Pamper yourself or make some cute gifts in a jar with this Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe!
When it comes to the holidays, I’m all about taking time out to relax, unwind, and pamper myself. That’s why I LOVE this easy Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe!
You won’t believe how easy it is to make up your own dreamy sugar body scrub! Simply mix coconut oil with brown sugar and all of your favorite cozy holiday spices. Then top it off with some sweet vanilla essential oils and you’ve got the most festive, luxurious scrub to exfoliate your skin and keep it smooth all season long!
Plus, once you know how to make it, you can spoil others with this little luxury, too! This makes the CUTEST little homemade Gift in a Jar for friends and family!
So what are you waiting for? Here’s what you’ll need to make your own exfoliating Gingerbread Sugar Body Scrub…
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe
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Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves
- 1/4 tsp. Ground Allspice
- 25 drops Vanilla Essential Oil
- Wide Mouth 8 oz. Mason Jar
How to Make Gingerbread Sugar Scrub:
- Place 1/2 cup Coconut Oil in microwave safe dish, and microwave for 45 seconds, or until completely melted.
- Transfer melted Coconut Oil to small mixing bowl, and stir in Brown Sugar, Spices, and Essential Oil drops. Mix well.
- Transfer to a Mason Jar, and you’re done! So Easy! {For scrubs, I love using the Wide Mouth 8 oz. Jars}
- Wait around 24 hours for the sugar scrub to start to solidify again, stirring occasionally.
What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe:
Coconut Oil

Vanilla Essential Oil
Wide Mouth 8oz. Mason Jars
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So have you tried this Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe yet?
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CoCo says
I can’t wait to make this scrub, Heidi! Ever since we’ve been at the cabin my normally oily skin has been super dry and sensitive. I never understood “winter skin” until this trip. This scrub will definitely help get my skin back on track. Thanks so much, sweet friend! Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
That sounds like perfect timing, CoCo! Have fun mixing up your sugar scrub and treating your skin! 🙂
Judee says
I do love sugar scrubs and the idea of using all the cozy spices sounds wonderful. Perfect way to relax during this busy holiday season.
Heidi says
I agree, Judee… it’s such a luxurious treat during the hustle and bustle of the holidays!
Adriana Leandro says
Sounds like a good scrub for skin.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Adriana! 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!
Veronica Lee says
These scrubs all sound so amazing.
I especially love the vanilla coconut oil sugar scrub.
Heidi says
Ooh yes… that’s one of my favorites, too! 🙂
Her Digital Coffee says
I got so excited upon seeing the title of this post! I love DIY scrubs and just happen to have some coconut oil handy. Thank you for sharing Heidi! I can’t wait to try these different scents!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… have fun making your sugar scrubs!
somewhereinireland says
The cookies with the chocolate kiss look so good and I’m sure they would be addicting to me. 🙂 Thanks for all the tips and have a great week and a very nice Thanksgiving.
Heidi says
Thank you so much… and those cookies are definitely a family favorite here!
Michelle says
Great idea using gingerbread spices to perk up that autumn/fall sugar scrub!
Heidi says
Aww,,, thank you, Michelle!
Kathrine Eldridge says
Perfect DIY bodycare for the winter season! Thanks for sharing Heidi!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Heidi says
I completely agree… exfoliating and moisturizing that dry skin is so important this time of year!
Lisa's Notebook says
Years ago I used to buy a Gingerbread Brown Sugar scrub from Space NK as a festive treat to myself – it cost a fortune 🙁 I SO wish I’d known how easy it is to make your own, thank you, Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lisa! This really is so incredibly simple to make! 🙂
Lovely says
I would love to try this DIY scrub. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… you will love it!
Carol says
Sugar scrubs are so good for your skin and I love the smell of gingerbread.
Heidi says
They really are such a treat for your skin!
delphine says
hum il doit être bon ce sucre
Bises
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Delphine… c’est magnifique. 🙂 Bises