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!
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DIY Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
Homemade Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe
Banish dry, rough skin with this Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub. Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes are an inexpensive way to pamper yourself and feel like you spent a day at the spa. We just 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!
Supplies for Making a Sugar Scrub
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- Cute Jar
- Ingredients Listed Below
- Gift Tags (free printable)
- Mixing Bowl and Spoon
Ingredients for DIY Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup oil (almond, olive oil or coconut work best)
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional – it helps preserve 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, we recommend using non-fractionated coconut oil.
How to Make A Sugar Scrub
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. You can add more or less oil to your liking.
- Store in an airtight container. Since this recipe doesn’t contain any preservatives, it’s best if it’s used 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 in your hands with a spoon.
- Scrub all over your hands or feet – 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 a Sugar Scrub
The best way to store your scrub is in an airtight container. We prefer glass containers so nothing harmful leaches into your scrub. It will last about 3 months if you store it this way.
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
This sugar scrub makes the perfect DIY gift! Place it in a pretty jar or container and you’ll have your handmade gift ready to go. This sugar scrub works well for a baby shower, birthday or holiday gifts too. Don’t forget to grab your Free Printable Tags Here!
If you’re into homemade beauty products, you’d love this easy DIY Bath Bomb recipe!
If you want the darling tag to go with your Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub, click here.
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Yield: 1 Jar
Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
Homemade Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub is an easy DIY to pamper yourself or give as a lovely gift. It’s all natural and smells wonderful!
Active Time
1 minute
Prep Time
4 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$.15
Materials
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup oil (almond, olive or coconut work best)
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional - it helps preserve 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)
Tools
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Jar
Instructions
- Gather your supplies. Soften coconut oil if necessary.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. You can add more or less oil to your liking.
Notes
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.
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Table of Contents
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Erin Henry says
If kept clean, the scrub will last a couple of months.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! I love to make this kind of thing as a gift for friends!
Erin Henry says
Us, too, Suzanne. A homemade gift is such a treat for your friends!
Jen says
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!
Erin Henry says
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!
tabytha says
Was the coconut oil fractionated?
Erin Henry says
We like to use unfractionated coconut oil because it retains its therapeutic benefits. We just soften it before mixing all the ingredients.
Abby K says
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.
Erin Henry says
Thanks, Abby! You can use something like this: https://amzn.to/36j1gFV. Or sometimes I find them at Michaels.
Zoe says
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!
Erin Henry says
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.
Lydia says
Can I put real honey to prevent bacteria for growing?
Erin Henry says
Hi Lydia, while we haven’t tried using Honey as an antibacterial, it will likely work! Let us know how it goes!
Alex says
Thanks for the awesome post! Random question but can you please tell me what the font “Pink Lemonade” is? Thank you!
Erin Henry says
Thanks for stopping by, Alex. The font is “Sugar Plum”.
Lisa says
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!!!
Erin Henry says
Thanks for the heads up, Lisa! Etsy removed the listing. I’m so glad you love the recipe tho!
Michele says
I’m having trouble seeing the recipe for the pink lemonade scrub. Any other way I can see it? Thanks
Erin Henry says
Thanks for letting me know, Michele. It’s back! You can print it out if you need to.
Monica says
What kind of sugar
Erin says
In this recipe, organic white sugar was used. Thanks for stopping by, Monica.
Elizabeth says
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!
Erin says
Oh, how fun, Elizabeth! Each recipe makes just about a cup, so each recipe would produce 2 4oz jars.
Cherise Krug says
How much sugar scrub does this recipe make?
Erin Henry says
About 1 cup, Cherise.
Samantha says
How long do s it last?
Erin says
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.
Alma says
Should I refrigerate after each use?
Erin says
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.
Leisla says
Could you use avocado oil and lemon extract?
Erin says
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.
Theresa says
Where did you buy your lemon essential oil?
Erin says
I usually use Young Living Oils, but I have also purchased this 100% pure version https://amzn.to/2VJ3t7k.
Kristi Dominguez says
This looks so fresh! What a great Valentine’s Day gift idea!
Erin says
Yes! Sugar Scrubs make the best gifts! So easy to make, too!
Lorrie says
Love all your Info! Great reading how to take care of our skin!