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 you can use on your face or body that smells wonderful!
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 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 a favorite. Well, it's a toss-up between Pink Lemonade and Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub!
However, we have tons of Easy Sugar Scrub Recipes for you to try!
Table of Contents
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
- ½ cup oil (almond, olive oil, or coconut work best)
- ½ 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. 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 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 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
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. 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! This sugar scrub works well for a baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifts too. 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!
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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!
Materials
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup oil (almond, olive or coconut work best)
- ½ 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 chemical preservatives, it’s best if it’s used within a month or two.
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Emma says
What type of sugar would you advise me to use? (And could this be used in other sugar scrubs? Unless stated otherwise)
Erin Henry says
We used organic white sugar in this recipe. It can be used on your body or face if you do a test spot first.
Brionna says
Hi do you use the solid or liquid coconut oil?
Erin Henry says
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.
aliyah clark says
how much oz of sugar scrub does this recipe yield?
Erin Henry says
The recipe yields about one cup.
Ikram says
Where can I keep it and how long?
Erin Henry says
Good questions. You can keep it at room temperature for up to 3 months if you keep it clean and dry (bacteria-free).
Puji mayanda says
How to use it? I mean shoul i stop using soap for bath?
Erin Henry says
This sugar scrub in an exfoliant to remove dead skin and to soften. You would also need to use soap to clean.
LeeLee says
How much does it make I don’t see that on here
Erin Henry says
Good question. It makes about 1 cup of sugar scrub.
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!
Ruchika Poojary says
I tried this out and it's amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing !!
Erin says
Awesome!! so glad you liked it! Enjoy the benefits.
Gina Frechette says
Do you have downloadable gift tags for a Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub?
Erin says
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/
jamal alnafea says
HI . If I want to add a preservative So what is it ? How much? Per kilogram. I am waiting for a response. Thank
Erin says
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.
Danae says
Is it ok to use this as a lip scrub? Thanks!!
Erin says
Yes, Danae, you could use this as a lip or body scrub as well.
Cherie says
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!!
Erin says
I like your suggestion, Cherie. I'll incorporate that next time 🙂
Lisa Bartolo says
I love the way you made this little pinky treat a specially when it comes with lovely smell ! Thank you so much for shering !!!
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out, Lisa! I just love pink!
Lisa says
How many jars does one batch make?
Erin says
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.
Denise G says
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.
Erin says
I've sent you an email, Denise, with a PDF document you can print. I hope it works for ya! Enjoy, Erin
kathy says
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!
Erin says
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.
Kristy says
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 8.5x11 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!!!
Erin says
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!
Ellie says
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
Ellie says
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
Erin says
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!
Debbie says
How do u make the tags it wouldn't open when l clicked
Erin says
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.
Amy Su says
yassssss
Vicki says
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.
Erin says
Hopefully you got the email I sent with them attached? Hope they turned out great!
Lisa thompson says
Is there any way you can send me the tags? I'm hosting a party and would love to have..thank you!!
Erin says
Hi Lisa,
Are you able to download and print the tags? There is a link within the post to do so.
tami blotter says
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
Erin says
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.
Krissy says
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!
Erin says
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.
Olivebranche says
Great
Erin says
It's so great! Love this stuff!
Zeynep Aynur Dincer says
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
Erin says
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.
Zeynep Aynur Dincer says
Thanks a lot! I will try with the liquid one 😉
Best wishes,
Zeynep
Erin says
Let me know how it goes!
Roseann Hampton says
I bet this smells wonderful! Pinning to try!
Erin says
Totally, Roseann! I love the smell....so does my daughter. She tried to steal it every chance she gets 🙂