Here are the top 10 DIY all natural homemade sugar scrub recipes. These recipes are fun, easy, and creative you can make with simple ingredients. Sugar scrubs are a great way to exfoliate, get rid of dead cells as well as rejuvenate your skin.
I was inspired by fellow bloggers on Pinterest. They got my creative juices flowing and inspired me to create my own version of each of the top 10 homemade sugar scrubs. Big thumbs up to all the very talented and creative bloggers mentioned below!
Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid which increases new skin cell production and breaks down the protein that keeps the dead cells hanging onto your skin. The result is glowing, polished, baby smooth skin! You can use most of the sugar scrub recipes on your face or body. It’s always a good idea to do a test on your skin in a small area before applying to your whole face or body. Wait for 24h for any reaction before applying to a larger area on your body or face.
If you have very sensitive skin, I’d suggest switching to oatmeal for gently exfoliating instead of sugar. Salt scrub is great but can be too rough on sensitive skin. I prefer to use salt only in feet scrubs! take care of never scrub irritated skins or wounds.
Homemade sugar scrubs are also very cost effective, easy to make and great to be given as gifts!
The basic ingredients you will need are organic unrefined coconut oil, grapeseed or safflower oil and of course sugar! You can substitute grapeseed oil or safflower oil with a carrier oil like almond oil or sunflower oil. Just keep in mind that oils have different scent and texture.
For example, if you use olive oil in your homemade sugar scrub, you will end up with a greasy scrub. It’s best to use lightweight texture oil like safflower or grapeseed oil. Those oils will absorb to your skin easily, making your skin well hydrated but not greasy.
Also, choose a certified organic carrier oil so you don’t end up with pesticides on your skin….
Without further ado, here are the top 10 DIY sugar scrub recipes!
Inspired from Inspire Beauty Tips
I’m a tea addict and when I saw this green tea sugar scrub recipe, my eyes grew big! I’ve been meaning to incorporate matcha in one of my recipe for a while.
The original recipe includes a strong brewed tea but I’d rather not include any water in this scrub as it would make it go bad more quickly. I’ve used matcha tea in this sugar scrub recipe for its vibrant color but because it is expensive I’ve only used a teaspoon. It can also be irritant to the skin so it’s best not to use too much.
I also had some green tea extract on hand which adds some potent antioxidants to this body scrub. This makes this sugar scrub recipe more potent.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It helps to repair the effect of aging.
When using extract, take care of following the instruction of the manufacturer and to never increase the recommended amount.
Since I’m in love with earl grey, I’ve added a little bit of bergamot essential oil. Bergamot essential oil is phototoxic so (unless you get the kind that is bergapene free) make sure you wash your skin well and avoid sun exposure right after exfoliating just to be on the safe side. Essential oils are always optional but they take your scrub to the next level!
Now let’s make this homemade Matcha Sugar Body Scrub Recipe!
Inspired from Kaley @ Kitchen Mc Cabe
If you’ve never visited the kitchen McCabe blog, you’re missing out! Kaley creates wholesome recipes with beautiful photos, always very inspirational!
I totally fell in love with the color of this grapefruit sugar body scrub, it looks so soothing, fresh and summerlike.
The recipes call for fresh grapefruit juice and beet juice because this can spoil the scrub easily, you will need to keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days.
Grapefruit is a great astringent, meaning it will shrink pores. It also has exfoliating properties that are perfect for oily or acne-prone skin.
It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins! I’ve used 1 whole grapefruit (peeled) and it gives a nice salmon pink color to the scrub.
Also, I changed the proportion of oil vs sugar so it has the right constituency without the use of juice. I’ve also added some dried orange peel to increase the exfoliation.
The color of the sugar scrub recipe is fantastic, especially given that it is rose petals that give this beautiful color! What a great idea to use flower petals in homemade sugar scrubs.
I substituted the baby oil with coconut oil and voila, you have an all-natural beautiful sugar scrub.
Also, I would personally not use fresh rose petals because well, they won’t last long and will turn brown eventually!
I used dried hibiscus flowers and rosehip extract that give this scrub a beautiful rose color. Rosehip extract is full of vitamin C and has potent antioxidant property.
inspired by Diane @ Suburbia Unwrapped
Combining herbs and fruits, what a great idea! Being in the middle of winter, I did not have any blackberry in my fridge BUT I had fresh blueberries. The dried sage leaves I had in my spice rack were giving me a sad face….I had neglected them for
too long!
This sugar scrub recipe has anti-aging properties because of the sage leaves and the blueberries.
Sage has anti-aging benefits, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Blueberries contain the salt of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps to remove dead skin and is anti-bacterial. It would be great to clear acne!
inspired from Jessica @ Living chic on the cheap
Using tea bags to your tea is a fantastic idea and super crunchy! It’s an easy sugar scrub to make, cheap and with no frills. I like to blend my own teas at home so I had some dried lavender buds on hands.
Lavender is well known to be a sedative, great to unwind and relax.
It is also anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. This makes a great gift!
Inspired from Hayley @ Give me some oven
Chai!! My favorite tea of all time. I don’t know what I would do without the comforting chai tea on a cold and gloomy winter night! I’m not a fan of olive oil in scrubs; I personally find it too greasy so I replaced it with almond oil and coconut oil.
Also, I find vanilla extract irritant for the skin, makes my skin itchy so I did not include it. Instead of tea bags, I had some organic rooibos chai loose tea with lots of full seeds like cardamom, fennel seeds, etc…
The benefits of cardamom are plenty! It helps to detoxify the body, high in anti-oxidant, helps alleviate depression. It’s also a great remedy to prevent flu and cold!
I’ve added a few essential oils to take this chai sugar scrub to the next level. It smells exotic and dreamy!
Inspired from Stephanie @ hello glow
Love, love the idea of packaging the sugar scrub in cubes. It’s so much easier to handle in the shower! You will need a melt and pour soap base for this recipe.
If you use shredded solid soap, It may not melt and combine with the oil as it should.
Calendula will give a light orange tint to your sugar scrub. It’s also so pretty to add the whole flower petals!
Calendula is known as marigold, it has great healing properties and treats wounds and skin irritations. It has been known for centuries to have inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
The ground natural loofa is an amazing exfoliator and a great addition to a sugar scrub. It is optional here so do not worry if you do not have it on hand.
Inspired from Kate @ Our best bites
This one is very simple but it’s also super convenient and easy to make! I’ve added some sweet orange and frankincense essential oils to add a beautiful citrus scent. Instead of fresh orange zest, I’ve used dried orange peel and also added some safflower oil so it’s not too greasy.
I’ve added some calendula flowers because they give a wonderful orange color and have healing properties for your skin.
Coconut oil is a miracle oil. It can be used as massage oil, deodorant, insect repellent, cold sore treatment, body oil, sunburn relief and natural SFP4… Be sure to use unrefined organic coconut oil as this will have the most fragrant coconut scent.
Inspired From Tonia @ The gunny sack
Strawberries are full of vitamin C but also improve the skin complexion. This sugar scrub recipe has a light whitening effect. Strawberries also contains salicylic acid and ellagic acid, which are known for reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It’s also great to heal acne.
This recipe is using freeze-dried strawberry and that’s simply genius! Because there is no water in the strawberry it will last for a while.
I did not have frozen dried strawberries on hand so I used fresh strawberries. In my own version of this strawberry sugar scrub, I’ve added some chia seeds because strawberries, chia seeds, and honey make the most fantastic strawberry jam EVER! Check out my vegan strawberry chia seed muffin recipe if you are a baker.
Chia seeds are a superfood, natural wonder loaded with omega 3, antioxidants, fiber and proteins. This chia seed sugar scrub is a great exfoliator.
Strawberries help to cleanse the skin and prevent acne. It improves complexion and tone the skin. Plus it has anti-aging properties!
Inspired From Crystal @ a pumpkin and a princess
I could not resist including a chocolate sugar scrub in this top 10 DIY sugar scrub recipes! Chocolate a.k.a raw cocoa is not bad for you. What’s bad for you is the milk, sugar, butter, lecithin and other artificial ingredients added to the commercial chocolate bars!
Did you know that cocoa powder is full of antioxidants and is also a good way to lighten your skin naturally? The cocoa flavanols are also great for improving skin texture, repairing damaged skin and maintaining a glowing complexion.
Here is my version of the chocolate sugar body scrub:
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Loved it
Am thinking of starting a organic skin care line. I would like to start with the scrubs (COZ, THEY ARE EASY). What is best preservative that i can use when it comes to Banana and Pineapple
Hi Eve!
I love your recipes and have been creating wonderful product with them. Do you have recipes for facial cleansers that have anti aging properties? In the past I have used a natural Tumeric cleanser but I do not like the smell, and it does have some ingredients that are not as natural as I thought once I researched. I will use the sugar scrubs but really would love to see cleansing options.
Hi Maria, thank you for your kind words!
I suggest using my apricot kernel powder face scrub that helps removing fine lines https://www.organic-beauty-recipes.com/how-to-make-a-face-scrub-with-apricot-kernel-powder/
If you are talking about a daily cleanser, I would recommend using rose hydrosol that is great for mature skin!
It is a wonderful site, thank you, do you have any recipe for scrubs with crushed grape seeds, and grape extract.
thank you Christa! not yet but I'll put this on my list :-)
Dear Eve, your recipes are so wonderful. I love them!
I just wanted to know what other base I can use instead of coconut oil or any oil in which the sugar doesn't dissolve? I mean can I use, say, organic honey instead of coconut oil? Do sugar crystals dissolve in honey?
Thanks Deepa <3 - Instead of coconut oil, you could use another carrier oil like grapeseed oil or almond oil. Sugar will eventually dissolve in honey and the scrub will be sticky, not ideal until you use it on your face as an immediate application. Hope this helps!
Hello, how do you know what are the right amounts of oils for each scrub and what to use for each scrub? And what can happen if you do not have the right measures? Also how do you determine the duration of the scrub?
Hi, there are the recipes in for each of the scrub in this post so you need to follow the directions.
As for the shelve life, if there is water or fruits, it lasts only a few days. If there is no water content or fresh fruits then it can last a few months.
Wow! I'm so delighted and thankful for your posts, they are so awesome! I'm preparing to try them already. Cheers!
Love these recipes and can't wait to try them.
I'm trying to make a lilac and lime zest scrub for my book club members.
We've just finished "Lilac Girls".
Should I use the lavender recipe?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful recipes,..
Just a thought. Can i use organic strawberry jam instead of freeze dried strawberries? coz i heard jams has longer shelf life.
Hi Cy, strawberry jam has a lot of sugar and you would need to keep the scrub in the fridge.
This is a nice blog. wanted to know the scrub I could use for my sensitive face and have got some acne. thank you very much
I would not use scrub on a sensitive skin. You could use clay instead (ghassoul clay or green french clay), its much finer and help with balancing the skin.