Christmas is the best time to make gifts that smell sweet and cozy. These 6 Homemade Christmas Sugar Scrub Recipes are easy to make and fun to share.
These sugar scrubs make your skin soft, smooth, and glowing. You only need simple ingredients from your kitchen to create them.
Each Christmas Sugar Scrub Recipe has a lovely holiday scent that fills your home with cheer.
Let’s explore six easy and festive Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes for Christmas you can make and gift this holiday season.
1. Peppermint Sugar Scrub
This scrub smells just like Christmas candy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- Red food color (optional)
How to Make:
Mix sugar and coconut oil in a bowl. Add peppermint oil and stir. If you like, add a few drops of red color for a festive look. Store in a jar. Use on hands or feet for a fresh, cool feel.
Tip: Try layering red and white scrub for a candy-cane look!
2. Gingerbread Sugar Scrub
This one smells like fresh gingerbread cookies from the oven.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make:
Mix brown sugar and spices in a bowl. Add coconut oil and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Store in a jar with a cute ribbon. It’s warm, cozy, and smells like Christmas baking.
Tip: Add a cinnamon stick in the jar for decoration.
3. Vanilla Sugar Cookie Scrub
A soft, sweet scent that feels like a warm cookie hug!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make:
Mix sugar and oil in a small bowl. Add vanilla and stir well. Keep it in a jar. This scrub makes your skin smell like sugar cookies and feel smooth.
Tip: Wrap it with a cookie-shaped tag for gifting.
4. Hot Cocoa Sugar Scrub
Smells like a cup of hot chocolate on a winter night!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make:
Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Add coconut oil and vanilla. Stir well until blended. Store in a jar. This scrub leaves your skin soft and smelling sweet like chocolate.
Tip: Add mini marshmallows on top for a cute holiday touch.
5. Cranberry Sugar Scrub
This one looks bright and smells fresh like winter berries.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries (blended)
- 1 teaspoon honey
How to Make:
Blend cranberries until smooth. Mix sugar, oil and honey in a bowl. Add the blended cranberries and stir. Keep it in a clean jar. It gives your skin a nice glow.
Tip: Store in the fridge and use within one week.
6. Christmas Tree Sugar Scrub
Smells just like a fresh pine tree on Christmas morning!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 5 drops pine essential oil
- Green food color (optional)
How to Make:
Mix sugar and coconut oil. Add pine oil and color if you like. Stir well and store in a jar. It smells fresh and clean, just like Christmas!
Tip: Add a small pine sprig on top for decoration.
How to Use Sugar Scrubs
Take a spoonful of scrub and rub it on wet skin. Gently massage in circles for one or two minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Your skin will feel smooth and soft right away.
Gift Idea
These sugar scrubs make great Christmas gifts. Fill small jars with the scrubs and tie ribbons around them. Add cute labels like “Peppermint Joy” or “Cookie Magic.” Your friends and family will love them!
Final Thoughts on 6 Homemade Christmas Sugar Scrub Recipes
Making Christmas Sugar Scrubs at home is easy and fun. Each scent brings a warm, festive feeling.
They are perfect for self-care or for gifting. You don’t need fancy things—just sugar, oil, and love.
These scrubs make your skin happy and your heart full. Try one today and enjoy the magic of Christmas in every scrub!
Sara Collins is a food blogger at TastyDive. She shares simple and family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients. Her mission is to help home cooks enjoy tasty meals without stress.
