Looking for an awesome Sugar Scrub? This sugar scrub recipe is perfect for smooth, soft, summer skin! You will love our Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub recipe! Great gift idea too!
SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE
I don’t know about you…but I prefer gifts that are of the pampering kind and a good sugar scrub is always welcome. I have been obsessed with using DoTerra Essential Oils and just got some Lime oil. It smells AMAZING! So…I made a Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub.
If you have been hanging around The Idea Room, you have been aware of my Sugar Scrub obsession. At the bottom of this post, I will share with you my entire collection of Sugar Scrubs so that you can take a look at them if you are interested.
Since my food allergy diagnosis, I have incorporated Coconut Oil as my main cooking/baking base and I am in LOVE with it. It is the perfect oil to use in this scrub because it has a slight scent and leaves the sugar a nice, crisp white. It also leaves your freshly scrubbed skin feeling soft and smooth.
COCONUT LIME
Plus, the combination of Lime and Coconut scream summer, which we are totally looking forward to at our house. I also threw in some fresh grated coconut to give the scrub a little more texture.
You just might want to eat this stuff…which would totally be fine since everything is edible :)!
FREE PRINTABLES
All you need is a cute jar and a label, which I am providing as a free download (see below for link) and you have a great gift for that special Mother or woman in your life. You will want to make a really big batch so you can keep some for yourself!
To download the Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub Labels, simply click on the link below:
For a printable recipe card, click here:
Printable Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub Recipe Card.
*Please do not sell or share these printables. They are created and shared her for your personal use only. Thank you.
GIFT IDEA
Or if you want to get really creative, you could gift your sugar scrub inside of a coconut shell after the fresh coconut meat has been removed. Then wrap it up with a cellophane wrapper and a cute little tag.
HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SCRUB RECIPE
To make this Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub, you will need the following items.
- Coconut Oil
- Granulated White Sugar
- doTerra Essential Lime Oil
- Shredded Coconut
Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 TBSP shredded coconut
- 6-8 drops of Lime Essential Oil
Instructions
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Melt Coconut oil in microwave.
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Mix in with the sugar, until fully incorporated.
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Add the coconut and the Lime Oil.
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Mix together.
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Makes one cup of scrub.
If you could create your favorite Sugar Scrub scent…what would it be?
WHERE TO BUY ESSENTIAL OILS
*You can buy high quality/food grade Essential Oils here: Lime Essential Oil
ESSENTIAL OIL SUGAR SCRUBS
- Frankincense Sugar Scrub
- Myrrh Bath Salts
- Homemade Bath Salts Recipe
- Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub
- Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub
- Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
- Lemon Sugar Scrub
- Citrus Bliss Sugar Scrub Cubes
SUGAR SCRUB RECIPES
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I tried your candy cane scrub, handed it out to friends from Christmas to rave reviews! I will definitely try this, ready for a little summer! Just getting acquainted with EO’s, wondering how a scrub with the oils that best deal with stress and anxiety would smell.
So happy to hear that! There are some really great smelling oils for stress. Lavendar oil is good one.
DoTerra’s Citrus Bliss blend is great for stress too, or use The Serenity blend.
Oh yes! I do enjoy the Citrus Bliss…it smells so good! I need to try it with the Serenity Blend…good idea!
I wanted to make a lime coconut scrub and was wondering if I could use a few drops of straight lime juice instead of essential oil
I was wondering about the shredded coconut. Did you buy a fresh coconut and cut it open and use a grater to shred?
Nope. Just used shredded coconut in a bag.
I found that orange is a very calming scent
This sounds great! Except for the shredded coconut. Doesn’t sound like something I want going down my drain, so I’ll do it without the coconut.
Dawn- You can definitely forgo the coconut if you aren’t wanting to mess with that. Hope you enjoy the scrub!
Love that you put the “lime in the coconut”!
this is beautiful! and sounds amazing! nothing like some tropical fruit to get you thinking of summer!
Thanks Kellie! I have summer on my mind! This totally reminds me of it.
Sounds great! Only I’m afraid to use this in the shower before a workday because I’m afraid I’d end up sitting in the sun with a tropical drink in my hand instead of getting ready :-)
Where did you get those cute jars?
Haha! Good point!! I got the taller one at Hobby Lobby few years ago. The other one is new from Bennion Crafts.
Two of my favorite things! I LOVE lime and coconut! I think you’ve saved me for Mother’s Day since my mom has forbid me to spend much money on her this year. How could she resist this? We already use coconut oil for a bazillion things so we have a nice stash. I’m going to run out and get the lime oil today. Thanks!
So glad I could help you out. This definitely doesn’t cost much to make. Just the initial expense of the essential oil, but it lasts for a really long time.
How long does this last before going bad? Or do you have to keep it in the frig?
The sugar scrubs I have made in the past last as long as 3 months. Just be sure to scoop it out with clean hands or spoon to reduce bacteria contamination.
Rosemary mint is divine
Ooooh. That does sound divine!
I see you have pictures of limes, do you or can you use real limes, or is it just to show the scent?
This sounds divine! Oh. MY. Do you use the scrub on your face, body..? Also, I have the same questions on Robin on how long it will keep. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
You can use it all over your body. Coconut oil is great for your skin. Should last about 3 months.
Have you noticed that the scrub gets hard in the jar? I made some a week ago and now it’s as hard as a rock. Any suggestions? Is it bc of the coconut oil solidifying?
Darn it. I have not had a problem with this. It could be because of that or air getting into the jar. So sorry.
Fresh grated coconut??!?? You’re a rockstar. And I’m sure you smell divine– please don’t take offense if I lean in a bit closer the next time I see you — which I hope is soon! Thanks for this recipe!
You make me smile Mallie! Let’s make it sooner! xo
This sounds wonderful! Perfect for summer!
Thanks Holly!
Sounds divine! Can hardly wait to try it. I don’t have a Facebook account and wondered if I can still get the coconut/ lime scrub tag? Thanks for always posting great blog posts! I love your blog!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
I can’t seem to get the link to print the label for this awesome scrub. Could you help?
Here is the link. Then click on Previous Downloads. It should then take you to the labels. Let me know if you still have a problem.
{Watermelon, Rosemary, Lemonade}
The light sweet scent of watermelon offsets the earthy rosemary and balances well with lemon. It has become my favorite new flavor/scent. I flavor my lemonade and water like this…I am addicted ;)
That sounds amazing!
sounds so fabulous to have a foot rub with this!
This might be a crazy question but where can you find the oil you are referring too? Not coconut oil but the essential oil?
I buy doTerra Essential Oils. I buy them from Julie Crowell who is an independent consultant. You can ask her any questions you may have and order through her. She will send them to you. Here is a link to her site. http://www.dropsforlife.co/idearoom.html#.UYnkscqh0do
You may go over this somewhere, but how do you recommend fixing the label onto the jar? Do they make paper that’s all sticker so you can make custom sticker sizes? Or do you just print on regular paper and glue? Sorry if this is a dumb question!
Not a dumb question. I just use a glue stick and it works great! There is sticker paper you can print them on to if you want to make them fancier!
Thanks so much!
Quick question, does the coconut oil solidify back up after you mix it into the sugar scrub? I am just wondering how it stays soft and easy to use. I usually make scrubs with jojoba oil or even light EVO when I am in a pinch, but I love the idea of using coconut oil. Thanks so much!
The oil does not solidfy hard. It looks just like the photograph days after making it still. I love that it does not clog the pores either. Coconut oil is now my new go to for scrubs!
Coconut oil will only be in a more “solid” state under temperatures of 75/76 degrees, above this temp is is a liquid, so unless you live somewhere where it never gets above those temps you won’t have a problem. Also, once coconut oil is mixed with other ingerdients it will firm up some (again under 75/76) but not as much as it will w/o anything else mixed in to it. (in my experience)
I love all your scrubs! This one looks heavenlllllly! I have a handful of essential oils but need to get lime stat! (; Thanks for the tute, Amy! xo
Awww…thanks Kristi! The lime smells amazing. I might be a little obsessed with it!
Do you have to use fresh coconut or can you sub pre shredded from a bag?
Nope! The pre-shredded will work just fine!! It is not even necessary to use the coconut. I just like the extra texture and the fun little hint of coconut it adds to it!!
This is something I will be using all summer long.
Me too Emily! It just screams summer to me. Now if the temps will get there :)
Us the oil 1/4 cup before or after melted? TIA! Great recipe! Can’t wait to try it this week!
Measure the 1/4 cup of oil while it is solid. You can always add more if you don’t like the consistency after.
I’m not sure if anyone else has asked this, but when i click on the link to get the label, it goes to a oage that dies not have a label to download/print??
Oooh I would make a mint lime or basil lime!
Made the Candy Cane Sugar Scrub & gave away for Christmas. Everybody loved it. Can’t wait to make The Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub!! Idea:How about making a Ginger Sugar Scrub? =)
How about grapefruit-rosemary?
Oh wow! I love grapefruit. I am going to have to try that combo out!!
These scrubs sound divine. I think I’ll make one this weekend for myself.
I think strawberry lemonade would be another good scrub for summer.
Yum! Strawberry Lemonade does sound amazing and perfect for summer!
I don’t have lime eo, can I use fresh grated lime zest instead?
Yes! It would work great and smell yummy!
Do you think rosemary and lavender would be a good combo for a sugar scrub?
It sounds divine!!
I love this combination, it is perfect for spring. Bright and light and I bet it is amazing. I love it :) Krista @ A Handful of Everything
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I make a scrub using either coconut oil or olive oil (depends on what I have on hand), sugar, cocoa and sweet orange EO. I love the smell of chocolate and orange together – YUM
I was wondering does it have to be essential oil-lime or could u use fresh lime juice?
LOVE! Will have to pin the other recipes as well! I am newly loving coconut oil as well- fantastic in oatmeal cookies,!
I am going to try this very soon!! Coconut and lime are one of my favorite scents. I would love to see if you could do a brown sugar and fig scrub. :)
Brown sugar and fig sounds delicious!
Wow, I am so glad I found your blog. It looks perfect for me.
I can see using most of the doTERRA oils in a scrub. I can’t wait to experiment. All of the citrus oils, lavender, citrus bliss, some of the more “manly” scents could be used for Father’s Day scrubs – I can’t wait to play in sugar!
One question. I see that you use regular coconut oil for your scrubs. Is there a reason you do use the doTERRA oil. Cost, consistency?
I like to use coconut oil from the store for my scrub. I like the consistency better and my doTerra coconut oil I like to save to use for my regular doTerra oil uses! That is a great question though!
This sounds great! I love the smell of lime and coconut together!
Oh, I like using sugar scrubs and this combo sounds lovely! Check out my blog post for another scrub recipe.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog_post/EweniqueEssentials/12950/easy_to_make_sugar_scrub
I just love this Amy!
Thanks so much for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/summer-diy-ideas/
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend!
I too love lime and coconut and sugar scrubs, so this combo is great. Well done on the photos, by the way. The 1/2 lime in the 1/2 coconut is great, as is the photo of the coconut shell filled with scrub. Well done!
How about a pineapple coconut scrub. Pina colada is summer!!
Pineapple sounds fabulous!!!
I love the smell of sandlewood.. So wouldn’t that make a nice body scrub? I’m trying to think of what ingredient would go well with it.. :):)
Lavender x
Hi! This looks great! I just wanted to put in a plug for not microwaving the coconut oil. I have read on many websites (including the one I just found below) that the microwave and/or direct heat destroys the good stuff! So, just fyi. :) Thanks!
“Never melt coconut oil in the microwave or over direct heat (unless you are using it to fry or sauté). This will damage the healthful properties and destroy the good fats it contains.
Instead, I prefer using either a double boiler or a bain-marie. Make your own version with a small saucepan and glass or Pyrex bowl. Add an inch or two of water to the saucepan and set the bowl on top (if the bottom of the bowl touches the water, that’s okay – just make sure it doesn’t touch the bottom of the pan, but instead rests on the lip of the pan). Heat the water to a gentle simmer. Add the coconut oil to the bowl and allow it to melt gradually over a low heat.” … by theparticularkitchen.com
I love anything vanilla or cupcake scented :) How about something along those lines???
How can I get the cute labels? I would love the coconut/lime and lemon. The links don’t seem to be working???
I am very excited to make this! I just have one question. How long does this last or is there a certain time frame that it should be used by? The reason I ask is because I’ve read other homemade scrubs should be used that same day to three days, after that to toss away. Thank you.
I was wondering if you could use fresh lime juice instead of the lime essential oil?
Sure you can. It just will not last very long and I have found that the mix tends to turn a little brownish after a couple of days when I did a little test of it.
is the coconut shavings necessary? and what if i used real lime juice and not the scent?
Coconut shavings are optional. I have found you will have to use it up a lot quicker with the real lime juice and it can tend to turn the sugar a little brown and discolor it after a couple of days. You could just make a batch at a time though…enough for just a couple of days use.
Great scrubs! What is the best way to store them and how long will they stay “good”?
thnx
Can I use raw sugar instead of white?
Raw sugar will work great. I have used that before too. It makes for a better exfoliation. I have also done a mixture!
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Can you use regular table sugar or do you use raw sugar? I’ve heard conflicts on this.
Also, warming oils are different than essential oils for scenting these, right?
Thanx for your assistance!
Yes. You should be able to use both. I find it best to use a mix with the raw sugar though. But sometimes I just like the smaller granuales. I am not actually sure what warming oils are though. I have not heard of them before!
Isn’t introducing coconut oil into your plumbing a dubious proposition? This stuff solidifies at a relatively high temp — so it’s going to build up it your drain and pipes. Same principle as bacon grease.
Here in Hawaii the oils is always melted. Will it seperate when it settles? How long will a batch last?
Does this need to be refrigerated?
I’d love to send it via US Mail as a gift from Missouri to Florida.
Thanks.
You should be fine to mail it with no problems!
Hi,
Wow, I’m just learning about scrubs. Since I am a native of south Florida, this immediately caught my eye :-) Oh how I miss tropical living!!
Would like to make these and distribute them as gifts.
What is the shelf life? Thanks
HI! OK, first, I LOVE this! I am going to make it tomorrow. Second, I am wondering if you could help me. I have tried to make a GREAT smelling eucalyptus mint scrub (or lotion, or body butter) but I can’t get it to smell right. I am wondering if you know of a recipe for the scrub?
Thanks Sarah! I have not made a Eucalyptus Mint Scrub or seen one but it sounds divine!! I want to try it now! If I get a chance I will try it and let you know!
Sounds wonderful – can you substitute sea salt for the white sugar?
Yes! You can make this into a salt scrub just as easily. It will give you a different result though but could be used as bath salts for your bath or as a foot soak!
The photo shoot is brilliant. Makes me want to eat what you’re making :) And I absolutely love coconut sugar scrubs because they are by far the most nourishing on your skin. Thanks for sharing. This site is also helpful if people want to learn about making their own sugar scrubs http://howtomakesugarscrub.com/sugarscrubecourse/
Wonder if you could make a candy cane?
Looks so delicious! I would love to try this with pineapple and papaya to take advantage of the exfoliating enzymes in the fruit. I’d also like to try adding a couple of other essential oils especially good for cell rejuvenation too.
I was looking for homemade holiday gifts and came across this recipe. I will definitely be trying it, along with a couple others! I think a chai scrub would be interesting, as would a rosemary peppermint or lemon thyme foot scrub. Just food for thought.
Hello..
This scrub is going to be one I make and give away..I’m looking for large batches to make and having a hard time finding recipes. Would particularly like facial scrub recipes.
Can you help?
Thank you any any input, looking forward to hearing from you..
All the best to you,
nanc’
Hi, i will like to make and sell some of mu own scrubs, i recently make some scrubs. however some scrubs only last for a month as they melt with the other ingredients. ive been using sugar , lemon juice , honey ? any help for it to last longer?
Hi,
I would like to know if baking coconut, such as grated coconut could be used for texture as well as scent?
What about dried herbs & spices like mint flakes?
Thank you!
Sure! Just remember that they are degradable so the shelf life would be very short. But in small batches it would work great and be so fun!
I just made this a week ago and my coconut oil solidified. Any ideas as to how to keep it soft?? I hate the idea of giving this as Christmas gifts and people having to use a butter knife to scrape it out of the jar to use.
It will solidify. So if that bothers you, you can use a different oil. But I do find that if your jar is by the steamy shower, it does get soft so they won’t have to be scraping it out. As soon as it touches the warm skin it will soften as well. That is one of the down sides of the coconut oil.
Can you put some lime zest into the recipe or will that be too much?
No! I think that would be a great addition. I added lemon zest to my Lemon Sugar Scrub and loved it!
My coconut oil does not have a scent, which is disappointing as I wanted to make coconut scented scrub (I got the white tub at Walmart…LouAnas). How can I get the scent? I have some coconut extract but I’m worried about that causing it to go bad sooner. Ideas???
Hi… Im pretty new to sugar scrub home making..so i have a few questions,the sugar that’s used is it sugar i would buy from the grocery store to make kool-aid or lemon aid? And can this sugar scrub be used in the shower ?where would i buy the oils?oh and for the coconut shreds would those be the ones u find in a pack in the bake good aisle ?…
i really can’t wait to start making these for family & friends !!
Thanks :)
I have wanted to try a sugar scrub for awhile now.Question-For a foot scrub or body scrub does the sugar have to be the large crystal kind or is just regular sugar ok.Also can you mix about anything with it without melting the sugar or causing a mess?Such as grapeseed oil,olive oil etc.
Thanks