Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

This easy DIY gingerbread sugar scrub recipe is a great exfoliant and moisturizer for your skin. The best part is that this sugar scrub smells just like a gingerbread cookie!

Make a sweet little gift by pairing this gingerbread sugar scrub with our “Sugar Cookie” Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub for a lovely gift!

I love making my own DIY Beauty products at home. You can save so much money, and you know exactly what’s going into them. 

This time of year, I make a lot of DIY sugar scrubs for friends, neighbors, and teachers to give during the holiday season. Small jars are the perfect gift to let someone know that I’m thinking of them.

This recipe makes 16oz of Gingerbread Sugar Scrub, you can pick up inexpensive 4oz plastic jars and you’ll have four little homemade gifts in no time.

✂️ Supplies Needed

Here’s how easy it is to make your own Gingerbread Scrub in just 10 minutes! Makes: 16 oz.

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• White Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• Vanilla Extract
• Cinnamon
• Ground Cloves
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Medium Mixing Bowl and Measuring Spoons,
• Dry Measuring Cups and Liquid Measuring Cup
• Wooden Spoon, Mason Jars / Cute Jar(s)

Note: If you’d like to use other essential oils in your Gingerbread Sugar Scrub, use one teaspoon of carrier oil such as almond oil, jojoba oil or avocado oil. Keep in mind that essential oils may mask the gingerbread scent.

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📝Instructions

This is meant to be a brief overview of this homemade sugar scrub. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable tutorial with materials, please scroll down to the teal box below.

1. Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add coconut oil and vanilla extract to dry mixture.
3. Stir well with a wooden spoon.
4. Store in a sealed mason jar at room temperature. (You can really use any type of airtight container).

Add a pretty ribbon and you’ve got a lovely homemade gift! 

Our recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have lots of stockings to fill or people on your gift list. You will have about 2 cups of body scrub, or 16 ounces. For smaller stocking stuffers, I use 4oz jars. 

This easy homemade gingerbread sugar scrub also makes a nice addition to any bath and beauty gift basket.

How to Use a Body Scrub

Wet your skin with warm water then put a little bit of the body scrub into the palm of your hand. Exfoliate dead skin cells by gently massaging the scrub in a circular motion on your wet skin. I recommend staying away from your face, however.

This is a great way to help hydrate dry winter skin. You can follow up with some Homemade Whipped Body Butter, too.

Similar Projects

Here are some other DIY projects that would make a great addition to any spa gift for your family members, friends, or anyone who could use a little pampering! You could even pair one or two of these with our Gingerbread Sugar Scrub to make a DIY spa gift basket.

• Lavender Bath Salts – this recipe will soothe and relax you for bed.
• Soothing Homemade Lip Balm – keep chapped lips at bay with this soothing balm.
• DIY Make Up Remover Pads – save time and money with these homemade makeup removers.
• Brown Sugar Bath Cakes – these bath cakes make a decadent gift idea.
• Peppermint Sugar Scrub – get invigorated with my peppermint sugar scrub.
• Easy DIY Bath Bombs – my best basic recipe to get you started making your own bath and beauty products at home.

📋 Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

Not ready to make your own homemade gingerbread body scrub yet? Don’t forget to pin this easy sugar scrub recipe for later! When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures!

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