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Make a Sugar Face and Body Scrub with Pantry Staples

Make a simple DIY sugar exfoliator using pantry staples. It’s quick to mix, gentle on skin, full of antioxidants, and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

brown sugar scrub in two small bowls, with a wooden stopper in one, overflowing with sugar scrub

This five-minute body scrub exfoliates without abrasion, leaves skin feeling soft, and smells delightful. Follow the recipe below to create a pumpkin-spice brown sugar scrub that helps revive dry, dull skin for cooler months.

How to Make a DIY Sugar Exfoliator

Combine the ingredients below in a bowl and stir until well mixed.

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (or swap in honey or olive oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon citrus essential oil

To use: scoop a small amount into your hands and gently massage over damp skin, either on the face or body. Let the scrub sit for 1–2 minutes to allow the oils to absorb, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel. Use 2–3 times per week. Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, the scrub should keep for up to a month.

DIY body scrub for the fall and winter months that will exfoliate and revitalize dull skin

brown sugar scrub for fall and winter, overflowing from a simple modern container

making your own sugar scrub with brown sugar and a few other pantry staples

Photography Brittni Mehlhoff

Do you reach for body scrubs more in fall and winter to keep skin soft? What other rituals or products help you combat dryness and dullness when temperatures drop?

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How to Make a DIY Sugar Exfoliator

Brittni

This fall body scrub gently exfoliates without damaging the skin, offers antioxidant benefits, and smells delicious. It’s safe to use on the body and can be used on the face if you’re gentle. Store in a sealed jar and enjoy within a month.
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Equipment

  • glass jar with airtight lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup coconut oil (or honey or olive oil)
  • ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon citrus essential oil

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until the texture is even.
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  • Transfer the scrub to a clean glass jar with an airtight lid and store in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
  • To use, scoop a small amount and gently massage over damp skin. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry.


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