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DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

Modified: Sep 10, 2020 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 80 Comments

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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!

homemade gingerbread sugar scrub recipe

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

DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub ingredients

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).

DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

3. Scoop Gingerbread Scrub into mason jar.

DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

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

gingerbread sugar scrub labels

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homemade gingerbread sugar scrub recipe
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DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
Servings: 2 ½ cups
Author: Stefanie Fauquet
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 all spice
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Mason-style jar with lid
Instructions
  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)

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Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe with Free Printable Labels - Perfect for Gift Giving!

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Comments

  1. HilLesha

    November 30, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I love using body scrubs. It's the best way to exfoliate dry and dull skin. 🙂

    Reply
    • Diana Schwartz

      October 15, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      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?

      Reply
  2. Tiff @ Babes and Kids

    November 30, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Oooh - if it smells like gingerbread, I'm all over it!

    Reply
  3. Julie

    November 30, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Toni

    November 30, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Looks luxurious, I love the smell of gingerbread.

    Reply
  5. Mickey

    November 30, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Kathleen Bunn

    November 30, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Vanessa: thequeenofswag

    November 30, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    What a great and easy diy gift to make for the holidays!

    Reply
  8. Donna

    November 30, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    What a great idea! Easy, economical, and I love giving and receiving personal homemade gifts!

    Reply
  9. Robin Gagnon

    November 30, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Ooo... this scrub must smell awesome.

    Reply
  10. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins

    December 01, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Looks like this would smell amazing!

    Reply
  11. Courtney

    December 01, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Yum I bet I'd smell delicious after using this - I'd have to keep out the almond oil but okay with everything else 🙂

    Reply
  12. Kelsey Apley

    December 01, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I can only imagine the heavenly scent this has!!!! Ahhhhh I am gonna have to make it!! Thanks!!

    Reply
  13. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    December 01, 2013 at 10:22 am

    These would make sweet gifts for teachers!

    Reply
  14. Leilani

    December 01, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I bet that smells yummy! I love making my own sugar scrubs.

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @TheRebelChick

    December 01, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    This looks so yummy! I am in the middle of making peppermint scrub this weekend! LOL!

    Reply
  16. Shell Feis

    December 01, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    I bet that smells DELICIOUS! I want to make some!

    Reply
  17. Penelope

    December 01, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Ooh, how wonderful, it probably smells heavenly!

    Reply
  18. Colleen

    December 01, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I love that you make it your self and the jar is so cute.

    Reply
  19. Susan

    December 01, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    What other oils besides coconut oil will work for sugar scrubs?

    Reply
    • Deirdre

      November 19, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      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!

      Reply
  20. Lisa - Between the Kids

    December 01, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I can already smell it!!! This is awesome. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  21. Kim @ What's That Smell?

    December 02, 2013 at 9:26 am

    I love this! Great gift idea and I want to make some for myself!

    Reply
  22. Marcie W.

    December 02, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Love the scent of gingerbread. I think this would really help me get into the holiday spirit.

    Reply
  23. domesticallychallengedkate

    December 02, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Looks like a real spa treatment! I am going to be using this tomorrow night! I am already excited! Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  24. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com

    December 03, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I love homemade sugar scrubs. I'll have to try this one.

    Reply
  25. carrie

    December 11, 2013 at 11:37 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Stefanie Fauquet

      December 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      AH yes! There should me more oil. I usually pour until it's right consistency I like.. Thanks!

      Reply
  26. savannah

    December 17, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Stefanie Fauquet

      December 17, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      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??

      Reply
  27. nicole

    December 19, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    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

    Reply
  28. Kelsey

    December 19, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    LOVE THIS! Just made it because I was bored, now I'm addicted!

    Reply
  29. Tina

    December 20, 2013 at 2:35 am

    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!

    Reply
  30. Tina

    December 20, 2013 at 2:37 am

    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!

    Reply
  31. Rachel

    December 20, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    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?

    Reply
  32. Paige

    August 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    About how many jars does this make?

    Reply
  33. Christina

    October 02, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Looks awesome! Can't wait to try it! Just curious... Once it's made and put in jars... How long will it last?

    Reply
  34. Shirley Ioanna

    October 06, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    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

    Reply
  35. homemadeisbest

    October 16, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I used sunflower oil in place of the coconut oil, turned out great!

    Reply
  36. jess

    October 26, 2014 at 5:59 am

    Looks amazing.
    Just wondering how long it will last for? (Whether it needs to be used in a certain length of time)

    Thanks

    Reply
  37. elaine jeffrey

    October 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    How long does this keep for in an airtight container
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Margaret

      November 09, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Following for reply.

      Reply
    • Stefanie Fauquet

      November 09, 2014 at 11:05 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Deanna

        December 12, 2014 at 2:02 pm

        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.

        Reply
  38. Paula

    November 08, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    How many mason jars does one recipe make? Small mason jar?

    Reply
    • Stefanie Fauquet

      November 09, 2014 at 11:08 am

      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!!

      Reply
  39. Jenny

    November 14, 2014 at 7:26 am

    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.

    Reply
  40. Sheri

    November 15, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Can I substitute the almond oil? Nut allergies run rampant in my family. Thank you I love this

    Reply
  41. Darlene

    November 24, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    What size Mason jar did you use in the picture? Did you use sticker pages for the labels or regular paper? Thanks!

    Reply
  42. kara

    December 04, 2014 at 12:53 am

    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?

    Reply
  43. Ginny

    December 07, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    How long will the scrub keep?

    Reply
  44. Lindsay

    December 10, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  45. Brooke

    December 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    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

    Reply
  46. Jessica

    December 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Heather

      December 15, 2014 at 9:25 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Heather

        December 15, 2014 at 9:30 am

        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.

        Reply
  47. Catina

    December 19, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I don't have almond oil. Can I replace the almond oil with more coconut oil or something else? Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Tracy

    December 22, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  49. Lily

    December 22, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    This a question: what if you can't find all spice?

    Reply
  50. Gladys

    December 22, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  51. Angelica

    December 23, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  52. Anita

    February 25, 2015 at 10:57 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • Olivia

      November 10, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Do you know how long the scrub will last?

      Reply
  53. Jill

    August 04, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    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??

    Reply
    • Stefanie Fauquet

      August 04, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      You can use any carrier oil! Apricot Kernel, Grapeseed and Jojoba are all nut free.

      Reply
      • Robyn

        October 09, 2015 at 9:56 am

        Do you smell the almond oil? I don't have any of the other oils you suggested? I have extra Virginia and coconut oil?

        Reply
        • Zoë

          November 27, 2015 at 9:53 am

          How long does the scrub last in the jar

          Reply
      • PAULI

        December 17, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        Can you use walnut oil in place of the almond oil? Thanks.

        Reply
  54. Jane Revill

    October 10, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Hi just made this with extra virgin olive oil minus the almond oil followed rest and it doesnot have a nice smell help x

    Reply
  55. Zoë

    November 27, 2015 at 9:55 am

    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

    Reply
  56. Shelley

    December 21, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Help! I made it exact to the recipe, but mine has the consistency of cake batter. What do I do?

    Reply
  57. Stef

    December 21, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Shelley, add more sugar until you get the desired consistency.

    Reply
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  59. Charlene

    December 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

    3 stars
    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?

    Reply
  60. Vanessa

    February 20, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I'm not very crafty but I think I could pull this off! How long does it last?

    Reply
  61. Amanda

    November 11, 2022 at 10:32 am

    Do you use almond oil for cooking or for skin?? I need to know soon please thank you

    Reply
    • Katie Hale

      November 14, 2022 at 10:45 am

      You can use it for both

      Reply

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