Rosemary Mint Sugar Scrub

This Rosemary Mint Sugar Scrub is perfect for homemade gifting. This homemade sugar scrub exfoliates and moisturizes dry winter skin while offering a pleasant and invigorating aroma to a tired body in the morning. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to make this sugar scrub recipe, the benefits of using it, and gifting ideas.

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Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe

Not only is it incredibly easy and fast whip up a batch of homemade sugar scrub for yourself, but jars of homemade sugar scrubs also make great hostess gifts for any occasion.

This coconut oil sugar scrub recipe is something you’ll want to take note of for the upcoming holiday season, but don’t forget to pamper yourself once in a while too!

What Does Sugar Scrub Do

There are several sugar scrub benefits when using this recipe. Here are some of the ways using this luxurious sugar scrub will improve the appearance of your skin:

• Sugar is a natural exfoliant and helps remove dead skin cells.
• Oil is a natural humectant and helps to seal moisture into the skin.
• Between removing dry, dead skin cells and improved moisture, you’ll experience super soft skin when using this!
• Massaging the scrub in a circular motion can improve blood flow by increasing your blood circulation.

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Sugar Scrub Ingredients

To make a batch of this homemade rosemary mint sugar scrub for gifting purposes, you’ll need just a few things.

• Granulated Sugar
• Sea Salt, Kosher Salt, or Epsom Salt
• Carrier Oil (I used coconut oil)
• Pure Essential Oils
• Pretty Mason Jar (I love Weck Jars!)
• Ribbon and/or Tags

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make this DIY sugar body scrub, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

What is a Carrier Oil?

A carrier oil is a base oil that is added to this rosemary mint homemade sugar scrub recipe.

Carrier Oils You Can Use in Sugar Scrubs

Carrier oil options include oils such as:

• Fractionated coconut oil (liquid, not solid)
• Jojoba Oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Sunflower
• Vegetable oil
• Light olive oil

What is the Best Oil to Use for DIY Sugar Scrubs 

I like to make this sugar scrub recipe with coconut oil or jojoba oil the best, but you can use whatever carrier oil you prefer or a combination of a few.

Sweet almond oil adds a nice scent. When using this recipe for rosemary mint sugar scrub as a gift, make sure you are aware of any allergies when choosing the carrier oil. For example, you wouldn’t want to use sweet almond oil for someone who has a tree nut allergy.

For more about the benefits and uses of coconut oil, check out these 7 Easy Ways to Use Coconut Oil in your Beauty Routine.

Essential Oils for Homemade Sugar Scrub

Pure Essential Oils need to be diluted with a carrier oil because they are too strong to use full strength to moisten the sugar/salt scrub portion of the mixture alone.

If you are using this homemade sugar recipe for gifting purposes, please be aware of your your receiver’s personal and/or family allergies when choosing carrier and pure essential oils.

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How to Make Sugar Scrub

It’s simple to make homemade sugar scrubs! In a bowl, combine the sugar/salt with the oil in a 2:1 ratio. Meaning, for every 2 cups of salt or sugar (or a combo) you’ll add 1 cup of your choice of carrier oil.

Stir those well, then add a few drops of your desired pure essential oil or oils until you achieve the scent strength you want.

Package the scrub in a pretty jar, tie it with a bow and attach a tag or label (if desired) and you’re ready! It takes just a few minutes. It is fun to come up with different scent blends by combining small amounts of different coordinating essential oils.

For this particular batch I chose Rosemary Mint as my scent combo. Mint and Rosemary combine for a pleasant aroma and are invigorating to the entire body in the morning.

The above is simply a quick summary of this simple sugar scrub recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making the Best DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe

• I like a combination of sugar and salt in my scrubs. You can use all salt or all sugar if you desire. The choice is up to you. Experiment to see what you prefer.
• I recommend using granulated sugar rather than raw sugar or turbinado sugar. It provides a more gentle exfoliation which is better for sensitive skin.
• For a gentler scrub, leave out the salt and replace with extra granulated sugar.
• Be careful with citrus essential oils if you plan to spend time in the sun after using this homemade body scrub. Citrus oils, such as lemon essential oil, can cause skin sensitivity in the sun.

Adapting this DIY Sugar Scrub

Use this as a basic recipe and substitute your favorite essential oils according to your personal preference to create new scent combinations.

How to Store this Sugar Scrub Recipe

I like the cute little Weck Jars for gifting, but you can use any canning jar as a cute container when gifting homemade sugar scrub.

If the finished product is for yourself, you might like Ball Plastic 8-Ounce Freezer Jars or another plastic airtight container for practical shower storage.

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Printable Labels for Sugar Scrub

Click the image above to download your own printable rosemary mint sugar scrub gift tags.

These homemade sugar scrub labels are shareable, however I ask that you please credit appropriately and link directly to this post, not the printable file.

To Use: Print the rosemary mint sugar scrub labels on card stock, cut out, and attach the label to the jar with a pretty ribbon through a punched hole.

You can also print on Avery® White Full-Sheet Labels, cut out, and stick to the jar if you prefer that way of labeling.

Try this Sugar Scrub Recipe at Home!

Next time you’re looking for recipes to make your own sugar body scrubs, give this Rosemary Mint Body Scrub a try!

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More Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes

Lemon Sugar Scrub with Salt is great for use in the kitchen! I love it to remove dry skin and odors from the hands while leaving the skin moisturized.

Vanilla Lavender Sugar Scrub features vanilla scented sugar and dried lavender buds.

More Homemade Beauty Ideas

A Lavender Eucalyptus Green Tea Detox Bath is a great way to rejuvenate the mind, body, and skin. Read all about why detox baths work and tips for the best, most beneficial detox bath. Package it up pretty for a nice homemade gift.

These DIY Moisturizing Bath Bombs only contain 4 ingredients, are incredibly simple to make and are perfect for soothing dry, scaly, itchy winter skin. Homemade Bath Bombs will look like a special luxury spa item.

1-Ingredient Whipped Coconut Oil is a fantastic, all-natural, chemical-free addition to your regular beauty routine. It stays light and smooth unlike solid coconut oil. You can fancy it up by adding some essential oils to scent it and packaging it nicely.

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