Basic Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar. 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Oil. 15-20 drops Young Living Essential Oil in the scent of your choice. Natural Food Coloring (optional) 8 oz Jar with Lid or 4 oz Mason Jars or 8oz Glass Jars. Avery 2″ Round Labels (a great way to add a label to your sugar scrub) Click to see full answer. Also to know is, how long does DIY sugar scrub last? two months Beside above, can you use regular sugar for a sugar scrub? Basic Sugar Scrub Recipe 1 cup sugar – you can use regular sugar, brown sugar or cane sugar. Epsom or sea salt will also work but I find they can be a bit harsh, especially if your skin is sensitive. Beside above, which is better sugar or salt scrub? Sugar scrubs have smaller granules than salt, and are best suited for sensitive skin. Salt scrubs are generally more abrasive because of their sharper edges and therefore do a better job at smoothing out the rough skin patches on the body.Do you melt the coconut oil when making a sugar scrub?Directions: 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 1 cup of White Sugar. Add 10 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil {or more for a stronger scent}, and mix again until well combined.
