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Home » Do it Yourself » DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub

By Sherri On January 15, 2016, Updated August 29, 2020 31 Comments

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Make this simple and wonderful DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Lemon is rich in antioxidants that your skin will love!

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub in a small mason jar beside a sliced lemon

We have been making homemade sugar scrubs for some time now. They are probably one of the easiest DIY beauty item you can make for so much cheaper than store bought. So, there is no need to feel like you have to buy one at Bath & Body Works next time you are at the mall.  You will get the same beautiful results making your own.

This simple recipe gives you the same results as those with unnecessary added chemicals. Now that I have my new essential oils we are excited to make even more varieties. Lemon essential oil comes in the premium starter kit too!

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub in a small mason jar beside a sliced lemon

Lemon is one of my favorite scents. It’s so fresh and invigorating! Plus our skin LOVES it! Rich is vitamin C and citric acid, lemon will clear and brighten our skin. Vitamin C is also a great antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production.

If you don’t have your essential oils yet, you can substitute fresh lemon juice as well. I have also substituted different oils as well. I have used sweet almond oil, apricot oil, jojoba oil and grapeseed oil and love them all!

Use the sugar scrub once or twice a week in the shower to exfoliate away dead skin cells and allow skin to breathe.

glass measuring cup with water, small bowl of sugar and a bottle of lemon essential oil

INGREDIENTS

1 cup white sugar

1/4 cups Coconut oil, melted ( or almond oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil)

15 drops Lemon essential oil or the juice of one lemon

1 8 oz. mason jar or (2) 4 oz mason jars

DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub in a small mason jar beside a sliced lemon

DIRECTIONS

Combine the sugar and melted coconut oil. (I melted the coconut oil in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 30 seconds)

Add the lemon essential oil or lemon juice.

Mix until blended completely.

Store in mason jars.

Use a palmful once or twice a week for smooth, glowing skin.

ENJOY!!

Make this simple and wonderful DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Lemon is rich in antioxidants that your skin will love!

Make this simple and wonderful DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Lemon is rich in antioxidants that your skin will love!

 

 

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Make these other wonderful homemade items too:

This homemade peppermint lip balm will leave your lips so incredibly soft. Make your own in less than 10 minutes with just 4 all-natural ingredients.

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By Sherri Do it Yourself

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  1. Emma says

    May 5, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Can I use fresh aloe gel instead of oil?

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    • Sherri says

      May 5, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      Although I have not tried using aloe, I don’t see why not. Our skin love it! Let us know how it turns out if you do use it.

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    May 4, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Can I use other oils such as olive or vegetable instead of almond oil, jojoba oil, or grapeseed. I’m new at this so I don’t know.

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      May 4, 2020 at 10:49 am

      You can! Olive oil would be more preferable than a basic vegetable oil just because your skin will like it better.:-)

      Reply
  3. Maggie says

    July 12, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    What is the shelf life of the scrub and does it need to be refrigerated?

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    • Sherri says

      July 13, 2019 at 8:18 am

      I keep mine months…or until it’s gone which is probably just a couple of months actually. If you are using the lemon essential oil, the shelf life is longer. I would say up to 6 months.

      Reply
  4. Hanim says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    If i’m not put in the oil into scrub , it is okay ? Or i need to put it .. i just make scrub by using sugar + lemon juice only .. can i ?

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    • Sherri says

      December 19, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      Adding the oil makes the scrub moisturizing. You can certainly leave it out if you just want the exfoliating effect. 🙂

      Reply
      • Ariel Gutierrez says

        February 9, 2020 at 9:29 pm

        Is this safe to use on your face and are all of your essential oils safe to use topically on face and body?

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  5. Aaisha says

    September 13, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Can i skip my soap if i use dis as my whole body scrub ,twice a week….???

    Reply
  6. Magdalena Grantcharski says

    July 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. I love “everything lemon” and I am big fan on all natural products. I would love to share this recipe in one of my post on my social media pages, if you don’t mind.
    For those of us who are not that good making our own natural beauty products I found this cute lemon sugar scrub on: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JoanellyBeauty/tools/listings/494254163

    Reply
  7. Susan Cormier says

    April 20, 2018 at 10:17 am

    This is wonderful! Super easy to make and so luxurious. Smells wonderful and makes my skin soft and glowing. Thanks so much for this post!

    Reply
  8. Amanda Mc says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I just popped into the kitchen and whipped this up! So easy. Everything I needed was already in there, and my hands are so, so soft!! (The only thing I’ve tested it on, as I had to try it right away I threw in about 5 mint leaves and let them steep while the coconut oil melted on the stove. The scent is subtle but a really nice addition. Thank you so much for this recipe!

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    • Sherri says

      February 28, 2018 at 8:57 am

      I’m so glad to hear you like it! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  9. Brandy says

    December 30, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    Do I need to keep this in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      January 1, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      I did not refrigerate mine and it was fine 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tolu Ajayi says

    October 25, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Thanks! This was really helpful ,I will try it out .I have got all ingredient in my kitchen.

    Reply
  11. Sabrina Wilson says

    September 21, 2017 at 10:06 am

    I am already liking this scrub, will try it soon and share my reviews. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Mary Hurst says

    December 18, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    How long can you store this? I would like to make some to have on hand for birthday gifts and so forth.

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      December 19, 2016 at 9:27 am

      It lasts for several months. 🙂

      Reply
      • Angela says

        January 8, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        Does the storage time vary if you are using fresh lemon juice as opposed to the essential oils?

        Reply
        • Sherri says

          January 12, 2018 at 7:43 pm

          When using fresh lemon juice, it should last about 2 months in a cool dry place. Essential oil lasts much longer. I usually go through mine faster than that though.:-) Hope you enjoy!

  13. Sophie says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I was gifted something similar to this and I just ran out and this recipe is just what I was looking for! Thank you so much for sharing this, would you mind if I included this in a blog post about DIY skincare? Of course I will fully credit and link your website, but if not I understand! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      September 19, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you so much! Absolutely you may include it in your post!

      Reply
  14. Katie says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Yay I just love sugar scrubs – pinning this to add to my collection of recipes! Thanks for sharing, found you at Friday Favorites!

    Reply
  15. Karen says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    I love this. I am not a fan of sugar to eat so this is a perfect way to use sugar. Thanks for sharing at #LetsGetRealSocial

    Reply
  16. April J Harris says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:42 am

    I can just imagine how gorgeous this wonderful Lemon Sugar Scrub smells! What a fantastic homemade beauty product. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop, Sherri. Shared!

    Reply
  17. Rachel says

    January 31, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I love this and have pinned both the candles and the scrub for later. Thanks so much for sharing them at Talk of the Town link party.

    Reply
  18. Lola says

    January 29, 2016 at 8:15 am

    This sounds so luxurious! I have all the ingredients on hand already – I definitely have to try it.

    Reply
  19. Carol Cook says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:09 am

    You make it sound so easy to make.

    Thanks for Sharing Your Cup!

    Reply
  20. Heather at Fearful to Fearless says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:12 am

    I love sugar scrubs, especially DIY ones! I’m definitely pinning this to make later since I’m out of my current scrub. When you get time, I’d love for you to come check out my corner of the blogosphere at http://fearfultofearlessblog.com

    Reply
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