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DIY Orange Spiced Sugar Scrub Recipe

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This DIY Orange Spiced Sugar Scrub is a fragrant, exfoliating body treatment made from simple natural ingredients like granulated sugar, sweet almond oil, warm spices, and sweet orange essential oil. It gently buffs away dead skin cells to leave your skin soft, smooth, and glowing with a seasonal citrus-spice scent. Easy to make and perfect for use in the shower, this sugar scrub also allows customization with different oils or orange zest for a fresh twist.

Ingredients

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Scrub Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup sweet almond oil (see notes for alternatives)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice or pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 5–8 drops sweet orange essential oil

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, sweet almond oil, ground cinnamon, allspice, vanilla extract, and sweet orange essential oil. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a consistent scrub mixture.
  2. Transfer and Store: Pour the mixed sugar scrub into an airtight glass container such as a mason jar. Seal tightly to preserve freshness. Use the scrub within six months for best results.
  3. Application: With clean hands, scoop out about a quarter-sized amount of the scrub. Massage gently onto damp skin in circular motions to exfoliate. For increased exfoliation, use an exfoliating glove or brush.
  4. Rinse Off: After massaging for a minute or two, rinse off the scrub thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry and enjoy the softened, revitalized feeling.

Notes

  • Organic cane sugar was used here, but any granulated sugar works fine.
  • For facial use, white or brown sugar is preferred due to finer granules causing less irritation.
  • If you don’t have sweet almond oil, substitute coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, or another carrier oil.
  • Sweet orange essential oil can be replaced with about 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder or fresh orange zest. Fresh zest versions should be stored in the refrigerator and used within a week.
  • Apply the scrub in the shower or over a sink to reduce messiness, as cinnamon and allspice may cause temporary staining on skin and surfaces.
  • If sensitive to cinnamon, omit it to avoid potential skin irritation.

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