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    Soulfully Made » DIY & CRAFTS » Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

    Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

    Nikki Lee Published:May 30, 2017 | Updated: August 17, 2021

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    a glass jar of this homemade lemon sugar scrub

    DIY Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub leaves your skin fresh, glowing and super smooth. Smells divine and is packed with antioxidants from the lemons.

    a glass jar of this homemade lemon sugar scrub with a yellow lemon in the background


    This easy DIY is the perfect "homemade" gift your friends will love. Place them in your guest bath, they are a nice "special touch" for when you have company coming over. You may even want to keep one for yourself!  I have this sitting by my tub (think CALGON take me away but even better)!! There's just something about fragrant lemons that leave me feeling refreshed and happy!

    If you have never made sugar scrub, you are in for a treat! They are super simple and you can adapt the "flavors" to what you LOVE and ENJOY! After all you gotta enjoy life! It's the simple things friends!

    Not to mention, you can make these at home for far less than what you would spend purchasing them from a fancy store! Your local "stuff-mart" (Can you hear Veggie Tales singing) or many craft stores carry these ingredients too, so they are not hard to find.

    Get creative with your jars. Save pretty jars you buy things in! I have thrown away some beautiful candle jars I wish I had kept. My favorite is to use mason jars.  Just slap (aka tie) a pretty ribbon on it a there ya have it - The perfect homemade gift! People LOVE them!

    I must confess I did taste it.  The debate is whether to eat the whole jar or slather it all over.  TMI... I know...  But it smells, tastes and feels amazing! Soft, yummy skin!  Oh Yes!

    This has me contemplating some new "FLAVORS". Be sure to check back. I will be making some new ones soon and maybe even some bath bombs, I have been wanting to give those a try too.  Check out this  Strawberry Sugar Scrub that my friends went crazy over!

    Homemade Sugar Scrub Ingredients

     

    What you need to make Lemon Sugar Scrub

    • Lemon
    • Olive Oil
    • Coconut Oil
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Lemon Essential Oil
      a glass jar of this homemade lemon sugar scrub

    How to Make DIY Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

    1. Juice and Zest 1 Lemon.
    2. Then microwave the coconut oil for about 15 seconds to soften it (Stir).
    3. Combine all the ingredients and mix well!

    You end up with about 8 or so ounces of amazing smelling scrub. 

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    a glass jar of this homemade lemon sugar scrub

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    a glass jar of this homemade lemon sugar scrub

    Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.76 from 29 votes
    DIY Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub leaves your skin fresh, glowing and super smooth. Smells divine and is packed with antioxidants from the lemons. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course DIY & CRAFTS
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 ounces
    Calories 1 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lemon, zest and juice
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, heated
    • 20 drops lemon essential oil

    Instructions
     

    • Juice and Zest 1 Lemon.
    • Heat coconut oil in microwave for about 15 seconds. Stir. 
    • Pour sugar into bowl, add in coconut oil, lemon juice, olive oil, drops of essential oil and zest. Mix well.
    • Store in an air tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 1 kcal Carbohydrates: 25 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g Sodium: 1 mg Potassium: 2 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 25 g Vitamin A: 1 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 1 mg Iron: 1 mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Yana says

      September 23, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Hi Nikki,
      Can this scrub be used on the face??? Because lemon has so many benefits gor the skin.

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        September 28, 2021 at 9:49 am

        The ingredients should be safe for the face. It may depend on how sensitive your skin is. I would try in a small area first and see how you tolerate it.

        Reply
    2. Yanni says

      September 18, 2021 at 5:31 am

      5 stars
      Hi Nikki,
      Made this scrub it turned amazing. The smell is so refreshing . I made this for a few friends and it was a big hit. Thanks for sharing .

      Any new scrub ideas??

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        September 21, 2021 at 7:52 am

        Thank you so much! Did you try the Strawberry Scrub yet?

        Reply
        • Yana says

          September 23, 2021 at 10:16 am

          No… I was going to . However I’m having such a hard tome finding the strawberries. Went to several Walmart’s and they were sold out . P

        • Nikki Lee says

          September 28, 2021 at 9:47 am

          I know, I have a hard time finding them sometimes too! I try to snag them when I see them!

    3. Tabbatha says

      February 06, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      Does this have to be refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        February 10, 2020 at 10:52 am

        No - store in a cool dry location for best results.

        Reply
    4. Nicky says

      December 11, 2019 at 7:59 pm

      I made my Scrub last night and now it’s solidified. I imagine it’s the coconut oil, or did I do something wrong with my proportions? Thoughts? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 12, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        I have not ever had that happen to me. You can try to melt a bit more coconut oil and add it in or a bit of olive oil to try to remedy it. Please let me know how it goes.

        Reply
        • Valerie says

          December 16, 2019 at 4:31 pm

          The olive oil is an essential ingredient. I tried another recipe and this one is by far the best. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas ??

      • Valerie says

        December 16, 2019 at 4:34 pm

        Olive oil is essential and not heating the coconut oil too much. Makes wonderful co-worker gifts. Merry Christmas ??

        Reply
        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          December 17, 2019 at 3:19 am

          Thank you so much! I love to give this as gifts as well! Merry Christmas Valerie! ?❤️

    5. Crystal says

      December 10, 2019 at 8:01 pm

      I recently learned that lemons come in handy for many different things, from household cleaners, to aromatherapy, health, and skin care. I made the scrub and it came out perfect! I ended up using almond oil since I didn't have coconut, but it still worked out fine. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 12, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        I love the benefits of lemon and the smell is heavenly! I am so glad you are enjoying it! <3

        Reply
    6. Anne McNeilly says

      December 07, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make. Looks and smells great. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 08, 2019 at 2:50 am

        Thank you Anne! I am such a big lemon fan! So refreshing.

        Reply
    7. Stacey says

      October 11, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Hi. Question...how long in advance can you make these and do they require an air tight seal by heating to keep it fresh? Wondering because if the fresh lemon. Or does the coconut oil provide as a preservative? Thanks

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 15, 2019 at 11:49 am

        I have never heated to seal. I keep mine up to 3 months.

        Reply
    8. Sidney Gaddy says

      June 24, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome! I made it for a friends birthday gift. I left out the lemon essential oil and the actual, so I replaced it by lemon extract and a bit more olive oil. It turned out wonderfully and did taste quite good. Simple, less than $15 and took me less than 15 minutes to make and clean up! Highly recommend 🙂

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        June 25, 2019 at 2:46 am

        Thank you Sidney! I am so glad you shared with a friend! I love making this for gifts and party favors!

        Reply
    9. Cathie says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      Hello, can you use Almond oil or Olive oil in place of Coconut oil? I am just worried the coconut oil may harden with change in temperature?
      Also, is it plain, white sugar? Or granulated sugar?
      Many thanks

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        April 09, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        Cathie, Sorry for the late reply. This was in my spam box. I have always used a mixture of oils with no issue, but you can certainly try the others. They should work well! Yes it is plain white sugar/granulated sugar. (Sorry, I am a southerner and white and granulated are the same - lol) I hope you enjoy the scrub! Blessings - Nikki

        Reply
    10. Carrie says

      January 14, 2019 at 11:29 am

      This looks yummy! I am making these for a bridal shower that's in a month - if I go ahead and make it and put it in little mason jars - will it still be ok in a month?
      Thanks!!
      Carrie

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 15, 2019 at 7:46 am

        Carrie, I have used mine for up to 3 months. The only worry is that there are no preservatives in this and that mold can happen. As long as you keep it in a cool dry place it should be fine. Once water gets in or moisture you have to watch out for mold.

        Reply
    11. Carol Edwards says

      January 13, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      My question is this. Do I have to put the lemon zest into the sugar scrub. Can I just use the fresh lemon juice without lemon oil essential?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        April 09, 2019 at 5:37 pm

        Carol, I am sorry I am just seeing this question. For some reason it was in my spam. I have made it with lemon juice only in a pinch and it turned out wonderfully. You do not have to put the zest in if you prefer not to.

        Reply
    12. Miriam says

      September 03, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      trying this now my question is how long do they last before you should discard them or do the lemon peels or lemon go bad after so long

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        September 03, 2018 at 8:19 pm

        I don't store the sliced lemons in the scrub, more of a decoration for the shot. But I would store it for up to 3 months in an air tight container and store in a cool, dry place.

        Reply
        • Lynn says

          December 20, 2018 at 3:48 pm

          Can lemon extract be used instead of essential oils? If so, how much extract would you use.

        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          December 21, 2018 at 8:02 am

          You can. I would start with 3 to 4 teaspoons and add more if you would like.

    13. Alma Vaca says

      September 15, 2017 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of scrubs, especially the DIY ones. Additionally, I love lemons too - their taste and smell are just perfect for me. Going to try this today! 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        September 15, 2017 at 2:13 pm

        I love this one! Honestly it's good enough to eat 😉 Hope you enjoy! Would love to hear back from you!

        Reply

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