the solid, non-liquid variety.)
How to Make A Sugar Scrub
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. You can add more or less oil to your liking. You may need to soften the coconut oil so it’s easy to mix.
- Store in an airtight container. Since this recipe doesn’t contain any preservatives, it’s best to use it within a month or two.
See the recipe card for a video tutorial.
How to Use Your DIY Sugar Scrub
- Scoop a small amount of the Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub into your hands with a spoon. (I recommend using a spoon to keep your scrub clean to increase its shelf life.)
- Scrub all over your hands or feet in a circular motion or wherever you’d like a little extra softness.
- Allow your scrub to sit on your skin for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy this time to rest and relax.
- Rinse well, and then pat dry with a soft towel.
How to Store
The best way to store your Lemonade sugar Scrub is in an airtight container. We prefer glass containers so nothing harmful leaches into your scrub. If you store it in a clean, dry place, It will last about 3 months.
Also, make sure your hands are clean if dipping into your scrub directly. Or better yet, use a clean spoon.
Give Your Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub as a Gift
A sugar scrub makes the perfect DIY gift! This homemade scrub works well for a baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifting. Don’t forget to grab your Free Printable Tags Here! Place it in a pretty jar or container, and you’ll have a handmade gift ready to go.
If you’re into homemade beauty products, you’d love this easy DIY Bath Bomb recipe!
Click here for your Pink Lemonade Printable Labels.
Sugar Scrub FAQs
Since this scrub is used on your body, I recommend using organic sugar. It can be granulated white sugar or brown sugar.
If kept free of contaminates and stored in a clean, dry place, your scrub will last up to three months.
I like to use coconut oil, but olive oil or almond oil are also good choices for making sugar scrubs.
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This post was originally published on April 26, 2017. It was updated with enhanced instructions on July 6th, 2024.
Hi, could I use lemon extract instead of essential oil?
Hi there! No, the essential oil is important, as it’s not just for the smell. You’ll definitely want to use oil here!
How long is the shelf life of this project?
If stored in a cool dry place, it should last up to 3 months.
How large of a container did you use for 1 batch of the recipe?
Great question. The recipe will make about 8-ounces of scrub, so about one cup.
I made the pink lemonade but all of them I’ve tried the oils are rising to the top and not mixing well.. it’s mixed well in the bowl but after sitting in the jar it’s very runny? How can I fix this?
You can add more sugar if the consistency isn’t to your liking. It sometimes needs a good stir before using to get the ingredients combined after sitting.
Help!! My scrub turned hard!!
Sometimes this happens when the scrub sits for too long. Try setting it in bowl of warm water to melt the oil.
Hi and thanks for sharing this! I’m going to give it a try. Was wondering which essential oil you used.
Thanks!
Here is a nice essential oil that would work well in the recipe. Lemon Essential Oil
Will the food coloring not stain your skin?
The little amount used will not stain the skin. Plus, rinsing after using your scrub will also prevent any color from remaining. If possible, use natural food coloring.
These recipes are so simple and awesome, and I look forward to trying them all, but could a preservative be added to the recipes and if so, how much would you recommend?
We like our sugar scrubs to be all-natural, so we add vitamin E, which acts as a natural preservative.
What type of sugar would you advise me to use? (And could this be used in other sugar scrubs? Unless stated otherwise)
We used organic white sugar in this recipe. It can be used on your body or face if you do a test spot first.
Hi do you use the solid or liquid coconut oil?
We prefer using solid coconut oil and melting it a bit to mix the recipe because it has more therapeutic benefits than liquid. However, if you only have liquid coconut oil, you can use it.
how much oz of sugar scrub does this recipe yield?
The recipe yields about one cup.
Where can I keep it and how long?
Good questions. You can keep it at room temperature for up to 3 months if you keep it clean and dry (bacteria-free).
How to use it? I mean shoul i stop using soap for bath?
This sugar scrub in an exfoliant to remove dead skin and to soften. You would also need to use soap to clean.
How much does it make I don’t see that on here
Good question. It makes about 1 cup of sugar scrub.
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
If kept clean, the scrub will last a couple of months.
This looks so good! I love to make this kind of thing as a gift for friends!
Us, too, Suzanne. A homemade gift is such a treat for your friends!
Such a great Mothers’ Day gift idea and it’s so easy to make. Just an FYI – I used olive oil, because it’s what I had at home, and it took about triple the amount of Lemon essential oil to get it to smell even a teeny bit lemony. Next time, I think I’ll try the coconut oil!
We can see how using olive oil might make it smell less like lemon. Good idea adding a bit more lemon essential oil. Glad you love the recipe!
Was the coconut oil fractionated?
We like to use unfractionated coconut oil because it retains its therapeutic benefits. We just soften it before mixing all the ingredients.
I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the container you used in the photos. I am making these for Christmas and yours looks so pretty.
Thanks, Abby! You can use something like this: https://amzn.to/36j1gFV. Or sometimes I find them at Michaels.
Hey, looking at trying this recipe. Do I need to use the Vitamin E oil? Would there be any cons to not using it? Or any pros to using it?
Thank you!
HI Zoe, you don’t have to use the vitamin E. It just acts as a natural preservative so your scrub doesn’t go bad as fast.
Can I put real honey to prevent bacteria for growing?
Hi Lydia, while we haven’t tried using Honey as an antibacterial, it will likely work! Let us know how it goes!
Thanks for the awesome post! Random question but can you please tell me what the font “Pink Lemonade” is? Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by, Alex. The font is “Sugar Plum”.
Hi, just wanted to let you know I saw someone on etsy selling this using your exact photo. https://www.etsy.com/listing/708494545/pink-lemonade-sugar-scrub?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1
On a happier note, my friend and I made a few batches yesterday for ourselves and loved it!!!
Thanks for the heads up, Lisa! Etsy removed the listing. I’m so glad you love the recipe tho!
I’m having trouble seeing the recipe for the pink lemonade scrub. Any other way I can see it? Thanks
Thanks for letting me know, Michele. It’s back! You can print it out if you need to.
What kind of sugar
In this recipe, organic white sugar was used. Thanks for stopping by, Monica.
How much does this recipe make?
I’m making sugar scrubs for a bridal shower favor and I need to do 20 4oz jars so trying to figure out how many batches I need. Thanks!
Oh, how fun, Elizabeth! Each recipe makes just about a cup, so each recipe would produce 2 4oz jars.
How much sugar scrub does this recipe make?
About 1 cup, Cherise.
How long do s it last?
Because it has no preservatives, This homemade scrub lasts about a month or two as long as you use clean hands or a spoon to get it out of the container.
Should I refrigerate after each use?
Hi Alma, you don’t need to refrigerate this recipe. However, because it doesn’t have any preservatives, use within a month or two and use with clean hands or spoon so not to contaminate.
Could you use avocado oil and lemon extract?
Hi Leisla, although I’ve never tried using Avocado oil, I think it would work fine. Lemon extract is food safe, so would be okay, it just doesn’t have the therapeutic benefits as essential oils.
Where did you buy your lemon essential oil?
I usually use Young Living Oils, but I have also purchased this 100% pure version https://amzn.to/2VJ3t7k.
This looks so fresh! What a great Valentine’s Day gift idea!
Yes! Sugar Scrubs make the best gifts! So easy to make, too!
Love all your Info! Great reading how to take care of our skin!
I tried this out and it’s amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing !!
Awesome!! so glad you liked it! Enjoy the benefits.
Do you have downloadable gift tags for a Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub?
Hi Gina, I don’t have a Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub, just a Lemon one with tags, which you can find here: https://www.suburbansimplicity.com/diy-lemon-sugar-scrub-free-printable-tags/
HI . If I want to add a preservative So what is it ? How much? Per kilogram. I am waiting for a response. Thank
I only add vitamin E oil because it’s all natural. This preserves the scrub for a month or two as long as a clean spoon is the only thing that come in contact with the scrub and no other bacteria gets in. I’ve also heard Rosemary Extract works, but you would have the smell as part of your finished product.
Is it ok to use this as a lip scrub? Thanks!!
Yes, Danae, you could use this as a lip or body scrub as well.
It would be cute to have the directions on how to use the scrub on the back of the tag!!
I’m going to make 50 jars of this next week!! Thanks for great recipe and the printable tag!!
I like your suggestion, Cherie. I’ll incorporate that next time 🙂
I love the way you made this little pinky treat a specially when it comes with lovely smell ! Thank you so much for shering !!!
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out, Lisa! I just love pink!
How many jars does one batch make?
Depending on the size of your jar – 1 or 2. This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups, so it fits in a pint jar no problem.
Hi, I am unable to open the link for the tags??? I also tried it from the link you put in the messages
..? It just shows a little padlock when I attempt to open it. Thanks.
I’ve sent you an email, Denise, with a PDF document you can print. I hope it works for ya! Enjoy, Erin
Can’t wait to try these sugar scrubs for my daughter’s baby shower. One question – does the food coloring stain hands? Our colors are pink and white. Thanks so much!
It doesn’t stain hands when using as it’s diluted with the other ingredients. It might stain hands if it gets on them in it’s pure form.
I am trying to print multiple labels on a sheet of sticker paper to use but need more than 4 per page. Is there another link I can use or a link to an Etsy page to purchase the download to print as much as I can on one 8.5×11 sticker page?
I also need this by tomorrow am for 2 Valentines day projects at school and am now freaking out as I don’t have a backup plan. Nothing like waiting until the last minute!!! Please help a double Room Momma in need!!!
Hi Kristy!! Oh, no, I feel your pain. I’ve been there tons of times with school projects and room mom emergency situations. Just for you I created a printable with more tags. Hope this helps! You can find it here >> https://www.suburbansimplicity.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Copy-of-Pink-Lemonade-Sugar-Scrub-Tags.pdf
Good luck!
Hi Erin
I’m planning on making this as a gift for a few people and I love the idea of using the food dye to make it pink, but my worry would be whether it could stain your skin when you’re using it as a scrub. Have you (or anyone else reading) tried using the colour and found that it definitely washes off with the rest of the scrub?
I love the pink colour but I also don’t want to be responsible for leaving any of my family looking sunburned after using it!
Looking forward to trying – I bet it smells divine 🙂
Ellie
Hi Erin
I’m planning on making this as a gift for a few people and I love the idea of using the food dye to make it pink, but my worry would be whether it could stain your skin when you’re using it as a scrub. Have you (or anyone else reading) tried using the colour and found that it definitely washes off with the rest of the scrub?
I love the pink colour but I also don’t want to be responsible for leaving any of my family looking sunburned after using it!
Looking forward to trying – I bet it smells divine
Ellie
Hi Ellie,
I’ve never had a problem with the food coloring, but I would definitely encourage those trying it for the first time to do a little test spot. However, The food coloring is used in such a small amount, I don’t think it would discolor the skin. It does smell divine!
How do u make the tags it wouldn’t open when l clicked
Hi Debbie, you should be able to click the link and then print. Here is the link again https://www.suburbansimplicity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pink-Lemonade-Sugar-Scrub-Tags.pdf. Let me know if you still have an issue.
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Hello, Erin,
I love your recipe for the Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub. I can not get the cute little tag you made and would love to be able to use it on my cute little jars. I am making to give to my 4 sister-in-laws and a close friend.
Hopefully you got the email I sent with them attached? Hope they turned out great!
Is there any way you can send me the tags? I’m hosting a party and would love to have..thank you!!
Hi Lisa,
Are you able to download and print the tags? There is a link within the post to do so.
what size jar did you use? I want to use the pink tags that go wit this? I ordered small containers but they are too small.
Thanks
The recipes makes about 1 1/2 cups. The jars I found at Michael’s were the perfect size. However, if you used 1/2 pint jars, you’d have a little extra. You could double the recipe and get three half pints.
Is it ok to use in the shower? I’m just curious with the oil if it’s ok for it to go down the drain. Thanks!
Good question, Krissy. I’ve been using scrubs for years, and never had a problem. If you’re worried about using it in the shower or bath, after you use the scrub with oil, run HOT water down your drain for 30 seconds to help flush it down. You could also use fractionated coconut oil as well.
Great
It’s so great! Love this stuff!
Dear Erin,
Many thanks for this wonderful DIY idea. I will try it soon. But I have a quick question.
I am planning to use coconut oil but, shall I buy liquid oil? Or is it better to buy solid one and have it melted and mixed together with sugar? Which one do you think would work better?
By the way, liquid ones are relatively small in size and more expensive. I am a bit confused.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Best,
Zeynep
Hi Zeynep,
Thanks for stopping by! I personally like to use the liquid coconut oil because it easier. I find it at Walmart, so it’s not too expensive for the large bottle I buy. I also use almond oil when I have that on hand.
If you do use the solid coconut oil, you’ll definitely have to melt it a bit to get it to combine. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions.
Thanks a lot! I will try with the liquid one 😉
Best wishes,
Zeynep
Let me know how it goes!
I bet this smells wonderful! Pinning to try!
Totally, Roseann! I love the smell….so does my daughter. She tried to steal it every chance she gets 🙂