Embrace the scents of fall with this DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, perfect for naturally smoothing and hydrating your skin!
The secret to smooth skin is exfoliation. Physical skin exfoliants are common to buy but are even easier to make at home with regular ingredients you likely already have in your cupboard. The scents and aromas are even easier to customize to your own personal tastes!
Exfoliate your legs, arms, hands, and feet with this Autumn-inspired Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, made homemade with simple, clean ingredients such as coconut oil, sugar, and real pumpkin spice. Simply mix the ingredients and use in the shower. It’s as easy as that!
What Spices Create Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin spice is a beloved spice mix that is hyped every single Fall season. It was popularized by Starbucks releasing their infamous pumpkin spice lattes near the end of summer. This exploded the flavor combination’s popularity so much that you’ll find a variety of products seasoned with pumpkin spice each Autumn.
Generally, pumpkin spice consists of a few different ground warming spices. These are spices you might find in a given pumpkin pie recipe.
They are:
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
Storing Your Homemade Sugar Scrub
Homemade sugar scrubs can last up to 6 months when stored correctly. This means that if you make a batch on a consistent basis, you’ll never run out of sugar scrub!
Simply store your scrub in an air-tight, glass container away from sunlight and moisture. Moisture breeds bacteria and sunlight can also spoil the sugars inside. Place your scrub tightly sealed in a cabinet or closet. Use as needed with clean, dry hands.
Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious-smelling scrub!
- 2 cups sugar (either ½ white sugar and ½ brown sugar, or all white sugar)
- 1 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled (here are the best coconut oil brands you can buy; you can also make your own coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 drops orange or cinnamon essential oil (optional)
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub
Add the sugar and coconut oil to a bowl. Mix well with a spatula.
Add the spices and essential oil and mix well.
Store in lidded glass jars in a cool, dry, and dark area until ready to use.
To use: Scoop one tablespoon of scrub into your hand and gently massage over legs, feet, arms, and hands to reveal smooth, buttery skin. Rinse with warm water.
Notes/Tips/Troubleshooting: Do not use a larger amount of nutmeg than instructed. Nutmeg is a very powerful spice that can easily overpower any other aroma.
Melt the coconut oil and then allow it to cool for a few minutes before use to avoid melting the sugar.
Storage: Store in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark, dry area.
You can use premade pumpkin spice for ease and convenience, but feel free to make your own if you like! You will only need one tablespoon in this recipe.
Nutmeg is the spice in pumpkin spice that really makes it smell like the holidays. A pinch more nutmeg really drives home the PSL essence.
It only takes 5 minutes to make this recipe from start to finish!
Yes! These ingredients are whole and natural, so the end product is cleaner than scrubs you can find in retail stores!
Use this scrub on your legs before or after shaving, on your arms, hands, and feet. This is not recommended for delicate areas such as the face.
Other DIY Recipes You’ll Love
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- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub (DIY!)
Embrace the scents of Autumn with this DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, with the amazing aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and orange essence!
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Active Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: DIY
- Method: Assemble
Ingredients
2 cups sugar (either 1/2 white sugar and 1/2 brown sugar, or all white sugar)
1 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 drops orange or cinnamon essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Add the sugar and coconut oil to a bowl. Mix well with a spatula.
- Add the spices and essential oil and mix well.
- Store in lidded glass jars in a cool, dry, and dark area until ready to use.
To use: Scoop one tablespoon of scrub into your hand and gently massage over legs, feet, arms, and hands to reveal smooth, buttery skin. Rinse with warm water.
Notes
Do not use a larger amount of nutmeg than instructed. Nutmeg is a very powerful spice that can easily overpower any other aroma.
Melt the coconut oil and then allow it to cool for a few minutes before use to avoid melting the sugar.
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