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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Diana says
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?
Erin Henry says
We like our sugar scrubs to be all-natural, so we add vitamin E, which acts as a natural preservative.
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!