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Sweeten up your beauty routine with this homemade Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub! It will smooth, tone, and soften your skin all at once!

A hand holding an open swing lid jar of cotton candy sugar scrub. Two small pink flowers sit on top of the scrub and a wooden spoon sticks out the top. A palm frond is in the background.

This Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub is…

  • Quick
  • Non-toxic
  • Smoothing
  • Toning
  • Softening
  • Sweet!

Benefits of a Sugar Scrub

Sugar scrubs are fabulous additions to your beauty regime. The exfoliating ingredients rid your skin of the top layer of dead skin cells, clearing the rough patches and revealing the smooth. When scrubs are mixed with moisturizing ingredients, they provide hydrating power! In our recipe, we use avocado oil and vitamin E oil to enhance this skin-nourishing ability.

A close up of cotton candy sugar scrub before color is added. A wooden spoon sticks out of the mix to the right hand side, and small pink flowers sit to the upper left.

The fun thing about homemade sugar scrubs is that you can customize them how you like. Instead of spending beaucoup bucks on a store-bought product that you may end up not liking, test out your own at home! Scrubs are as simple as mixing cane sugar, avocado oil, and essential oils together to create a texture and scent unique to you. 

A jar of cotton candy sugar scrub with two small flowers on top. A wooden spoon sticks out to the right side and a small bouquet of flowers is to the upper left. All sit on a blue tea towel.

Another cool way to personalize your homemade scrubs is to add color! Mica powder is a natural mineral that is used to color cosmetics and other beauty products. By mixing blue and pink mica powder in with the main ingredients, you can create a cute Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub! Then afterwards, make some Magical Unicorn Body Butter for even more colorful self-care!

Ingredients for Cotton Candy Scrub

Ingredients for cotton candy sugar scrub from left to right: a small bowl of avocado oil, a small bowl of cane sugar, and a small dish of vitamin E oil. Pink flowers are to the upper left and bottom right of the image, and a wooden spoon is to the left of the ingredients. All sit on a blue tea towel.

Cane Sugar – Cane sugar is the abrasive ingredient needed to slough dead skin cells. It also improves collage production for a plumping effect! You can substitute cane sugar for brown sugar, but the mica powder colors will not be as vibrant.

Avocado Oil – Avocado oil is full of vitamins and fatty acids which reduce wrinkles and dark spots, as well as protect from UV damage. It is an excellent oil to pair with sugar for an effective scrub!

Mica Powder – Mica powder is a natural mineral that is used to color cosmetics. It is harmless to people when used in moderation. Start with 1/4 teaspoon of each color first, then add more until you reach the desired vibrancy.

Vitamin E Oil – Vitamin E oil is an exceptionally hydrating ingredient and also a natural preservative!

Essential Oils (optional) – Essential oils can make your Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub smell even sweeter! Use sugary or fruity scents like grapefruit, ylang-ylang, geranium and vanilla. 

How to Make Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub

A hand holding an open swing lid jar of cotton candy sugar scrub. Two small pink flowers sit on top of the scrub and a wooden spoon sticks out the top. A palm frond is in the background.

Step One: Measure cane sugar into a bowl.

A small bowl with cotton candy sugar scrub before the color is mixed in. A measuring spoon is to the bottom left of the bowl and pink flowers are in the upper left and bottom right corners. All sit on a blue tea towel.

Step Two: Pour the avocado oil and vitamin E oil into the sugar. Mix with a spoon to combine. 

Step Three: If using essential oils, add to the bowl and mix again.

Two bowls of cotton candy sugar scrub, one pink and one blue. Both have wooden spoons. Small bunches of pink flowers sit to the upper left and bottom right of the image. All items rest on a blue tea towel.

Step Four: Separate the mixture into two bowls. Add the blue mica powder to one bowl, and the pink mica powder to the other. Mix until thoroughly combined. 

A jar of cotton candy sugar scrub with two small flowers on top. A wooden spoon sticks out to the right side and a small bouquet of flowers is to the upper left. All sit on a blue tea towel.

Step Five: Alternate scoops of the colored scrub into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place. Use 1-2x a week for sweetly soft skin!

A hand holding a closed swing lid jar of cotton candy sugar scrub.

FAQ

How do you make cotton candy sugar scrub?

Mix cane sugar, avocado oil and vitamin E in a bowl. Separate into two different bowls and add mica powder to each for color. Alternate scoops of the colored mixes into a single jar. Use 1-2x a week for sweetly soft skin!

Do DIY sugar scrubs work?

100%! DIY sugar scrubs are excellent additions to your beauty routine and will help smooth, tone, and soften your skin. 

Is it cheaper to make your own sugar scrub?

Yes! Store-bought scrubs can range from $10-$30 a jar, when you can make your own in minutes with ingredients you already have at home. 

How long does homemade cotton candy sugar scrub last?

Homemade Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub will last 2-3 months when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Use 1-2x a week for sweetly soft skin!

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Sweeten up your beauty routine with this homemade Cotton Candy Sugar Scrub! It will smooth, tone, and soften your skin all at once!

  • Author: Amy B.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: ~1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup cane sugar

3 tablespoons organic avocado oil

1 tablespoon vitamin E oil

1/4 teaspoon each of blue and pink mica powder

Optional: 10-15 drops of essential oils of your choice

Instructions

Measure cane sugar into a bowl.

Pour the avocado oil and vitamin E oil into the sugar. Mix with a spoon to combine.

If using essential oils, add to the bowl and mix again.

Separate the mixture into two bowls. Add the blue mica powder to one bowl, and the pink mica powder to the other. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Alternate scoops of the colored scrub into an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place. Use 1-2x a week for sweetly soft skin!

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About Amy B.

Amy is a crunchy stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. She holds both a bachelor’s and graduate degree, and is currently pursuing her third degree (school is fun!). Amy loves to create recipes, both with food and for the home. She has a soft spot for anything handmade, freshly baked, or squeaky clean :)

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