This Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub recipe uses coconut oil, sugar, and orange oil. It makes your skin so soft and smells good enough to eat!
Who doesn’t need a little pampering in their life? Mix up a big batch of this orange creamsicle sugar scrub, put it into small mason jars, and give this gift in a jar to the women in your life. The smell reminds me of summer and the coconut oil helps keep your skin soft and smooth!
I will be giving this gift in a jar to my mom as part of her Mother’s Day gift. To make the orange creamsicle sugar scrub, I used my recipe for Maple Brown Sugar Scrub but used fractionated coconut oil instead of olive oil. I really like fresh, clean citrus scents so I chose orange essential oil.
I also added vanilla extract to give it a creamsicle smell. I didn’t have any vanilla essential oil and didn’t feel like running back to the store, but if you have some on hand, use several drops of that instead of the vanilla extract.
To make one 8 oz mason jar of orange creamsicle sugar scrub, you need 1/4 cup of fractionated coconut oil, 3/4 cup of sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ten drops of orange essential oil.
Put the fractionated coconut oil into the jar. Add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil. Then, stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.
Print off this fun label and attach it to the jars. To print the labels, I opened a blank Word document, inserted the label image using Insert, and chose Picture. I resized the label to whatever would fit on my jar. If you are making more than one, copy and paste for however many labels you need. Then, add a couple of pieces of baker’s twine around the lid or a strip of washi tape across the lid. You can download the free printable here: Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub Printable Label
I wish you could smell this sugar scrub! Vanessa asked me if it was edible and Christine said, “Yummmm!” and immediately wanted to try using it.
We have a jar of this in our bathroom and have been using it for the past couple of days. It makes your legs and feet feel amazingly smooth!
Just be careful though because products containing oil can make the shower/tub slippery!
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Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub
Equipment
Materials
- ¼ cup fractionated coconut oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 drops orange essential oil
Instructions
- Put the fractionated coconut oil into the jar.
- Add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil.
- Then, stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.
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Lettie says
So if you use any oil for a scrub it will clog up the pipes but What if you add hot water afterwards. It should be okay. My main concern is the slippery. Shower or bath tub that can be a major problem.
Terri says
You really shouldn’t use coconut oil since it solidifies at less than 78° and will clog pipes. Any other liquid oil is fine or fractionated coconut oil would work, too.
Carol says
Can you use fractionated coconut oil, I’m wondering why it got really hard in the jars after a few days? Lids on tight, did everything exact, smells yummy, but it’s super hard now….also, how can I make it soft again, I’m thinking of adding frac oil to these maybe, and also using that in new ones??????
Thank you,
Tonia says
I’ve never tried that but yes, you can use any oil you want. The more oil you add the more liquidy it will be. Also, even when the sugar scrub hardens, it will soften again in your hands or if you add a little warm water when using it. Best of luck! ~Tonia
Carol says
Thank you….I’ll add some fractionated oil to these and see if it helps and the next batch will be with the frac oil…
Amy Almond says
It’s the coconut oil tok avoid that use fractionated coconut oil
Janet says
Making scrubs I use a lot of different oils. Apricot, Hemp, Jojoba, Almond, EVOO just whatever oils you enjoy. They all work and you can make it whatever consistency you like.
sunflower says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I only had vanilla bean paste which at first had a strong alcohol scent but I added some more sugar to fix, and this definitely smelled like an a orange dreamsicle. Will definitely make again!
Yvonne VB says
This looks like the perfect gift to give my Bible study group. Coconut oil is so versatile. My mind is spinning at the possibility of other scent combos. I will also give some to my manicurist. She recommends coconut oil for dry cuticles & hands. Thank you for sharing!
Donna D says
I like it with Young Living Orange or citrus and JR Watkins pure vanilla. Thanks
Klee says
Is the scrub used with the soap of your choice?
Shelly says
Sorry if this is a silly question… I see this scrub is made for your body. Would it be okay to use on your face as well?
Tonia says
It would depend on your skin. I’ve heard it both ways. Some people love it for their skin, including their face and other says that it causes them to breakout. Best of luck! ~Tonia
MJ says
I use sugar scrubs on my face all the time and haven’t had a problem. My skin is not prone to breakouts though. Try a little on a small spot and see how it goes before using it all over your face. HTH! 🙂
Rose says
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful recipe! I have tweaked it a bit, but it is great!! I used dōTERRA’s Wild Orange, pure vanilla extract, sugar and Sunflower Oil (because a massage therapist told me that it is sooooo good for your skin!) I like Olive Oil too though. Your photography is BEAUTIFUL and I just wanted to thank you again for sharing this! I made them back in March and gave them as take home gifts to my guests at my classes. Have a blessed day!😇 🍊
Tonia says
You are very welcome! Your tweaks sound great! ~Tonia
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Can’t wait to try this with my essential oils!
April says
I was wondering…does the coconut oil have to be heated? Or can it be used in its solid form? Can’t wait to try this!
Tonia says
You can use it in the solid form. It will take a little more muscle to get it mixed up and it might take less sugar too.