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A homemade sugar scrub is a simple way to bring warm seasonal scents into a self-care routine or make a useful, handmade gift. This cinnamon spice version combines white and brown sugar with coconut oil, ground cloves and cinnamon leaf essential oil. The recipe is listed as making 1 cup; prepare it in a clean bowl and store it in a dry glass jar.
Homemade Sugar Scrub: Cinnamon Spice Ingredients
Gather the ingredients and jar before you begin. Use cinnamon leaf essential oil rather than cinnamon bark oil, as specified in the recipe. Essential oils can irritate skin, so check the product label and test a small amount of the finished scrub on a small area of skin before wider use.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 6 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 clean glass jar for storage
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Scrub
- Put the white sugar and brown sugar in a glass mixing bowl. Stir them together, then mix in the ground cloves.
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- Melt the coconut oil. Add the cinnamon leaf essential oil and stir to combine.
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- Pour the oil mixture into the sugars and mix until evenly combined. Spoon the scrub into the glass jar.
If the coconut oil firms up as it cools, stir the scrub before use. Keep water out of the jar while mixing and scooping; using a clean, dry spoon can help limit moisture getting into the mixture.
How to Use and Store the Scrub
Use a small amount on damp skin and massage gently, then rinse thoroughly. It can be used to exfoliate legs before shaving, as described in the original recipe, but avoid scrubbing hard or using it on broken, irritated or freshly shaved skin. Do not use it on the face or other sensitive areas. Stop if irritation occurs, and take care in the shower because oil can make surfaces slippery.
The scrub is intended to keep for several weeks. Store the jar on a counter or another cool, dry place rather than in the shower, where repeated exposure to moisture may affect the mixture. Discard it if its appearance or smell changes.
More Sugar Scrub Ideas
For other homemade scrub projects, consider these variations:
- Make Your Own Unicorn Sugar Scrubs
- DIY Floral Sugar Scrub
- Vanilla Latte Coffee Scrub DIY
- Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub DIY
Conclusion
This homemade sugar scrub pairs brown sugar, white sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon leaf essential oil and cloves for a warmly scented seasonal recipe. Mix it in a clean bowl, store it away from shower moisture, and use it gently on suitable areas of skin. Recipe by Laura.
