This pampering gift in a jar is an orange creamsicle sugar scrub recipe that uses coconut oil and smells good enough to eat.
Who doesn’t need a little pampering in their life? Mix up a big batch of this orange creamsicle sugar scrub, put it into small mason jars and give this gift in a jar to the women in your life. The smell reminds me of summer and the coconut oil helps keep your skin soft and smooth!
I will be giving this gift in a jar to my mom as part of her Mother’s Day gift. To make the orange creamsicle sugar scrub, I used my recipe for Maple Brown Sugar Scrub but used coconut oil instead of olive oil. I really like fresh, clean citrus scents so I chose orange essential oil. I also added vanilla extract to give it a creamsicle smell. I didn’t have any vanilla essential oil and didn’t feel like running back to the store but if you have some on hand, use several drops of that instead of the vanilla extract.
To make one 8 oz mason jar of orange creamsicle sugar scrub, you need 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 10 drops of orange essential oil.
Soften the coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds.
Add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil. Then, stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.
Print off this fun label and attach it to the jars. To print the labels, I opened a blank Word document, inserted the label image using Insert and choosing Picture. I resized the label to whatever would fit on my jar. If you are making more than one, copy and paste for however many labels you need. Then, add a couple pieces of baker’s twine around the lid or a strip of washi tape across the lid. You can download the free printable here: Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub Printable Label
I wish you could smell this sugar scrub! Vanessa asked me if it was edible and Christine said, “Yummmm!” and immediately wanted to try using it.
The coconut oil will return to a solid form but the sugar scrub will soften in your hands or you can add a little warm water to the scrub that you scoop into your hands. We have a jar of this in our bathroom and have been using it for the past couple of days. It makes your legs and feet feel amazingly smooth! Just be careful though because products containing oil can make the shower/tub slippery!
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Carol says
Can you use fractionated coconut oil, I’m wondering why it got really hard in the jars after a few days? Lids on tight, did everything exact, smells yummy, but it’s super hard now….also, how can I make it soft again, I’m thinking of adding frac oil to these maybe, and also using that in new ones??????
Thank you,
Tonia says
I’ve never tried that but yes, you can use any oil you want. The more oil you add the more liquidy it will be. Also, even when the sugar scrub hardens, it will soften again in your hands or if you add a little warm water when using it. Best of luck! ~Tonia
Carol says
Thank you….I’ll add some fractionated oil to these and see if it helps and the next batch will be with the frac oil…
Amy Almond says
It’s the coconut oil tok avoid that use fractionated coconut oil
sunflower says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I only had vanilla bean paste which at first had a strong alcohol scent but I added some more sugar to fix, and this definitely smelled like an a orange dreamsicle. Will definitely make again!
Yvonne VB says
This looks like the perfect gift to give my Bible study group. Coconut oil is so versatile. My mind is spinning at the possibility of other scent combos. I will also give some to my manicurist. She recommends coconut oil for dry cuticles & hands. Thank you for sharing!
Donna D says
I like it with Young Living Orange or citrus and JR Watkins pure vanilla. Thanks
Klee says
Is the scrub used with the soap of your choice?
Shelly says
Sorry if this is a silly question… I see this scrub is made for your body. Would it be okay to use on your face as well?
Tonia says
It would depend on your skin. I’ve heard it both ways. Some people love it for their skin, including their face and other says that it causes them to breakout. Best of luck! ~Tonia
MJ says
I use sugar scrubs on my face all the time and haven’t had a problem. My skin is not prone to breakouts though. Try a little on a small spot and see how it goes before using it all over your face. HTH! π
Rose says
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful recipe! I have tweaked it a bit, but it is great!! I used dΕTERRA’s Wild Orange, pure vanilla extract, sugar and Sunflower Oil (because a massage therapist told me that it is sooooo good for your skin!) I like Olive Oil too though. Your photography is BEAUTIFUL and I just wanted to thank you again for sharing this! I made them back in March and gave them as take home gifts to my guests at my classes. Have a blessed day!π π
Tonia says
You are very welcome! Your tweaks sound great! ~Tonia
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Can’t wait to try this with my essential oils!
April says
I was wondering…does the coconut oil have to be heated? Or can it be used in its solid form? Can’t wait to try this!
Tonia says
You can use it in the solid form. It will take a little more muscle to get it mixed up and it might take less sugar too.
Chelsie says
This is AMAZING! I made it for a girls spa night I’m hosting tomorrow, and I’m so excited to share it! I added some orange zest for color. This will be going in my Mother’s Day gifts this year too π Thank you!
pam goucher says
would like info for watermelon sugar scrub.
Nebi says
Where can you buy essential oils?
I can’t wait to try this!
Tonia says
Hi Nebi,
I bought this essential oil from Coborns grocery store. It is also sold in natural food stores and on Amazon! Enjoy!
~Tonia
Crystal says
You can buy the purest oils from doterra through me if you would like. They have changed our medicine cabinet for the better, we absolutely love them! Contact me if interested in the purest oils out there! π If an oil doesn’t state for internal use then I would not apply it on my skin.
Stephanie says
Hi! I was wondering what you used to attach the label to the jars. Thank you!
Tonia says
I used either a tape runner or glue dots.
Lori says
I wonder if you could grate some of an orange rind and then squeeze some of the juice from an orange and use that instead of buying essential oil? I have made a lemon sugar scrub from the rind of a lemon and the juice and it turned out wonderful! Would save some money in not having to buy the oil. I have even thought of a lime scrub or lemon/lime combo. Just a thought!
Hannah says
I have whipped up one of these already (to test) and will make more for all the females in my family for Christmas. My goal is to be more frugal and this is perfect! Thank you. My skin is silky smooth!
Tonia says
Yay! Doesn’t it smell amazing! My daughter really loves these sugar scrubs that I’ve made with coconut oil. Thanks Hannah!
Missy says
Does the coconut oil hv to b the Virgin or can it be any coconut oil
Tonia says
Hi Missy! It can be any coconut oil. Enjoy! ~Tonia
Leslie Hargrove says
How long will this last? Does it go bad after a while?
Tonia says
Hi Leslie,
I’m not sure how long it will last. I found some that I’ve had for 5 months and it seems fine to me. I don’t know a lot about coconut oil but I’ve heard that it has antimicrobial properties (check out this study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080) so that should help it last. But my best recommendation is to use it as soon as possible.
~Tonia
Jessica says
Does this come out better with brown sugar or white sugar? Thanks!
Tonia says
Hi Jessica,
As for which is a better scrub, either one works. I would think more about what smell and look you are going for. I think for the orange creamsicle scent, the white sugar works better and looks better. Best of luck and thanks for stopping by!
~Tonia
Christina says
Where can I buy these items to make this?
Tonia says
Hi Christina,
Coconut oil is sold in many places from natural foods stores to Walmart. I’ve even seen it in the cooking aisle of our small local grocery store. I purchased the orange oil at Coborn’s. If you are unable to find orange oil, I would suggest using orange extract located near the vanilla extract in the baking aisle. I bought the mason jars at Walmart. Best of luck!
~Tonia
Shanika says
Does the orange extract still give same affect as the oil?
Sophie says
Just made it (with brown sugar cos that’s what I had), my skin feels fantastic, I know what my friends are all getting for birthday presents this year, thanks so much for sharing!
Tonia says
Wonderful! I am delighted to hear that! I have a jar in my shower that me and my teen use. We love it too!
kilee says
I bet this smells amazing- and I love that you included a cute label for it.
Tonia says
Thanks Kilee!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Yes, you’re so right about the eating thing…I can’t decide if I want to slather up or grab a spoon!! Super fun {and yummy}!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I could use some pampering like this fun scrub. This week is going to be so crazy busy. I love that this is easy and makes a great gift!!!
Tonia says
Yes…be sure to take some time to pamper yourself during your busy week!
Kara says
Oh, this is fabulous!! What a great gift and I might just need to keep some for myself:)
Tonia says
Thanks Kara!
Kim @ Curtain Queen says
This looks amazing! We all can use a little pampering. π
Tonia says
Thanks Kim! Now I just need to make myself take the time to use it!
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says
Looks fabulous!
Tonia says
Thanks Kristen!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I can almost smell it from the pics Tonia! I’d probably want to eat it. π
Tonia says
Yeah, it really does smell great!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This looks like an awesome gift. I love using coconut oil.
Tonia says
This is my first try but so far I am loving it and so is my teen!
Jenna says
this looks fabulous Tonia, I have never made a scrub with coconut oil and I can imagine it is divine! What a lovely summer treat, thanks so much!
Jenna
Tonia says
Thanks Jenna! This was my first time purchasing and using coconut oil. The biggest surprise was that it doesn’t have a scent!
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Oh Tonia. You’ve done it again. Good enough to eat alright!
Anne xx
Tonia says
Thanks Anne! There’s nothing like an orange creamsicle in summer!
Megan says
Tonia that looks like a wonderful gift! I’m sure it smells so good. π
Tonia says
Thanks Megan! It does smell delightful!