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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Body Scrub in Blush Pink with Essential Oils

    by Patti Estep · May 3, 2022

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    Open jar of pink sugar scrub with a tiny spoon and fresh peony bud on the side.
    Jars of homemade body scrub in pink with lids open over same jars with peony flowers.

    This homemade body scrub is made with coconut oil, sugar, and essential oils. It's super easy to make and I've even included free printable labels if you want to give away a few to your friends.

    Two jars of pink body scrub with fresh peonies and a branch spoon.

    This project is perfect for "make and takes", girls' night out, or any group gatherings where you want to enjoy creating something while sharing time with others. Of course, it also makes a great gift.

    This post contains some affiliate links (that means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, there’s no additional cost to you, but I will earn a very small commission. ) i.e. as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

    Materials for blush pink sugar body scrub recipe. Sugar, coconut oil and essential oils.

    A good coconut oil sugar body scrub is nice to use all year long. In the winter when your skin is dry, flaky, and itchy. And it's gentler than a salt scrub which is great if you have sensitive skin or issues like eczema or psoriasis. In fact, you can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar which is less abrasive.

    Blush pink homemade sugar body scrub jars with round label on lid.

    In addition, a sugar exfoliating scrub is great for polishing skin during the warm weather months when you are showing a lot more skin. Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells and allows products to go on smoothly and last longer. And, if you're fair skinned like me you probably hate showing your white legs in public. I don't have the time to lay out in the sun, and with my family's skin cancer history, it's probably not a good idea anyway. So, I often resort to using a sunless tanning product.

    I've tried many and they all smell bad. The one that has worked best for me is St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse applied with a foam mitt for even coverage. However the key to obtaining a natural, even tan, with a sunless tanner is to make sure your skin is exfoliated. They all tell you this in the directions.

    Open jar of blush pink sugar body scrub with a tiny spoon.

    How to Make Homemade Body Scrub

    Ingredients

    • Sugar - White granulated
    • Solid coconut oil
    • Essential oils or fragrance oils (optional)
    • Food coloring (optional)

    This is where the sugar scrub comes into play.  Using a formula of 2 to 1, sugar to coconut oil, you can make your own homemade body scrub, which is perfect for exfoliating all the dead skin on your body. For this one, I also added a drop of red food coloring to make it a pretty blush pink color. Just like the center of my pretty peonies. 

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    I used coconut oil in this recipe but you can try jojoba oil, olive oil, or sweet almond oil if you prefer. You may want to play around with the ratio using more of a 1:1 rather than a 2:1.

    Adding, several drops of essential oils will make it smell great too. Feel free to use any combination of oils that you like best. Refreshing lemon or peppermint works well. I used a combination of lemon, orange, lavender, and patchouli. If you want to learn more about blending essential oils, check out this article about perfume oil. You could also use fragrance oils for this project. They are cheaper and you can sometimes find scents that are not readily available in the essential oil market.

    Free Printable Labels

    Sugar body scrub round label.
    click for PDF

    I'm using 8 oz. plastic jars for safety in the shower but you could use mason jars. If you want to make some to give away or sell, feel free to print out the label above which should fit on a sheet of Avery 5294 round 2.5-inch labels. Just click on the image above and it will give you a pdf of the labels.

    Blush pink sugar scrub jars with peonies.

    Enjoy making your own homemade body scrub and don't forget to follow up with a good moisturizer or a dry body oil spray.

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    Jar of blush pink sugar scrub with a spoons and a peony bud next to it.

     

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    DIY Body Scrub in Blush Pink

    This sugar body scrub is made with coconut oil, sugar and essentials oils. It's super easy to make and I've even included free printable labels if you want to give away a few to your friends.
    Active Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Homemade Bath and Body
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $3-$5

    Equipment

    • plastic bowl
    • whisk for stirring
    • measuring spoons

    Materials

    • 1 cup sugar white granulated
    • 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
    • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon essential oils 50 - 100 drops

    Instructions

    • Combine sugar and coconut oil in a medium bowl.
    • Whisk together until smooth.
    • Add essential oils and mix well until you the scent strength you desire.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Alysa

      January 03, 2024 at 1:03 am

      Hi! Do u use just any old sugar? Granulated or course? Would brown sugar work?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        January 03, 2024 at 7:59 am

        Alysa, I've only used white granulated sugar. I have never tried brown sugar but I don't see why you couldn't use it instead.

        Reply
    2. Tara

      March 04, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Hey I’m not sure if I’m using the wrong coconut oil but it was so strong and over powering. Over the essential oil. I tried olive oil as well but it smelled just like the cooking oil. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 05, 2020 at 7:33 am

        Tara, the coconut oil I used did have a scent to it but I didn't mind it. I'm pretty sure that different coconut oils smell stronger than others. You might have to experiment a bit or consider an alternative like jojoba oil.

        Reply
    3. Vanessa

      March 03, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      This may have been asked already but I didn't see. How many 8oz jars does the recipe above make? I want to make about 75 jars

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 04, 2020 at 6:33 am

        Vanessa, the recipe should make 2 8-0z jars. 

        Reply
    4. Sandra

      February 01, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Hi,

      What is the size of the jar in pictures?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 02, 2020 at 7:17 am

        They are 8 ounce jars. I have a link in the post the ones I bought. I also just added the same link to the printable card in case it helps anyone else who missed it.

        Reply
        • Anita Anguiano

          October 21, 2023 at 8:11 am

          Where did you place the free printable labels? I have not seen them. Thank you!

        • Patti Estep

          October 21, 2023 at 8:21 am

          Anita, it should have given you a file of the labels. However, as that may be difficult I just changed it to a pdf. All you need to do it click on the image of the label and you should see a pdf of a full page of labels.

    5. Karen

      June 30, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Are these oils that you find in the cooking section?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 01, 2019 at 6:36 am

        Karen, the coconut oil you find in the cooking aisle is fine for this project. However, you are unlikely to find essential oils there. They may have them in the bath and body section of a large grocery store. Usually with the natural organic products. I have also bought them at GNC. Most of the time I order my online.

        Reply
    6. Britnie

      March 06, 2019 at 6:04 am

      How long does these scrubs last?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 06, 2019 at 6:31 am

        Britnie, the ingredients in this sugar scrub should last at least 6 months. However, getting water in it (using it in the shower) and possible bacteria from your hands could cause it to grow mold. So far, I've been able to use it up before there was a problem.

        Reply
    7. Mary

      December 17, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      Where do you purchase the essential oils?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 17, 2018 at 2:18 pm

        I usually purchase mine on Amazon. However, you can find essential oils just about anywhere these days. I have seen them at Walmart, TJMaxx and Trader Joes. The quality does vary but I'm no expert so I can't say one is better than the other. One brand I have found to be good and affordable is NOW. Have fun crafting.

        Reply
    8. vanessa

      March 27, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Wouldn't the food coloring, stain ur skin? Or make ur skin that color?

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 28, 2018 at 7:12 am

        No. I have not found this to be the case. Perhaps its because there is the smallest amount of red food coloring in this sugar scrub making it a light pink.

        Reply
    9. Guadalupe

      December 23, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and natural, you have great ideas always Patti. Regards

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 24, 2017 at 9:49 am

        Thanks Guadalupe!

        Reply
    10. Lesley

      July 01, 2017 at 7:55 am

      This is just so LUSH LooKing!🌸 I am going to use Hibiscus flower Powder in it for color:) it makes a great pink! With some Xtra nutrients along with the whole prettiness too! "They"'are calling it the "New Botox!" if you infuse it with Oassion Flower it relaxes facial
      Muscles! Kinda good to know :).. hey I'm eyes off track here! So sorry! Enjoy your weekend Sugar Babies :)-

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 01, 2017 at 8:01 am

        Hi Lesley,

        That's good to know. I have never used that kind of ingredient for color or any other benefit but it does sound interesting.

        Thanks for sharing, and stopping by,

        Pati

        Reply
      • Mashi

        March 21, 2019 at 11:38 pm

        What if you are allergic to coconut? What other oil can be used?

        Reply
        • Patti Estep

          March 22, 2019 at 6:29 am

          Mashi, you can use any carrier oil. Sweet Almond, jojoba oil, sunflower, olive oil, etc... The only difference it that coconut hardens as it cools, so the consistency is thicker but they all work.

    11. Barbara Chapman ~ French Ethereal

      June 19, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      Hi Patti!

      A wonderful idea! I posted this out to my Ethereal Beautiful You board on Pinterest for you and will post to DIY projects via Tailwind. I love all these idea for scrubs! I'm allergic to a lot of grasses and things so I can't make for myself, but I have a daughter who loves these as well as my new daughter-in-love. <3

      Thank you for this idea,
      Barb 🙂

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 19, 2017 at 8:23 pm

        Hi Barbara,

        I'm so glad you like the scrub and I hope your daughter and new daughter-in-law love it too.
        Thanks for sharing and stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply
    12. Pamela @ Flower Patch Farmhouse

      June 16, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      This sounds wonderful. I had a friend give me some epsom salts that she added lavender essential oil to and what a relaxing combo to add to the bath.
      My feet especially need the exfoliation in the summer as I wear sandals constantly and it takes extra scrubbing to get the dirt off.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 17, 2017 at 6:55 am

        Hi Pamela,

        This works great on dry feet. If you want something a little stronger you could try table salt for your feets too.
        Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
        Patti

        Reply
    13. carole

      June 15, 2017 at 7:37 am

      What a neat gift idea, this stuff is expensive when you purchase from retailers. Like you, fair skin, white legs and it's all good. I've given up on laying in the sun years ago. I'm running into some additional time lately which means I'm learning to relax and I've been making some fun things here and there so this is going on my list for next week. Thanks!

      Reply
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