Lavender Lemon Sugar Scrub

This luxurious treat also makes for a colorful gift – and a welcome respite for your recipient after the stress of the holiday season. “This sugar scrub smells heavenly and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth,” Chapman says. “In less than 10 minutes you can make a homemade gift people will really enjoy.” 

With its basic ingredients, this scrub is great for people with sensitive skin. Chapman says your batch should last two to three weeks in an airtight container. The recipe makes 1½ cups, so multiply as needed depending on how many people you’re gifting. 

Chapman is also the author of the 2018 book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids: 72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds, available on Amazon.

Lavender Lemon Sugar Scrub

Makes eleven 2-cup jars 

 

You’ll Need 

4 tablespoon coconut oil 

1 cup granulated sugar  

5 drops purple or yellow food coloring (optional) 

10 to 15 drops lavender essential oil 

10 drops lemon essential oil 

Glass jars 

Decorative ribbon or twine 

Homemade gift label (optional) 

Directions 

Scoop coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until oil is completely liquid, about 25 seconds. Add sugar and mix well to combine. If mixture is still too wet, add extra sugar in small amounts until you reach the desired consistency. If you’d like your scrub to be a colorful purple or yellow, add desired food coloring and mix well. Add essential oils and mix until combined. Spoon the mixture into glass jars and close lids tightly. Tie ribbon or twine around the jar, and affix a gift label if desired.