Make this simple and easy Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub recipe. Sugar can break down layers of dead skin cells to exfoliate them away, smoothing the skin’s surface. With this layer removed the sugar can more efficiently speed up rehydration, which leads to better conditioning and moisturizing.
CINNAMON SUGAR SCRUB
You guys know I love me a good sugar scrub. I love to play around with some of the different DoTerra Essential Oils I have and make sugar scrubs that smell delicious but also provide the benefits of the various oils.
I personally love the scent of Cinnamon AND the scent of Vanilla. They remind me of the holidays and winter time. So I decided to make a Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub…and let me tell you…this one smells so good! I think it is now my favorite so far.
CAN SUGAR SCRUBS BE USED AS A FACE SCRUB?
I personally don’t recommend using this particular cinnamon scrub on your face. Cinnamon is a hot oil and may be a little too harsh for your sensitive skin on the face but especially around your eyes. The brown sugar crystals are also a little larger and therefore can provide a harsher exfoliation.
WHAT IS A CARRIER OIL?
A Carrier Oil is an important aspect of an aromatherapy massage. The carrier oils can affect the benefits and usefulness of the essential oils. The quality of the oil can affect the color, scent, therapeutic properties, and shelf life of the final product.
Carrier oils affect the lubrication required for a massage, the carrier oil penetrates the skin and along with it, carrys the essential oils into the body.
WHAT TYPE OF CARRIER OIL SHOULD I USE IN DIY SUGAR SCRUBS?
There are several kinds of carrier oils or base oils that you can use to create a sugar scrub. They each have their own benefits and uses. You want a high quality oil that is fresh so that the shelf life of the product will last a long time and you will get the full benefits of the oil.
These are some of my favorite carrier oils:
- fractionated coconut oil
- coconut oil
- grapeseed oil
- olive oil
- jojoba oil
- argan oil
- almond oil
- avocado oil
- rosehip oil
HOW LONG DO SUGAR SCRUBS LAST?
A good body scrub made with high quality ingredients and essential oils can last up to 6 months if stored and used properly. Be really careful to not introduce dirty hands, fingers or a scoop into the scrub. This can cause bacteria to grow. Mold can also grow if kept in a very humid and moist environment without keeping it sealed in an air-tight container.
HOW TO STORE BODY SUGAR SCRUBS
Scrubs should be stored in a dry place to avoid growing mold. They also need to be stored in an air tight container. If stored properly they can be used for several months.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE A SUGAR SCRUB?
I wouldn’t use a sugar scrub daily. Up to 3 times a week is the maximum amount of times I would recommend using a body scrub. Your skin can become really sensitive and may actually dry out if you are using it too often. Give your skin a break to get the best results.
HOW TO USE SUGAR SCRUB ON YOUR BODY, HANDS AND FEET
You will want to use these sugar scrubs on your tougher skin areas like your body, arms, legs, hands and feet…not your face. This is good for a body scrub and not a facial scrub.
To use, scoop a small amount onto clean, dry skin using dry fingers. Then, wet your fingers and gently massage the sugar scrub over your face. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry. Skin will be smooth and soft and an amazing lingering fragrance.
HOW TO MAKE DIY CINNAMON SUGAR SCRUB
Isn’t she pretty to look at too? I love the texture of this one. This cinnamon sugar body scrub is a little bit different than my other ones because I added some Raw Cane Sugar. This sugar has a larger granule and I love the feeling and the exfoliation it along with the smaller granules of the white sugar. You will need the following materials to make this scrub recipe.
MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE SUGAR SCRUB
- Coconut Oil or Almond Oil
- Raw Cane Sugar
- Granulated White Sugar
- Cinnamon Essential Oil
- ground Cinnamon (optional)
- Jar
- Label (find it below)
- medium bowl
- wooden spoon
- cinnamon sticks
- wooden scoop
- twine
Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 cup Raw Cane Sugar baking aisle
- 1/4 cup oil use up to 1/4 of Olive Oil, Almond Oil or Coconut Oil
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract or Essential Oil
- 2-3 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil I love DoTerra’s
- 1 dash cinnamon optional
Instructions
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Simply mix all the sugars and the vanilla and the essential oils.
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Then gradually add the oil base mixing while pouring.
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Add the oil until you are happy with the texture and consistency of the scrub.
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I like mine a little on the non-oily side. But it is just a matter of preference really.
WHERE TO BY ESSENTIAL OILS
I have been a long time user of essential oils. I have always love DoTerra’s high quality oils and use them all of the time.
You can find and purchase high quality/food grade Essential Oils here:
MORE BODY SCRUB RECIPES
Other Idea Room Sugar Scrubs/Bath Salts you might be interested in checking out:
- Lavender Sugar Scrub
- Frankincense Sugar Scrub
- Myrrh Bath Salts
- Homemade Bath Salts Recipe
- Chocolate Sugar Scrub
- Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub
- Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub
- Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub
- Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
- Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
- Lemon Sugar Scrub
- Brown Sugar Scrub
- Citrus Bliss Sugar Scrub Cubes
FREE BODY SCRUB LABEL DOWNLOAD
This would make a great Christmas gift! You can store it in a pretty jar, put a label on it, wrap it with some twine and garnish with a cinnamon stick! It will be such a fun and festive gift! Gift it this year to your family and friends. They will love it! Or gift it to yourself!
And of course…I am sharing the Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub Labels so that you can download them and fancy up your gift jars!
To download the Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub Labels follow the directions below:
*As always, these labels are provided FREE for your own personal use. Please do not sale them on your sites, etsy stores, etc. or share them with friends and family. Send friends and family here to download their own. Thank you!
I love it! I love doterra too!!! Can you tell me where you got your cute bottles? Thanks!
So so cute! Where do you get the cute bottles?!
What kind of coconut oil do you suggest getting!? I can’t wait to make this!!
This looks really easy and fun!
What a cute idea for a easy Christmas gift.
Thanks!
Carrie
Such a lovely idea. I’m going to feature this one on my company blog
I found this blog like 3 minutes ago and I already LOVE IT!
This sugar scrub will be the perfect party favor I’ve been looking for!
How long can it be stored?
Thanks!
Best news ever! :) Hope you continue to follow along and enjoy what you see here! It should last up to 3 months if you use good quality essential oils and store in air tight container!
I can almost smell it form here! Pinned!
Thanks Kristen. For some reason your comments keep getting put in the spam. I will keep pulling them out! xo
I also have trouble finding nice bottles and the coconut oil I used started to condense right after so it looks al white and stuck to the bottom of the jar ,any suggestions ?
This looks so good. One question: When you use coconut oil, do you melt it first? (that might be a dumb question)
Yes! That is not a dumb question. It will be best to melt it just a bit. Pop it in the microwave for just a few seconds.
Could you use cinnamon extract in place of cinnamon oil?
You can. But it will not last as long. Only a couple of weeks. It also does not have as great of benefits that the oils will give you. but they will work in a pinch.
Thank you!
Hi-
do you need to use the cinnomin oil or can you substute it with something?
Love yur scrub dude
Made this tonight and gave it a try myself – it is incredible! My skin is so soft! Thanks for the idea!
I am so glad to hear that. Thank you so much for coming back here and sharing that with me! I love to hear from those who are making and using the ideas I am sharing here.
First off, thanks sooooo much for all these scrub recipes….I’m making a few of them for Christmas gifts for friends. My question is, I picked up cinnamon leaf essential oil from our natural store. It doesn’t smell much like cinnamon. Although, I’m going to make a small batch first and see how it smells. Any experience with cinnamon leaf? Thanks!
Never heard of it! I would test it out first too! Good luck. Hope you can find something that works for you!
A word of caution…my skin reacted to the cinnamon oil. I ended up with big red splotches all over my legs and arms with some on my face because I touched my face after scrubbing my extremities. Almost like burns but no pain. I love the combo of coarse and fine sugar wit coconut oil but beware…the cinnamon oil can be hard for your skin. It did not hurt but it itched a bit. I just put lotion on and it went away. I threw my first batch out. You may want to test a small area with the cinnamon oil you plan to use before continuing. And I would not give these away unless you know they will not have a reaction.
I made this scrub today and tried it in the shower, can`t believe how soft my skin is! I used mascabo sugar and skiped the EO, still smells divine!!! thank you so much :)
So happy to hear that. Thanks for coming back here and letting me know. I love to hear from my readers who make something!
Hi there! I’m hoping to make this for baby shower favors and absolutely love the idea! The only problem is everything I’ve read says to avoid the cinnamon essential oil while pregnant, and we have at least 3 pregnant people not including myself and the mom-to-be we are showering attending! Is there any other option for cinnamon scent without using the essential oil? Thanks so much!
You could add some cinnamon in spice form. It would still smell great and would be a lot less “intense” for the pregnant ladies. I think it would still be fantastic!
LOVE all your scrubs! Just pinned. :)
Thank you so much Kristyn! xo
Hey Amy,
I’m wanting to make a pretty large bath of the scrubs in different smells by I have a question first. I have sensitive skin and as does my mother. Is the refined coconut oil still okay for sensitive skin, or should I splurge for the unrefined, extra-virgin coconut oil?
I would be more concerned about cinnamon being in there as it’s quite the skin irritant (ask how I found out).
Would it be ok to use jojoba oil? My mother in law is allergic to about every nut/seed there is on earth. How would it affect the self life? Thanks!
It should be fine!
If i use coconut oil, will it mess up the scrub when it solidifues?
I am making this scrub as a shower favor. I need to make 45-50. Do you have a way to multiply the recipe so as to make larger batches? How much does one recipe make?
Thanks for your help
I downloaded the page of labels for the cinnamon scrub. Do the office stores carry labels to correspond to the scrub labels?
Not able to download your cute sugar scrub labels for the cinnamon scrub. :(
Can you help?
Just emailed it to you. Thanks.
How many jars does this recipe make? What size jars?
Do you melt the coconut oil 1st? All the coconut oils I have used are in a solid form, so just curious if you melt 1st and if so what happens when it resolidifies?
Marion-Yes melt the Coconut Oil. It will harden again once it cools down.
Made some today. Love it!!!! Tweaked the recipe a bit to suit me & what I had on hand. Used 2 cups of raw sugar, 1/8 cup of coconut oil (not melted), roughly 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract & BIG dashes of ground cinnamon. I used 2cups of the sugar as I started with 1 & it felt a bit to oily even though I only used 1/8cup of oil. My hand feel & smell awesome. Not too overpowering just enough hints of vanilla & cinnamon. Can’t wait to make/try some more xxxxx
Samantha- So happy you loved it!!!