Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub for Glowing Skin
I love making this Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub because it’s such a simple, feel-good DIY beauty treat. Just a handful of ingredients come together to create a dreamy, creamy exfoliator that smells like summer in a jar.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: 5
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Equipment
Materials
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- ½ Cup Coconut Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
- 5–10 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil just until softened. You want it scoopable. Not hot or fully liquid.½ Cup Coconut Oil
- Combine sugar and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until it forms a fluffy, wet-sand texture.1 Cup White Sugar
- Add vanilla extract for that classic “creamsicle” sweetness.1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Mix in orange zest and stir again.1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
- Add sweet orange essential oil. A few drops at a time until the scent is warm, bright, and creamy.5–10 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
- Adjust texture by adding more sugar if you prefer a thicker scrub or more coconut oil for a softer, smoother scrub.
- Spoon into jars and seal tightly.
Notes
How Much Sugar Scrub Does This Recipe Make?
About 1½ cups of scrub (Enough to fill one half-pint jar plus a small sample jar, or one standard 8-oz jar packed full.)Optional Add-Ins & Scent Variations
Customize your scrub to match your skin’s needs or your scent preferences. Optional Add-Ins- 1 teaspoon jojoba oil. For added skin nourishment.
- 1 tablespoon finely ground oats. Extra soothing for sensitive skin.
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil. Improves shelf life and moisturizes.
- 1–2 teaspoons whipped shea butter. It adds a luxurious, creamy texture.
Scent Variations
- Orange Cream Pie. Add 2–3 extra drops of vanilla and a tiny dash of cinnamon.
- Citrus Burst. Add 2 drops lemon essential oil + 2 drops lime for a fresh twist.
- Dreamsicle Lavender. Add 3–4 drops lavender for a calming, spa-like blend.