I am so excited to share this super easy but super fabulous lemon coconut sugar scrub recipe!
Oh friends…today’s post is all about the smooth skin! What does smooth skin have to do with Christmas you ask??? Because most ladies want to have smooth skin, most men like to touch ladies’ smooth skin, kids could care less about smooth skin but would love to play with sugar paste in the bath…which leads to this great handmade gift that everyone will love because it will give smooth skin! See…it’s like the 8 degrees of Kevin Bacon over here today…but with Christmas…and smooth skin!
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Ingredients Needed:
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups of Organic Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup of Coconut Oil
- 10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
- jar or container to put your scrub in
Let’s start with the coconut oil. I found mine in the vitamin aisle. Yep, right there by the vitamin c. Mine was $10. On my next trip to Wal-Mart, I happened to be in the cooking aisle, getting some EVOO (anyone else watch Rachael Ray?) and low and behold…there was a container of coconut oil that was there as well. I have heard that cooking coconut oil is a bit different than the stuff in the vitamin aisle…I have no idea if this is true. I found the vitamin aisle coconut oil first so that’s what I used.
Alright now that the acquisition location has been established let’s mix some up shall we?
Mix Coconut oil with 2 cups of sugar in large bowl.
Finally add in your lemon essential oil. I adore this oil. I not only use it for delicious body srcrubs and bath salts but also for cleaning, cooking and as a wonderful air freshener!
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You might also like to see these fun posts where I used Essential Oils! There is some great lip balms and bath salts that would make a great gift idea all together!
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Comments & Reviews
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
Ha ha! I always say EVOO! What an awesome, easy recipe. I even have everything I need already! Woot! :)
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Dona says
This sounds decadent!!! I think it’s a little sad that I can’t eat it……or can I? Hmmmmm….oil and sugar? Well, why not?! Seriously, I’m going to try this. You sure are keeping me busy this year! Thanks! (I think!)
Cheryl says
You certainly could eat it!! All natural!! :)
Crystal says
I’m going to try this especially when I’m shaving. My skin gets so dry. Thank you for saving me the time and energy trying to find coconut oil. :)
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
Oh I am on my way to Wally-Mart to buy the stuff to make this!! Christmas Presents for the teachers — holla!! Thanks girl!
Cheryl says
YES! I made some for my mom’s group ladies! It makes your skin happy! ;-)
Ashley says
Hi! Love this :) but question… Do you melt the coconut oil? Or leave it solid?
Thanks!:)
Cheryl says
Ashley, I did not melt it. I just mixed it in solid, at room temperature!
Jacqueline says
I currently have some of this made in cute little mason jars, but the consistency is not what I’m used to with other scrubs. I know you said that 1 cup sugar might not be enough, but mine is so dry! Is it supposed to be more on the dry side?
Cheryl says
Yes, it’s not like the store bought ones where it’s kind of swimming win whatever. It’s more dry. I found when I use it in the shower it becomes more “liquidy” because the coconut oil melts from the steam in the shower.
Heather says
I just made 3 batches for Christmas gifts, it is delicious (I had to like the spoon)!! But they won’t be opened for several days…and I was thinking as I was zesting, is this perishable? I don’t want them to open a moldy gift? And what about in the shower? How long does it last?
Cheryl says
Heather, I made mine weeks ago and it’s still good to go!!
Jessica Hata says
I saw you mentioned your scrub was still good for a few weeks. I’m curious about how long yours lasted overall? I made mine for a gift but I won’t be giving it until after the first of the year. I’m nervous now I made it too early and I should refrigerate them for a bit. I may have added a bit more lemon juice because mine was fairly moist, so I’m worried about the mold factor.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Jessica, mine lasted months (almost 5) until I used it all! I just kept it sealed tight in the jar with no excess water in there and it was prefectly perfect down to the last drop!
Devin says
Hey, Cheryl! Do you think this scrub can be used daily? Would like to use as primary cleanser. Thoughts?
Cheryl says
Devin I use it daily!! I have no problems!! :)
Deborah King says
i have a question…if you use it in the shower isn’t the oil slippery in the shower?
Shelly says
Im going to do this :) what size mason jar would I need for this recipe?
Cheryl says
Hmm…I used a seal fresh one from the dollar store. I would guess a regular mason would work just fine!!
Lisa says
Thanks for the recipe! This is so quick and easy and it tastes great to boot (I found my 2 yo baby girl licking the bowl after I was done, lol). And my hands are smoooth! A note regarding the coconut oil, the cheaper one in the cooking oil aisle will not smell or taste the same as an organic, virgin, cold pressed one. If you want that coconutty smell/flavor (for cooking) just splurge a little bit, its totally worth it =) I use the Vitacost brand on their website, the best deal I have ever found on coconut oil. Super quality, smells amazing, organic and first cold press, AND if you buy 2 of the 54oz containers you get free shipping! Geez, I sound like a commercial… just sharing a great find
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Thanks Lisa!! That is great info!! I am actually needing some more so I will totally check it out!! Thanks for stoping by!!
Andrea says
What do you think about using limes or oranges?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Andrea I think that would be just fine! The orange would be wonderful because it’s so fragrant! I love lime/coconut mixtures too!
Marilyn says
Can you use salt instead of the sugar and make this a salt scrub?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I haven’t tried it myself but I’d think you probably could?!
topi says
Love it! Can I use this on my face?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Absolutely! I love to use it to exfoliate!