This easy sugar scrub recipe is easy enough that kids of all ages can help make it to give. Homemade sugar scrub is easy to make and a very thoughtful gift. This homemade sugar scrub recipe is cranberry making it a lovely red color perfect for the holiday season. The gift of homemade sugar scrub works great for teachers, parents, grandparents and friends. This homemade sugar scrub is such a thoughtful gift.
Easy Cranberry Sugar Scrub Recipe
This cranberry sugar scrub is so easy to make and the end result smells so festive and good enough to eat! This body scrub is amazing! Get rid of all the dead skin cells and dry skin with this homemade body scrub. If you have sensitive skin, you should be gentle while you exfoliate in a circular motion.
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Making DIY sugar scrub is so satisfying because you are making it with quality ingredients and giving a gift that someone will actually use! Plus, this cranberry orange scented Christmas sugar scrub makes the perfect gifts.
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Supplies Needed to Make Homemade Sugar Scrub
- 1 cup whole frozen or fresh cranberries (I used fresh)
- 2 cups Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 12 drops orange essential oil (lemon also works great with this recipe too)
- Blender
- Airtight container or jar
Instructions to Make Cranberry Sugar Scrub
Step 1
Place your cranberries into your blender and blend until slightly lumpy.
Step 2
Add the sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil into the blender and continue to blend.
Step 3
Remove from blender using a spoon and place into an airtight jar.
Step 4
Tie some ribbon or twine around the container and attach a label.
Other Essential Oils to Try in Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Lime Essential Oil
- Clove Essential Oil
- Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
- Thieves Essential Oil
- Christmas Blends
Our Experience With This DIY Sugar Scrub
We used our favorite essential oils to make our own sugar scrub. And now you can make your own sugar scrub with different scents. This natural beauty product is better than anything you’ll get at grocery stores and are great options when you can’t deal with a lot of harsh chemicals. Plus, it makes a great holiday gift. Which is perfect for winter months because it makes your skin feel so soft. And who doesn’t need a little self-care nowadays? This DIY body scrub smells so good, and can fit in small mason jars. You can even get a little wooden spoon to go with it. Wrap it in a simple ribbon and ta-da! A gift!
Homemade Sugar Body Scrub Recipes Container
After you make some of our great homemade sugar scrub recipes using simple ingredients you will want a way to store it and to give it out. Jars, mason jars, and other containers are what make our sugar scrubs a great gift. I mean…besides the soft skin and personal spa day you are giving someone.
- 10oz Mason Jars With Lids and Labels
- 8oz White Plastic Cosmetic Jars
- 8oz Plastic Container With Lids
- 7oz Small Glass Jars With Cork Lids
- 6oz Plastic Containers with Lids and Labels
- 4oz Mini Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids
- 3.4oz Cosmetic Pot Jars
- Christmas Ribbons
This cranberry DIY sugar scrub is not only easy to make, but it smells amazing! It is perfect for yourself or as a Christmas gift!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Difficultyeasy
Estimated Cost$15-$20
Materials
- 1 cup whole frozen or fresh cranberries (I used fresh)
- 2 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 12 drops orange essential oil (lemon also works great with this recipe too)
- Blender
- Airtight container or jar
- Free Printable Cranberry Sugar Scrub Labels
Tools
- Blender
Instructions
- Place your cranberries into your blender and blend until slightly lumpy.
- Add the sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil into the blender and continue to blend. You want to reach a thick smoothie consistency.
- Remove from blender using a spoon and place into an airtight jar.
- Tie some ribbon or twine around the container and attach the label.
- Gift it someone special!
Notes
You don't have to use orange essential oil if you're not a fan of it. As mentioned before lemon will also go well as will:
- Lime
- Apple
- Clove
- Cinnamon Bark
More Homemade Sugar Scrub Ideas and other Gift ideas from Kids Activities Blog
- Check out these holiday scrubs recipes for Christmas sugar scrub ideas and more!
- This DIY foot scrub makes a great homemade gift as well!
- Try this DIY lip scrub too!
- Try these essential oil sugar scrub recipes!
- One of my favorite sugar scrub recipes is our rainbow sugar scrub kids can make.
- This candy sugar scrub is so colorful and fun to give to a teacher.
- Looking to add natural food coloring to your holiday gifts, check out these smart ideas!
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How did your homemade sugar scrub turn out? How did you package it to give as a gift?
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