A simply perfect homemade beauty DIY made with coconut oil! This all-natural Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub recipe smells good enough to eat, plus it's super easy to make! It can soften and exfoliate your entire body. Free printable labels.

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This Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub is one of our absolute favorites! Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes are an excellent way to pamper yourself and smooth out those rough spots or give as thoughtful gifts without spending a ton of money.

We have to keep telling ourselves not to lick the jar!

Did you know there are many benefits to sugar scrubs beyond just their ability to soften and remove your dry, dead skin so well?

Store-bought varieties of body scrubs are lovely. They really are, but they can be expensive or contain questionable ingredients.

It's easy to make your own sugar scrub at home in less than 10 minutes with a few simple natural ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.

So, let's get started!

This Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub smells so darn good and softens and moisturizes your skin beautifully.

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Ingredients for DIY Brown Sugar Scrub

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1 cup organic brown sugar
½ cup oil (almond oil, olive oil, or coconut oil work best)
½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (acts as a natural preservative)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How to Make

First, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. You can add more or less oil to your liking. If you like a thick scrub, use less oil. If you want a thinner scrub, use more.
Store in an airtight container. Since this recipe doesn't contain any chemical preservatives, it's best if you use it within a month or two.

Tips & tricks

Although you make this recipe with brown sugar, you may substitute organic white sugar.
The brown sugar is measured when it's slightly packed.
One recipe makes roughly 8 ounces of scrub.
If stored in an airtight container and kept clean, it should last about three months.
We recommend using non-fractioned coconut oil (non-liquid) to gain the most therapeutic benefit.
The vitamin E oil adds a bit more softness when using your scrub and provides a natural preservative to the recipe. If you don't have any on hand, you can leave it out, but it may not last as long.
Free Printable Tags are included for your convenience.

Tip: If using coconut oil, it may solidify over time. Just place it in a shallow bowl of warm water to soften it again.

How to use a vanilla brown sugar scrub

First, scoop a small amount of the Vanilla Scrub into your hands with a clean spoon.
Scrub all over your hands or feet - or wherever you'd like a little extra softness.
Take a deep, cleansing breath. Allow the scrub to sit on your skin for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy this time to rest and relax.
Rinse yourself well, and then pat dry with a soft towel.

You may use your scrub up to three times per week.

You can also use this as a brown sugar lip scrub.

How to make your sugar scrub a gift + printable tags

This brown sugar scrub makes the perfect DIY gift!

Place your finished scrub in a pretty jar or container, and you'll have your handmade gift ready to go. We find mason jars extremely cute for this recipe.
Print the free tags and tie them on with a pretty ribbon or twine.

This DIY sugar scrub works well for a baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifts, too. Oh, and don't forget your co-workers!

If you want to give your scrub as a gift, click here for your free Vanilla Brown Sugar Labels.

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Yield: 1 8 ounce jar