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
- ½ cup oil (almond, olive oil, or coconut work best)
- ½ 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.
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.
TO USE: simply apply it to your skin in a circular motion, focusing on areas that need extra exfoliation, like elbows and feet. Rinse off with warm water and enjoy your silky smooth skin!
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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 🙂