I am still recovering from this last weekend. My feet are killing me. We did a lot of walking and running back and forth to make sure everything was running smoothly with the Snap Conference.
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Me feet needed a little extra love and pampering. So I was excited to be able to use some of this amazing Lemon Sugar Scrub. I whipped it up a couple of weeks ago and have used it a couple of times but still had some left. Perfect!
It is so easy to make. Really! I simply took two cups of white granulated Sugar and mixed in a 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup Almond Oil (Coconut Oil will work too). Add the oil slowly till you have a nice soft consistency that is soft but not too oily. Then add a few drops of Lemon Essential Oil.
Scoop the mixture into a pretty jar. And keep it all to yourself. Or…if you are the sharing type…which sometimes I am, gift it to your mom or one of your best girlfriends! They will love you forever!
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This stuff is really so amazing and feels so decadent and expensive. No one will be the wiser that it was so easy and inexpensive to make. Those are the best kind of gifts to give…am I right?
This makes your feet so soft and makes them smell so good. Perfect for those summer time feet.
I made the labels on my Silhouette CAMEO. I have the silhouette file available for those who would like to download it here:
Want to see some other Homemade Scrub Recipes I have shared in the past? Check out this recipe for Peppermint Foot Scrub and a Brown Sugar Scrub.
I’m absolutely LOVING these. What a cute gift idea! How did you make those darling labels? I think that the labels really add to the cuteness!!! angellsworth at gmail com
I made the labels with my silhouette CAMEO. I have the file if you would like it.
Hey Amy, I would love the file. I don’t have a silhouette but could I just use it to print off and cut out myself?
Thanks!!
Ange, the link is in the post near the bottom. You should be able to click on it and download it and print it from there. If you have trouble let me know! Thanks!
Thanks Amy!
Hi there. I have a quick question. I am going to be filling 18, 8oz mason jars with this scrub recipe and was wondering how much I should make at one time, or should I make the standard amount that she has above and just see how far it get’s me each time? What do you suggest?
Hi, Can you send me the label please?
I tried to download the labels and could not, could you please email me it?
[email protected]
Hi, could you send me the file for the label you made? Thank you!
hey Amy can i have the file for the labels?
Hi there! I love this idea and am going to have a craft party with my mama girlfriends….I was trying to download the labels but the .studio is not downloading. I have a mac and apparently there is not an application that can open that kind of file. Is there another way of getting it?
Thanks!!
Hi there. I have a quick question. I am going to be filling 18, 8oz mason jars with this scrub recipe and was wondering how much I should make at one time, or should I make the standard amount that she has above and just see how far it get’s me each time? What do you suggest?
This looks amazing. I wanna try it and make my hubby give me a foot treatment, haha. He used to do that back in the day. I’m sad we didn’t get a chance to chat during SNAP although I totally understand how busy you were! It was a great conference. Also what are you shooting this scrub on? I love how distressed it is!
I know! Thanks Heidi! Wish we could have chatted! I took apart an old swing that was at my house when we moved in. Then I just made a slab of wood out of it for pictures. I will share the tutorial here shortly :) Thanks!
I love making my own sugar scrubs. You’ll have to try using Citrus Bliss (also doTerra) in another scrub. It smells SO good!
I LOVE Citrus Bliss! I will for sure have to make that one next time! Or a lavender one before bedtime!!
I just stumbled on this and can’t wait to try it. Can you please tell me more about the scents Citress Bliss and Terra? I am totally new to this, as if you hadn’t guessed. Also, I would love the information on printing the label. Thanks so mch for sharing!
doTerra EO’s are a brand name and only available to purchase through someone. Citrus Bliss is one of their blends.
This looks like a great springtime/summer gift for girlfriends. And your photos are amazing!
Awww…thanks Emily! You are so sweet!
These look fab – I love sugar scrubs so def’ going to give these are go. How long do you think they’ll keep in the jar ?
I’ve got some rose aromatherapy oil think I will try that one too.
((hugs)) Suzie xoxo
I have had this for over a month now. Just got around to posting it and there is still some in the jar. It still smells and works like new. It has been sitting in my office too.
It is my understanding that essential oils have a “preservative” power. With Almond oil you will know when it has gone off. I would say probably 60 days is best for the freshest fragrance and the integrity of the ingredients. Keep in the fridge in warm climates as it will break down faster in the heat. Coconut Oil however should keep for 3-6 months in the open. Don’t know if you will “know” by smell when the Coconut Oil is off….
I love this, so funny that I have been researching recipes for natural oil based beauty products andwith this pops up onthe my news feed. This will make a wonderful Mothers Day gift! Lemon is my favorite pick me up!
haha! Perfect timing!
that sounds really nice right now…
I know right?! Hope you have recovered from Snap!
Oh I want to try this. I love all thing’s lemon!
Me too Mindy! I knew I liked you! :)
LOVE this. Love lemons (don’t they smell so clean?) and foot scrubs. Perfect! :)
Thanks Kirstin! So good to meet you this weekend! LOVE me some citrus too!
I am anxious to try this. Are you able to share the printable for the label – love it!
I will try to get the label up as soon as possible. It is a silhouette file.
Perfect for Mother’s Day!!! looking forward to the Silhouette file!
Do you have a link to those cute labels? I would love to make these for gifts, and the label makes it sooo cute!
Thanks Kate. Send me an email and I can get it to you. I will try to get a link up to the file as soon as I can get to it here on this post.
Love you site. You sound like someone I would enjoy being friends with. I went out today and got some cute bottles and am going to make the peppermint scrub for my sons teacher and his aides at school for Christmas. My only problem is how can I get the labels, I purchased both round n square avery labels but I am not real computer savvy. Thanks again
I would also love to know where you got those cute labels? We are hosting a mother daughter event and I would love to make these as favors.
I have the labels as a silhouette file. I can send it to you if you would like. Just leave me a comment or an email.
Can you use lemon juice instead of essential oil?
I personally would not use the lemon juice. The essential oils are so nice for your skin and the shelf life of them is a long time. I would worry about the juice turning the sugar rancid.
Very cute! Can you tell us where you got your cute jar?
The jar is just a short mason canning jar. Just covered the embossed name with the label!
Love the labels also! Where did you get them?
Hey Amber! I made the labels with my Silhouette. I have the file but it is an svg file! You can have a copy if you would like.
Would love to have the file for the labels. I am working a fishing tournament next week and am definitely going to make this and give away. Thanks!!
So cute!! Can’t wait to try it! Can you please send me the file for the labels?
Thanks!
Bummer, I don’t have a Silhouette. I was hoping it was a printable.
I still have not learned how to change a silhouette file into a pdf for everyone to use. If anyone knows how I would love to know. That way I can share it with everyone and not just silhouette users. I know many of you don’t have them.
I have been trying for the last hour to try and convert the file to no avail :(
Have you figured anything out???
Thanks so much for your awesome ideas :)
I am in love with this idea and can’t wait to try it! Could you also send me the file for the cute labels?
Hello first time here. Love ur blog. I am obssessed w/scrubs. I use them everyday in my underarm area. I don’t like dark underarms nor the residue of the deororant. I’ve heard lemon & baking soda are good to lighten those body parts that tend to be darker, like our knees, elbows etc. I wonder if this scrub is the way to go?! Thank You! Sorry for the long comment.
How do you use Coconut Oil as it is a solid below 75 dgrees? Thank you.
That is a great question. You can warm it up in the microwave just a little bit or run the bottle under warm water. Then when it is liquid you can mix it with the sugar. It will harden when not in use. But you will be able to scoop some out and it will warm in your hands and then you will be able to use it as a scrub!
I love homemade sugar scrubs and this look perfect for summer and Mom Amy!!
Thanks for linking up!!
I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2012/spring-food-and-crafts/
Have a great weekend!
Your pretty lemon sugar scrub is perfect for a small summer fun basket I wanted to give to some friends. What great timing! Thank you for sharing!
Where did you get the cute little jars? I love them, and where did you get the cute labels. I didn’t see where to download the labels.
I used this as inspiration to make my own scrub: check it out!
http://trixih.blogspot.com/2012/04/sugar-lemon-scrub.html
this is SO cute! i’m going to make these as part of the gift bags full of wine, yummy snacks,and other things to pamper themselves with that i’m giving to my bridesmaids!
do these have a somewhat long shelf life? i’m sure they’ll just need to be stirred up right?!
Perfect timing! I’m going to make this for my mom for Mother’s Day. She gardens a lot so it will be a perfect remedy for her hands, thank you!
Where do I buy the essential oil? I really want to make this but can’t find a place that sells them.
I get mine at a grocery store near us in the natural foods section. I’ve seen them for sale on Amazon too. Probably Whole Foods would have them if you have one near you.
Love this! Thanks for sharing. Where did you find your scoop?
Looks so good, and I’m sure it feels (and smells) even better!! Gonna try it!! Thanks. And beautiful pictures!
I am so tickled to find a recipe for a something I’ve had on my list to buy! Thank you! I can’t wait to make it!
What else can you use this for?
Recipe looks awesome! Found you on pinterest. In regards to the labels… I have no idea what a silhouette is, but if you can print from whatever program you use to make them, try this. Download and install the free program “cutepdf”, it installs as a virtual “printer” on your computer. In your program you make the labels with, go to print them, select “cutepdf” as your printer, pick a place to save, and you’ve got a .pdf to share! I love that little tool, hope it works for you!
does anyone know of a really good face scrub?
I use a facial scrub from Indigo Wild. After reading this, I’m thinking about trying to make a facial scrub too. It has sugar, some type of oil and a few essential oils in it.
Love this idea, went out today to fetch the ingredients, however, I was unable to find Almond oil, I did find the coconut oil, I’m assuming that you use the same amount as the almond oil? also, I didn’t find just lemon essential oil, instead I found lemongrass. I hope these ingresients will still work together. I am excited to make this for mothers day and teacher appreciation week. Thanks for the post!
I’m going to try to make this for my step-daughter’s birthday party this weekend. She wants a lemon/lime theme, so I’ll use these as favors for her friends! Fingers crossed it comes out good!
I love the lemon idea!! I’ve made different versions of this over time. I use it to shave my legs. It exfoliates so well and leaves your legs smoother than anything I’ve ever tried!! You just scrub it on your legs, shave, rub more on yours legs and shave one more time and it gets rid of the dead skin cells.
What a wonderful and easy idea! What size jar does this recipe fill up? I am making 25 4ounce jars as baby shower favors :)
Hi! Love these…so cute! Is it just foot scrub or can it be used on your whole body?
Cant wait to try this! I love everything lemon :)
hia great easy idea, would frshly squeezed lemon work as well as essential oils?? or will it not keep as long?
What size jar would you recommend for gift giving (number of ounces)? Definitely want to do these scrubs for gifts this Christmas. :)
Hello, I love this idea and thinking about making this for all my little ones teachers as Christmas presents. How long is the shelf life? If I made it now would it be okay mid December? Thanks!!!
Hi there, I was just wondering where the best place/temperature is to store this scrub is? Because of the oil I wouldn’t want to keep it in the fridge. Will it get moldy if I leave it at room temperature?
i hav tried the coconut oil,but it semms it gets hard.do u hav any suggestions?
Coconut oil turns into a solid around 70 degrees..Room temperature. So you could still use it and then warm some up in your hand. It should loosen up when it gets warmer. Or you can put the jar in warm water to warm it up and it will become more liquid. I really like the Coconut oil though!! Or if it bothers you and you want it prettier you can use a different oil such as almond Oil.
These are brilliant! I’m actually going to make some for Christmas this year…sisters in law, aunts, girlfriends, teachers….anyway, my question is, being that all of this is edible /organic material, how long would you expect the scrub to last? I purchased lemon extract because I thought it might last longer. And I didn’t think about almond oil (yum!) but is coconut oil found in liquid form? I’ve only seen it as a solid. It would smell great I think. Can’t wait to get to working on this! :)
Coconut oil will form a solid at about room temp. So you can use it it just may look a little more clumpy. But once you warm it in your hands, it will soften right up. Coconut oil is really good for you. I would expect it to last for a couple of months if sealed properly. Make sure to clean hands before touching it so you don’t leave bacteria on the jar to grow!!
This is perfect! I would love to make this for a friends upcoming babyshower as favors. I tried downloading the label and it didn’t work unfortunately. Would you be able to e-mail it to me? [email protected]
Can you tell how to use the scrubs you post,thanks.
I would also like to know how to use them. You said you put on a tag the scrub – needs to be refridgerated, what all do you put on your tag when giving away?
Can you send me the file for the labels for the lemon and if you can peppermint… Loving them… Thank you so much… I make an orange one also…
Could you use lemon juice instead of the essential oils?
Would you mind sharing where you got that jar? I love the shape and size!!
Could you send the .pdf file for scrubs – cannot open as you posted. Thank you
The only file I have is an svg file
This is from Jessica – on May 5, 2012 she wrote:
“Recipe looks awesome! Found you on pinterest. In regards to the labels… I have no idea what a silhouette is, but if you can print from whatever program you use to make them, try this. Download and install the free program “cutepdf”, it installs as a virtual “printer” on your computer. In your program you make the labels with, go to print them, select “cutepdf” as your printer, pick a place to save, and you’ve got a .pdf to share! I love that little tool, hope it works for you!”
Perhaps you could try her suggestion, and then you’d be able to have the labels in pdf format.
I would also like to know how to use them. You said you put on a tag the scrub – needs to be refridgerated, what all do you put on your tag when giving away?
Yes! Put the instructions. Basically it is a scrub to use in the tub or shower or at the sink for your hands. Anywhere you want softer, smoother skin. Refrigerating will just make it last longer. A few weeks out should be fine.
Thanks. It helped me come up with a poem.
This is a sugar scrub,
to use in the shower or the tub.
Just on your hands, you think,
Use it in the sink.
Want your skin smooth and soft?
Then use this scrub oft.
Using only a smidge?
Keep the rest of me in the fridge.
It will extend me a tad,
and your skin will be glad
Can you add any essential oil?? Thinking of personalising them for Christmas presents!
Essential oils would be perfect to add!!
Can you use real lemon juice instead?
It should be fine. Not sure if it will be sticky. You could test it out on a little bit first. I would refrigerate it though as I am not sure it would have a long shelf life.
What a FAB idea! Unfortunately I’m unable to download your label (my Mac has issues), any chance you can email it to me? Pretty please with lemon sugar scrub on top? Lol thanks!
I just made the scrub and it turned out great! I’m unable to open the file to the labels though. Are you able to send me the file? Thank you for sharing such a wonderful idea! I made the peppermint too;)
HI , I made the Lemon sugar scrub and am unable to print the label can you e-mail it to me?
LOVE this! I’d love to make them this holiday season! Where did you get the cure jars? All I can find are mason jars but the ones you used look great! Also, I’m unable to download the label, can you email it to me? Love your blog!
I just had to add that I made this tonight, as well as peppermint and sweet orange, and it was super simple. I think they will make great gifts for coworkers. Thanks a ton. Oh and I used safflower oil and didn’t notice too much of a color change…I couldn’t find coconut or almond oil in my area…or I wasn’t looking in the right place:)
This was so much fun (but messy) to make! I also made your peppermint candy cane scrub, which i put too much food dye in so it isn’t so candy cane like anymore, but I’m still happy with it:)
Thanks for the ideas, made perfect xmas gifts.
I posted pictures to my new blog if you want to check them out
x
Hi,
Love this idea, can’t wait to try it. Thinking of making it as a gift favor for my sister’s birthday. Could you send me the file for the labels?
Thank you!
Erin
I love your lemon sugar scub recipe! Would it okay to be used as a face scrub as well?
Hi! I’m loving this scrub. I just whipped up two batches and am excited to give it as gifts. I used grape seed oil and added a little lemon zest in with it to give it a little color.
I’m wondering if you would please email me your label. I don’t have silhouette, but I’m hoping you can email it as a different file!? [email protected]
Thanks!!
Can you use lemon extract instead of essential oil? Where can I find essential oil if not?
The extracts don’t work as well in my opinion. I love using DoTerra Essential Oils. You can contact the girl who sells them to me. They are great for some many health related issues as well. I LOVE them. Here is her name and email. Julie Crowell [email protected]. She is so great and answers all my dumb questions! ;)
http://www.deannamarielikes2pin.blogspot.com/2013/01/lemon-and-sea-salt-body-scrub.html
Thanks for the great idea! Im a big fan of all of your work.I decided to make a salt based version, and give it a try! Also, gave you a shout out in my blog! Keep up all the great work!
-Deanna Marie
Since my son is allergic to tree nuts I am pretty sensative to other people’s potantial allergies so I will just use EVOO , but I will be adding Vitamin E Oil and lemon Essential oil as well. Can’t wait to make these for the teachers for Valentines day’s. Any chance you where able to turn the silhouette Cameo into a PDF.?
Someone mentioned using ” Cute.pdf” http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
If you finda way to do it I would really love a copy, Thanks so Much for all your time and effort in helping all of us who love yoru different Sugar Scrubs
Thanks :))
Can you send me the label file please.
Hi,
Love your ideas, especially the lemon scrub one. I was trying to download the labels however nothing is coming up. Would you mind emailing me the template or label to print?
Thanks,
Big FAN!!
Made my umpteenth batch today. Love this recipe. After being at Mayo “spa” hospital for 8 days my skin was so happy to enjoy this. Used to scrub off the dry skin & shave my legs. Thank youM
Yay! I am so happy you have been able to use it. Hope you are enjoying it! Thanks for coming and sharing that with me.
Do you have another version of the file for the labels? They are adorable, but my computer won’t let me open it because it is a STUDIO file. I’m not sure what it means. I even tried downloading a program my computer told me to download to open it – still wouldn’t open! The labels are so cute and I want to use them!!
Hi Amy,
Can’t wait to try this! Can you please let me know how many jars this recipe fills and the size? Also, I tried to download the label using your link but was told windows couldn’t open it???? Is there another way?
Thanks for pinning!
Made this last night with my teenage daughter. We used coconut oil and a few drops of lemon essential oil and it turned out wonderful! We’ll do lavender next time. Thanks for sharing.
So glad to hear that!! You will love lavender too! Thanks for coming back and sharing that with me. I love to hear from readers who are actually using these ideas! xo
This sounds so refreshing! I love citrus scents in the summer. I’ve got EVOO, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and raw shea butter! I think I’m going to use a little bit of them all except the EVOO and mix a little grapefruit oil to the lemon oil. Grapefruit is such a pick-me-up! (I bet lemongrass and sage oils would be mindblowing!)
Hi Amy,
I tried your recipe for the Lemon sugar scrub. Altered a little bit, I used coconut oil + lavender. It turned out great, can’t wait to try it :)
I have a question, what’s the best way to store it and what’s the shelf life of home made products (this scrub in particular)
Thank you!
-Daria
I find the best way to store it is in an air tight container like a jar. The shelf life should be about three months if you are using high quality essential oils. Storing it in the refrigerator can extend the life a couple more weeks.
I made this sugar scrub for my mom and mother in law. They cannot stop talking about how wonderful it is. Thanks for the amazing Mother’s Day gift!
So happy to hear this Elizabeth. It is one of my favorites to make for myself too! Thanks for coming back and sharing that with me!