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Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

ByCordelia

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Sometimes you just want to make a fresh sugar scrub. I wanted to share my simple and easy DIY Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub recipe with you. This will last for a month or a two in an air tight jar.

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Start by measuring out 1/2 cup of extra virgin coconut oil. If you hate coconut oil, go for extra virgin olive oil. The coconut oil I have is soft but sort of solid at room temperature but it melts in your hands. I love this. If you find the coconut oil is too hard, just heat it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.

Dark Brown Sugar

Then measure out 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar. You can always add more sugar if you feel you need more. You can use any sugar you like but I love dark brown sugar.

Dark Brown Sugar and Coconut Oil

Put both the dark brown sugar and the coconut oil into a mixing bowl.

Vitamin E and Vanilla

Next you can add a tsp of Vitamin E and half a tsp of vanilla if you like. Or you can skip it. You can also add any other essential oil that you love. I’d stay away from any citrus since they can irritate the skin. The Vitamin E will add a moisture boost.

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Now is the fun part! Mix it all together! I like to use a wisk to mix things together.

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Put it into an airtight glass jar and you’re good to go!

Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub

 

You can store it in your bathroom for a relaxing at-home spay day (see what else I like for a home spa day) or weekly use.

The best thing about this brown sugar scrub is that you can use it on your body, hands or lips. I don’t use it on my face because my face is super sensitive, but it’s great everywhere else.

DIY Coconut Vanilla Sugar Scrub - Phyrra.net

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla oil
  • 1 tsp Vitamin E oil (optional)
  • airtight jar

This is really so quick and easy to make. You can make a batch in less than 5 minutes. It would be perfect for gifting too! Trust me, the dark brown sugar and vanilla smell so amazing!

Do you have a favorite DIY scrub? What do you make it with?

Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

Cordelia's world is a kaleidoscope of alternative beauty, gothic fashion, and life-enhancing tips, making every visit to Phyrra a journey into a more colorful and inspired self.

27 Comments

  1. Never made sugar scrub before. Looks like it will be great for your body. Thanks for sharing with us a the Home Matters linky party. We hope you join us again!

  2. Hello Gorgeous! This looks incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, so we can party with you! Lou Lou Girls

  3. This looks so easy to put together and I bet it smells amazing. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time.

    1. I think it will last for 1 to 2 months. Since it’s fresh, with no preservatives. I usually use it up within a month.

  6. I love scrubs and these two (vanilla and coconut) are my favourite scents when it comes to showers gels, scrubs, body butters.. Thank you for sharing and joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove x

  8. This sounds wonderful. I’m going to have to try it.
    Carole

  11. I love the combination of dark brown sugar and vanilla too. I’m going to use this as a lip scrub. You’re so right about gifting this also, I’m going to start doing that for sure! Thanks for sharing!

  12. These would make fabulous gifts!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Can’t wait to make some!

  15. Mmmm, I can almost smell this through the screen! Sugar scrubs are my favorite, thank you for sharing this recipe!

  16. I used to get this amazing mango and brown sugar body scrub, which was discontinued a while back and I’ve run out of back-ups. Making my own like this would be awesome!
    ~El

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