The best part of the holidays is being able to take those flavors and use them for more than baking. This DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub is the perfect use!
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Whether you're making this for your own use, or wanting to make up a huge batch to gift to friends; you can't go wrong with this Christmas sugar scrub! You basically put everything in a bowl and mix.
Simple and smells amazing! I'm giving you all the details on how to make this, as well as ideas on gift packaging below.
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
This scrub is super simple, and most of the ingredients can already be found in your pantry! But just in case you're missing something I'll post links to where you can grab them from Amazon! The stores are CRAZY this time of year, and nobody wants to deal with that mess.
Here is all you need to make your own homemade gifts. These are just ideas, there are many other brands out there so feel free to use whatever you find!
Sunco Natural Raw Sugar, Natural Raw Cane Sugar, Turbinado Sugar, Demerara Sugar Bulk, Pack of 1
Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 16 Ounce
McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
McCormick Ground Cinnamon, 18 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Simply Organic Ginger Root Ground Certified Organic, 1.64-Ounce Container
Simply Organic Nutmeg Ground CERTIFIED ORGANIC 2.3oz. bottle
Simply Organic Cloves Ground Certified Organic, 2.82-Ounce Container
365 Everyday Value, Organic Ground Allspice, 1.83 oz
How long do sugar scrubs last?
Most sugar scrubs will last up to 6 months when stored properly. Make sure the lid is always on the container you have it stored in!
Do sugar scrubs need to be refrigerated?
Depends on the ingredients. This particular scrub does not need to be refrigerated. Make sure you follow all the directions on the jar or in the recipe!
How do you make sugar scrub Christmas presents?
Making a large batch and then dividing into individual containers make for an awesome Christmas gift! Tie some pretty ribbon around the jar for some extra festive flair.
You can print off some super cute and personalized labels or here's a FREE copy of mine: Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Labels Yay!
How To Make Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
- Combine all ingredients into one bowl and mix!
- Store in jars or other container with lid.
The boys had so much fun and felt such success. I loved the idea that they helped make their own teacher's gifts. And it's a pretty mess free project, with some adult help (definitely don't let them do it alone especially with some of the hot ingredients).
Homemade DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
Equipment
- plastic or glass jars to store in
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar , I like turbinado sugar for a course scrub and brown sugar for a milder scrub, or a mix of both
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil
- 6 tablespoons cocoa butter , melted if using discs
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons ginger
- 1 tablespoons nutmeg
- 1 tablespoons ground cloves
- 1 tablespoons allspice
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil and cocoa butter into liquid form. I used the microwave, it took about 1-2 minutes. You can also use a double boiler.
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix to incorporate. Store in plastic or glass jars. Use on body 1-2 times a week for deep exfoliation.
Notes
- You can also use all coconut oil but the cocoa butter is very moisturizing and keeps the scrub together well.
- Make sure the coconut oil and cocoa butter are melted before assembling and
- Be careful when handling he hot cocoa butter and coconut oil.
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
The Food Hunter
this is a wonderful gift idea
veggiesdontbite
Thank you!
Hedi
I wouldnt mind if I got these from Santa! Can Santa send these to UK? 🙂
veggiesdontbite
Lol!! Thanks Hedi!
Kathy Hester
What a great idea! I have a ton of friends with birthday in January and this is what I'll be making them!
veggiesdontbite
Awesome Kathy!! Thanks so much!
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com
I love this scrub! It looks and I can imagine smells, good enough to eat. I want to go use it in the shower then follow it up with my gingerbread waffles for breakfast! I will be in gingerbread heaven!
I love your post too. Carry on being you! That is so important.
Happy holidays!
veggiesdontbite
Awe, thanks so much Mel!! I love it, a gingerbread all day kind of day sounds good to me!! Have an amazing holiday!
Kelly @ TastingPage
That is such a great gift, and your kids are adorable! I also love your early resolutions. It's always great to think about how to improve your life - no matter what the timing is. Good luck with it!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you Kelly! It was so fun to do with them!
Jenn
Lovely post, Sophia! Some very good reminders here. And I love this scrub. I've never made my own bath and body products, but you definitely make it seem super easy. Or, I might just eat this....sounds delicious. LOL!
veggiesdontbite
Thanks Jenn! This is my first scrub and it's been received really well. Even had a reader make it the same day and love it. I think I'll incorporate more things like this now and then!
The Vegan 8
Love gingerbread flavor and smell, I bet this smells just fantastic! I love making diy scrubs and my favorite thing is face masks. You already know how I feel about all the social media stuff. Keep it real and enough with the competitiveness crap. People are too threatened by others and all it does is show insecurity.
veggiesdontbite
I have loved hearing about all your home made face masks! I need to make one soon. This was super fun to make and smells SO yum! I am with you, maybe just focus on yourself and not worry so much about others and then you'll be happy with where you are!
Mandy
Let me first say that your kids are beyond ADORABLE!!! So so precious!! And this body scrub sounds good enough to eat - YUM!
I gotta tell you, your IG page (and blog) has always stood out to me because you stand firm in what you believe in - you're genuine, real and incredibly talented. This past year has been very difficult for me as I learned the hard way about who is real and who isn't. Bloggers and IG pages conforming into what they see as popular, even if it means losing sight of who they really are. The obsession with the number of followers is crazy. The competitive nature of social media has been an absolute downer, but I surround myself with those who keep doing what they're doing without focusing on the number of "likes" or followers. What I'm trying to say is keep doing what YOU'RE doing!! I will support you no matter what type of post you share. I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store for you!! And definitely be proud of your success!!! You've worked damn hard to get where you are today without sacrificing who you are. Love to you, my friend!! ❤️❤️
veggiesdontbite
Awe Mandy, your comment really made my day! I try to be real, I am not a fake in any way. That's why I have always been transparent in how we live our lives even among all the rude comments in the past. But ignoring and moving on is the way to go for me because I am happy and proud of our lives. I'm sorry it's been so tough for you. I guess I have some thick skin most of the time and just delete all the nasty stuff before letting it sink in much, LOL. A bully will never engage with those who turn their back! I agree, it's quality over quantity. I much prefer to be the turtle than the hare. Plus in my book, as long as I get to be myself and stick to what I love to do, I'm happy. And I know I'm at least reaching a few people so coolio!! I'm learning how to ignore the annoyingness of social media and just focus on the great part like meeting awesome peeps like you!! Looking forward to a new year with all my old buds!
Kristina
to me, authentic means that if you know me, you know you can count on me - to be consistent, to be kind, to celebrate and be genuinely happy for your successes. you'll always know where you stand with me. for my blog readers and clients, authentic means my own true voice. my ideas and creations, no matter what the trends might be.
I quite enjoy the internet *because* of all the friendships I have made - many that have become in real life friendships, and a couple that are very close friends.
the negative side of the internet is the anonymous aspect, which allows some to act and speak differently than they would face to face. even further, internet anonymity allows these same people to justify their actions with poor excuses. when people explain away horrible behavior by blaming completely unrelated circumstances, that is not authentic - that is simply true character.
we all get to choose how we treat others in life - just as we can choose who to spend time with, and who to not.
(what is the podcast, by the way? I'd love to listen!)
Kristina
also, I LOVE the scrub! some of my earliest recipes on the blog years ago were scrubs. 🙂 what a fun thing to get kids involved in - CUTE photos!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you SO much for your awesome thoughtful comment friend! I totally agree with everything you said, I do enjoy meeting so many great great people online that I hope to meet in person one day. But it definitely comes with a bad side, however I do think that eventually true colors come out...I am so lucky to have met you here! Thank you for your kind words always! Now I have to go look at your blog and find the scrubs, SO cool! I have never done a post like this but it was something that I really wanted to share and have already had one reader make it with great results! And my boys loved making it too, so that's a win in my book. Anything that is a success here I definitely want to tell the world about! Here's to 2016, the year of being you and continuing great friendships!
The Vegan 8
Well said Kristina!
kathy patalsky
LOVE this message and love you. It can absolutely get CRAZY out here in internet blogger land. But you are so right that we all need to just be ourselves because that is the only way we can feel good about the work we put out there. It is a challenge to find your VOICE as a blogger and to put yourself out there, but it feels so good once you get there. Thank you for reminding me of such an inspiring word Sophia! #AUTHENTICITYin2016
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Kathy! I feel so blessed that this blogger world has led me to so many awesome people, including all you LA friends. But it definitely can get hard. I find that focusing on what's inside me and what makes me happy helps me stay focused. I love all the different blogger voices out there, I can always tell when something is yours! And I think that's what people don't realize, there is always enough room for more unique authentic voices, it's when you aren't yourself that you get lost in the shuffle. Here's to 2016, and being authentic. And now off to check out the French Toast I see....OMG it sounds AMAZING!
Megan
I would love more DIY things like this! Your blog is one of my favorites - thank you!
veggiesdontbite
Thank you so much Megan! That totally made my night! I have a few more ideas up my sleeve for the coming year. Thank you for being here!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
I loved the honesty and real talk in this post. The end of the year kinda puts me in that mood too and it was nice to see another side of Sophia <3 And your kids are ADORABLE! Oh my goodness that picture just made me smile so big! A great little DIY gift too, I bet it smells incredible!
veggiesdontbite
Awe, thank you Natalie! I felt the need to get it out because it's been on my mind a lot lately. The kids just LOVED doing this and were so excited to give it to their teachers! I plan to make more for others too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know which podcast you're talking about 😉 and I agree 100%
And I think I need to make some of this as a last minute gift for some family members! Perfect!
veggiesdontbite
Yes, that's the one! It was a good one and really got me thinking. I feel happy to have met you here on this online world! I hope you and your family have a fabulous holiday and let me know if you make any scrubs!
Summer
Mmmm! THIS is going on next year's gift list, thank you for sharing! I use essential oils, so it may also become next year's Christmas make 'n' take workshop, too...I'll have to do some experimenting!
Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing wholesome ideas for health and happiness. God bless you & your family...Merry Christmas! ?
veggiesdontbite
Thank you Summer!! I actually have essential oils too, and was going to use them but then I wanted something than anyone could make with what they had easy access to. I love doing what I do and it's awesome people like you that make it worth it!
Kaila@HealthyHelperBlog
I want to make this for my mom for her birthday next week!! Is there anything that can be used in place of the cocoa butter?
veggiesdontbite
Hi Kaila! Yes! I say in the notes section that you could just use all coconut oil. The cocoa butter is a nice added touch for moisture but all coconut oil would work fine. Let me know how it goes!