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    Home » Do it Yourself

    DIY Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub

    Published: Apr 22, 2016 · Modified: Oct 6, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This DIY Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub is a quick and great DIY scrub that will leave your skin feeling so soft and luxurious.

    Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub in a small mason jar

    This Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub is the perfect way to give yourself spa treatment right in your own shower. It’s your very own version of Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Scrub!

    It’s also a wonderful thrifty gift idea for teachers and friends.

    Made with inexpensive, simple ingredients you probably have right in your kitchen. Store it in cute little 4 oz mason jars for up to 2-3 months.

    To use, just apply a palmful or more to arms, legs, chest, back and shoulders. Rub in a circular motion and then rinse off.

    Use a couple of times a week for soft subtle skin all day!

    INGREDIENTS

    1 cup brown sugar

    ½ cup granulated white sugar

    ⅓ cup coconut oil

    1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

    2 vitamin E capsules

    two small mason jars with brown sugar scrub

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl thoroughly until they are all well combined.

    2. To add vitamin E capsule, poke the end with a pin and squeeze the oil inside into other ingredients, discard capsule.

    3. Store scrub in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    two small mason jars with brown sugar scrub

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    Comments

    1. The Better Baker

      May 18, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      I love DIY recipes like this. Sure saves big bucks too. Thanks for sharing at Weekend Potluck.

      Reply
    2. Rebekah@naturallyblessedmama

      May 16, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      I love this recipe!! It is perfect for those of us who have skin problems. I’ll share it with others. Thanks for posting.

      Reply
    3. swathi

      May 16, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning/

      Reply
    4. RaShell @ Mommy's Apron

      May 12, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I bet this smells amazing! Yum! Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I found you over at #ThursdayFavoriteThings

      Reply
    5. Jamie @ Medium Sized Family

      May 11, 2016 at 11:22 am

      This is such a treat to have on hand. I’ve made a similar scrub before, but I think I’d enjoy the ingredients in this one a bit more.

      Reply
    6. Christina

      May 11, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Mmm, that looks like it would smell SO good!

      Christina
      http://www.ourwoodhome.com

      Reply

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