Homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub
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There is something about the smell of pumpkin spice and vanilla that instantly feels like autumn. Instead of spending money on an expensive seasonal body scrub, you can make this Homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub in just a few minutes.
It only needs a handful of ingredients, smells amazing, and gently exfoliates your skin while the oil leaves it feeling soft and moisturised.
It also looks lovely in a small glass jar, making it an easy homemade gift for autumn, Halloween or Christmas.
Homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, sweet almond oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for a stronger autumn scent
How To Make It
Add the sugar and pumpkin pie spice to a bowl and mix together.
Slowly stir in your chosen oil until you have a thick, slightly damp sugar scrub consistency. You may not need all of the oil, so add it a little at a time.
Stir in the vanilla.
Spoon the finished scrub into a clean, dry jar and seal with a lid.
That’s it. Your homemade pumpkin sugar scrub is ready to use.
Recipe Card
EASY HOMEMADE BODY SCRUB
Homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub
A simple autumn-inspired sugar scrub made with sugar, nourishing oil, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. It takes just a few minutes to mix together and makes a lovely homemade self-care treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, sweet almond oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional, for a stronger autumn scent
Instructions
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Mix the Dry Ingredients.
Add the sugar and pumpkin pie spice to a clean, dry mixing bowl.
If using the optional cinnamon, add it now and stir everything together. -
Add the Oil.
Slowly stir in your chosen oil a little at a time.
Continue mixing until the scrub has a thick, slightly damp consistency. You may not need the entire ⅓ cup, so add it gradually. - Add the Vanilla. Stir in the vanilla extract until it is evenly distributed throughout the sugar mixture.
- Check the Consistency. The finished scrub should be moist enough to hold together when pressed, but not so oily that liquid pools at the bottom.
- Transfer to a Jar. Spoon the finished sugar scrub into a clean, completely dry jar.
- Seal. Close the jar with a tight-fitting lid and keep it somewhere cool and dry between uses.
How To Use Your Sugar Scrub
Wet your skin with warm water, then scoop out a small amount of scrub.
Gently massage it over your skin using circular motions, concentrating on rough areas such as elbows, knees, hands and feet.
Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry.
The sugar helps remove dry, flaky skin while the oil leaves behind a light moisturising layer.
Just be careful when using an oil-based scrub in the shower because the floor can become slippery.
A Few Simple Tips
Brown sugar is gentler. If you have sensitive skin, brown sugar has a softer texture than regular white granulated sugar.
Don’t use it on your face. This scrub is designed for the body. Sugar crystals can be too abrasive for delicate facial skin.
Make small batches. Homemade beauty products don’t contain the preservatives found in commercial products, so there is little reason to make a huge jar.
Keep water out of the jar. Use a clean, dry spoon rather than wet fingers whenever possible. Introducing water can encourage spoilage.
Patch test first. Spices, fragrances and oils can irritate some people’s skin, so test a little on a small area before covering yourself in it.
Make It Into an Easy Homemade Gift 🎁
This is also a really inexpensive homemade gift.
Fill a small glass jar with the scrub, add a lid and tie some twine or ribbon around the top. Add a handwritten label saying:
Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
You could even combine it with homemade soap or a natural loofah sponge to make a simple DIY spa basket.
If you enjoy making inexpensive things instead of buying them, you might also like 20 Things Frugal People Make Instead Of Buy To Save Money.
How Long Does Homemade Sugar Scrub Last?
Because this version doesn’t contain fresh pumpkin, it keeps much better than recipes made with pumpkin puree.
Store it tightly sealed somewhere cool and dry, and always check the smell, colour and texture before using it again. If anything seems unusual, throw it away and make a fresh batch.
Avoid adding fresh pumpkin puree if you want to keep the scrub stored for any length of time. Fresh ingredients introduce moisture and greatly shorten its usable life.
Final Thoughts
This Homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Sugar Body Scrub is one of those DIY projects that almost feels too easy.
Sugar, oil, vanilla and pumpkin spice are all you really need.
In a few minutes you have a sweet-smelling autumn body scrub that costs very little to make and can also be turned into a lovely homemade gift.
Sometimes the simplest homemade ideas really are the best.