This Gingerbread Sugar Scrub smells so delicious that you'll want to eat it! Double or triple the recipe for an easy homemade gift idea.
The DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub recipe I posted a few weeks ago has taken off on Pinterest (Thank you!). I'm so glad that the recipe is getting some good use this holiday season— there's going to be a lot of happy scrub recipients! By request, I have another yummy homemade scrub, with free printable labels, that's perfect for gift giving.
The great thing about this Gingerbread Sugar Scrub is that it's all-natural, using ingredients you probably have on hand in your kitchen ... it's so good, you could eat it! LITERALLY!
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil or other carrier oil
- ¼ cup almond oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Mason-style jar with lid
How to Make Gingerbread Sugar Scrub:
1. In a medium-sized bowl combine all ingredients except oils.
2. Gradually add coconut & almond oil until scrub reaches desired consistency (you may use more or less of stated amount).
3. Scoop Gingerbread Scrub into mason jar.
4. Print Sticker Labels for the front of the jar and add with a bow to gift (I used a full sheet of sticker paper and punched out the circles with a scalloped edge paper punch)
To Use: Gently apply a scoopful of scrub to wet skin in a circular motion, concentrating on dry patches and rough areas. Rinse with warm water.
→ Click to print: Gingerbread Sugar Scrub labels
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil or other carrier oil
- ¼ cup almond oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon all spice
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Mason-style jar with lid
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In a medium sized bowl combine all ingredients except oils
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Gradually add coconut & almond oil until scrub reaches desired consistency (you may use more or less of stated amount)
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Scoop Gingerbread Scrub into mason jar
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Print Sticker Labels for the front of the jar and add with a bow to gift (I used a full sheet of sticker paper and punched out the circles with a scalloped edge paper punch)
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More DIY & Scrub Recipes:
- Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Margarita Salt Scrub Recipe
- Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Strawberry Sugar Scrub Recipe
- Glitter Bath Bombs Recipe
HilLesha
I love using body scrubs. It's the best way to exfoliate dry and dull skin. 🙂
Diana Schwartz
If I want to make the Gingerbread Sugar Scrub now and sale for a Christmas Bazaar in early December how long would the scrub be fresh in the jar?
Tiff @ Babes and Kids
Oooh - if it smells like gingerbread, I'm all over it!
Julie
Another great scrub to give as gifts (or make for myself)! I think I'd have trouble not wanting to eat it while I made it, though. 🙂
Toni
Looks luxurious, I love the smell of gingerbread.
Mickey
Ooooh, that would be such a nice gift for Christmas. I could make a lot of it and put it in cute little jars for my neighbors. Thanks!
Kathleen Bunn
I was going to buy an expensive sugar scrub the other day, and I'm glad I didn't because now I will just make my own.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
What a great and easy diy gift to make for the holidays!
Donna
What a great idea! Easy, economical, and I love giving and receiving personal homemade gifts!
Robin Gagnon
Ooo... this scrub must smell awesome.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
Looks like this would smell amazing!
Courtney
Yum I bet I'd smell delicious after using this - I'd have to keep out the almond oil but okay with everything else 🙂
Kelsey Apley
I can only imagine the heavenly scent this has!!!! Ahhhhh I am gonna have to make it!! Thanks!!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
These would make sweet gifts for teachers!
Leilani
I bet that smells yummy! I love making my own sugar scrubs.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick
This looks so yummy! I am in the middle of making peppermint scrub this weekend! LOL!
Shell Feis
I bet that smells DELICIOUS! I want to make some!
Penelope
Ooh, how wonderful, it probably smells heavenly!
Colleen
I love that you make it your self and the jar is so cute.
Susan
What other oils besides coconut oil will work for sugar scrubs?
Deirdre
Jojoba oil is great for your skin as well as extra virgin Olive oil, almond oil or avocado oil- some Olive oil might smell a little strong for this yummy dessert smelling sugar scrub but you could mix a few of these oils too!
Lisa - Between the Kids
I can already smell it!!! This is awesome. Thanks for posting.
Kim @ What's That Smell?
I love this! Great gift idea and I want to make some for myself!
Marcie W.
Love the scent of gingerbread. I think this would really help me get into the holiday spirit.
domesticallychallengedkate
Looks like a real spa treatment! I am going to be using this tomorrow night! I am already excited! Thanks for sharing:)
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com
I love homemade sugar scrubs. I'll have to try this one.
carrie
I made this and it smells delicious, but it seemed like it needed a lot more oil...was it supposed to say 1/2 cup of almond oil instead of 1/2 tsp?
Stefanie Fauquet
AH yes! There should me more oil. I usually pour until it's right consistency I like.. Thanks!
savannah
Okay I made this and it smells horrible! I dis exactly what you did, except almond oil(because I couldn't find it) and options to make it smell better
Stefanie Fauquet
Hmmm that's odd. I haven't tried it with just coconut oil and the almond oil has a nice mild scent. What scent are you getting??
nicole
i'm making it right now, but do i have to heat up the coconut oil first? it's like...really hard in the jar lol
Kelsey
LOVE THIS! Just made it because I was bored, now I'm addicted!
Tina
I just made this for gifts for my co-workers. I smells just like gingerbread! Even tastes like it! 🙂 I couldn't resist! I love it!
Tina
I just made this for gifts for my co-workers. I smells just like gingerbread! Even tastes like it! 🙂 I couldn't resist! I love it! Trying the Peppermint Scrub next!
Rachel
I'm going to be making theses this weekend for Christmas gifts! One question I have is how big are the labels, as in what size templates/sheets would I need to buy?
Paige
About how many jars does this make?
Christina
Looks awesome! Can't wait to try it! Just curious... Once it's made and put in jars... How long will it last?
Shirley Ioanna
I love the thought of this, I am now into making my own scrubs and deodorant. Thanks for giving this
wonderful scrub. Want to make gifts. which almond oil did you use? I am going to order from your
sight. thanks again
homemadeisbest
I used sunflower oil in place of the coconut oil, turned out great!
jess
Looks amazing.
Just wondering how long it will last for? (Whether it needs to be used in a certain length of time)
Thanks
elaine jeffrey
How long does this keep for in an airtight container
Thank you
Margaret
Following for reply.
Stefanie Fauquet
To be honest, I'm really not sure. I usually use my mixture as soon as it's made and it lasts me at least a month -- beyond that I don't know.
Deanna
My daughter made a similar scrub at school and it lasted in our bathroom in a container for several months until she was done using it.
Paula
How many mason jars does one recipe make? Small mason jar?
Stefanie Fauquet
This "recipe" makes a couple cups of sugar scrub. I use the small mason jars. If you need more mix, you can always add additional sugar, oil and spices.....the recipe is very forgiving!!
Jenny
If I leave out the Almond Oil, should I add more Coconut Oil? I am going to make these as teacher's gifts this year. I think it is perfect.
Sheri
Can I substitute the almond oil? Nut allergies run rampant in my family. Thank you I love this
Darlene
What size Mason jar did you use in the picture? Did you use sticker pages for the labels or regular paper? Thanks!
kara
I love this idea! I would love to include it in my gingerbread round up for the West Valley Moms Blog! Can i use one picture and link directly back to this post?
Ginny
How long will the scrub keep?
Lindsay
Hi,
I am making these for co-workers Christmas gifts. What size jars did you use and how much does each jar hold? I need to make 15 so I'm trying to figure out how much, sugar, etc. I will need.
Thanks!!
Brooke
HELP! I made these and the coconut oil hardened inside of the jar after I made it making some parts white. Is there any way to fix it? Or what did I do wrong? I followed the recipe perfectly! Should I put all of it in the microwave to melt the coconut oil again? Anybody else have this issue?
Thanks,
Brooke
Jessica
What could be used instead of Almond oil to have the same effect? Nut allergy in family. Also I have coconut oil but it is solid, I know I can warm it enough to make it liquid, but won't it go back to a solid? How long does this keep for?
Heather
Coconut oil melts at room temperature. Once you scoop it out of the jar and start mixing it with the sugars it will melt, there is no need to melt it in the microwave before hand.
To the poster above who has white spots, is it just chunks of coconut oil that weren't incorporated well into the sugar mixture? You could take the scrub out of the jar and mix it again, I usually mix with my hands to break up any chunks of oil or sugar.
Hope this helps! I love making scrubs, I'm going to try this one today.
Heather
I forgot to add, I plan on just leaving the Almond oil out because I have everything else. The scrubs I've made in the past have just been sugar, coconut oil and a few drops of essential oil for scent, they turn out great.
Catina
I don't have almond oil. Can I replace the almond oil with more coconut oil or something else? Thank you! 🙂
Tracy
Oh this was so easy and fast to make!!! I made it for my kids' teachers and friends. I live in Germany, so it was something really lovely and different. The gingerbread really smells like Origins Ginger - which is a great advantage! Thank you so much!!!
Lily
This a question: what if you can't find all spice?
Gladys
I did this for Christmas gifts this year and omg it is amazinggggg!! It smells just like a gingerbread cookie. I didn't go by measurements just because I didn't have the measure cups and I also didn't have the almond oil and the all spice but there is seriously no way you can go wrong. Hope my family and friend love it as much as I do!!
Angelica
Thank you for an easy and delicious recipe for DIY gifts! I made a lemon sugar scrub as gifts for Mother's Day and people are still talking about it so I will try this for Christmas! 🙂 I attached lemon chamomile tea bags to my lemon scrubs. I am attaching vanilla chai tea bags to this gingerbread scrub!
Anita
I made this for little Christmas gifts and everyone loves it so much they were bugging me for more so i made another batch and attached the recipe to it so they can make it them selves next time!! haha best face scrub ive ever used!!!
Olivia
Do you know how long the scrub will last?
Jill
I am highly allergic to all tree nuts and tree nut oils. I want to make your gingerbread scrub and wonder if there is something I can substitute for the almond oil??
Stefanie Fauquet
You can use any carrier oil! Apricot Kernel, Grapeseed and Jojoba are all nut free.
Robyn
Do you smell the almond oil? I don't have any of the other oils you suggested? I have extra Virginia and coconut oil?
Zoë
How long does the scrub last in the jar
PAULI
Can you use walnut oil in place of the almond oil? Thanks.
Jane Revill
Hi just made this with extra virgin olive oil minus the almond oil followed rest and it doesnot have a nice smell help x
Zoë
How long does this stuff last in the jar like would it be good it I made it today and gave it away for xmas
Shelley
Help! I made it exact to the recipe, but mine has the consistency of cake batter. What do I do?
Stef
Hi Shelley, add more sugar until you get the desired consistency.
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Charlene
This was easy to do - one recipe made slightly more than 2 1-cup mason jars. Followed exactly, however, while it looks like gingerbread, it smells only of coconut oil. It says "other carrier oil". Can you suggest another oil that won't mask the gingerbread smell?
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! I'm not very crafty but I think I could pull this off! How long does it last?
Amanda
Do you use almond oil for cooking or for skin?? I need to know soon please thank you
Katie Hale
You can use it for both