Orange Cream Sugar Scrub

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Hi Friends! I’m just slightly addicted to sugar scrubs lately, especially now that it’s sandal season. The kids and I finished the last batch of scrubs we made, so it was time to whip up another batch. So yesterday, I made a scrumptious orange cream sugar scrub that not only smells amazing, but also does wonders for dry skin!

homemade sugar scrub with orange and vanilla essential oils

I absolutely love the taste and scent of orange and vanilla blended together. It’s honestly one of my all-time favorite combos, and it’s probably why I’m also crazy about Creamsicles. And since Creamsicles remind me of summer, I really wanted to capture that delicious flavor in a sugar scrub.

I used orange essential oil, which is slightly invigorating and offers a nice pick-me-up in the morning. We were out of vanilla extract, which wasn’t really a surprise considering the amount of baking that goes on around here.

So, I used a few drops of Stress Away, which is one my favorite Young Living Essential Oil blends. It contains vanilla and has a very subtle calming vanilla scent. Of course, you can substitute vanilla extract if you have it!

coconut oil with orange essential oil and stress away oil blend

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
5 drops orange essential oil
4 drops Stress Away blend or vanilla extract

Directions

Scoop the sugar into a half-pint mason jar, and add the coconut oil.

Add the essential oils, and stir everything together until well blended.

When I was making this, the kids thought it looked like shaved ice, so that might be another treat to make this summer!

orange and vanilla sugar scrub in a half pint mason jar

Aren’t those the easiest directions?! As pricey as scrubs are when you buy them, it amazes me that they’re so incredibly easy to make. Wish I had known about this years ago, but really, better late than never!

And the nice thing about making your own scrubs is that you can adjust the scents. I think I mentioned this before, but I’m not a fan of heavily scented products, so I tend to be conservative when I add the oils. If you’re looking for a stronger scent, just add some more drops until the combo is right for you.

homemade orange cream sugar scrub in a mason jar for summer

I love the orange cream sugar scrub because it’s invigorating, yet calming at the same time — perfect for mornings or after a day at the beach or pool. Just think of it as a Creamsicle without the calories!

What are your favorite summer scents? Have you made any sugar scrubs lately? I’m always looking for more ideas.

Thanks for stopping by!