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.
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 🙂