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    Home » Gift Ideas

    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub

    Modified: May 9, 2023 · Published: May 8, 2013 by Tonia Larson

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    This Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub recipe uses coconut oil, sugar, and orange oil. It makes your skin so soft and smells good enough to eat!

    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub Gift In A Jar
    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub

    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!

    Sugar Scrub Pampering Gift In A Jar

    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 fractionated 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 fractionated coconut oil, 3/4 cup of sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ten drops of orange essential oil.

    How To Make Sugar Scrub

    Put the fractionated coconut oil into the jar. Add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil. Then, stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.

    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub
    Orange Creamsicle

    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 chose 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 of 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

    Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub Recipe

    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.

    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub Recipe

    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!

    Looking for more gift in a jar ideas? Here are four more:

    This Spa In A Jar is the perfect gift in a jar for a relaxing spa date at home! It includes hand scrub, foot soak, bath salt, lotion, lip balm, and more!

    These Mason Jar Gifts show you how to put everything in a jar to make gifts for different occasions such as Pampering In A Jar, Refreshment In A Jar, and Energy In A Jar.

    This handmade gift idea is a Pedicure In A Jar. I gave these cute mason jar gifts to my girlfriends this summer.

    A Unicorn Spa Jar is for girly girls who love all things sparkly and colorful. Use the gift in a jar for a spa day, a girl’s birthday party, or a Christmas gift.

    orange creamsicle sugar scrub in a jar
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    Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub

    This Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub recipe uses coconut oil, sugar, and orange oil. It makes your skin so soft and smells good enough to eat!
    Active Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: gift ideas
    Yield: 1 jar
    Author: Tonia Larson
    Cost: $7

    Equipment

    • 8 oz mason jar

    Materials

    • ¼ cup fractionated coconut oil
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 10 drops orange essential oil

    Instructions

    • Put the fractionated coconut oil into the jar.
    • Add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil.
    • Then, stir in the sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.

    Notes

    CAUTION: products containing oil can make the shower/tub slippery

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. lolkuhss says

      March 25, 2022 at 2:20 am

      5 stars
      goooddddd

      Reply
    2. Lettie says

      November 9, 2019 at 12:08 am

      So if you use any oil for a scrub it will clog up the pipes but What if you add hot water afterwards. It should be okay. My main concern is the slippery. Shower or bath tub that can be a major problem.

      Reply
    3. Terri says

      December 7, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      You really shouldn’t use coconut oil since it solidifies at less than 78° and will clog pipes. Any other liquid oil is fine or fractionated coconut oil would work, too.

      Reply
    4. Carol says

      February 28, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      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,

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      • Tonia says

        February 28, 2018 at 2:47 pm

        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

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        • Carol says

          February 28, 2018 at 2:57 pm

          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…

          Reply
      • Amy Almond says

        March 3, 2018 at 5:10 pm

        It’s the coconut oil tok avoid that use fractionated coconut oil

        Reply
      • Janet says

        November 27, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        Making scrubs I use a lot of different oils. Apricot, Hemp, Jojoba, Almond, EVOO just whatever oils you enjoy. They all work and you can make it whatever consistency you like.

        Reply
    5. sunflower says

      January 21, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      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!

      Reply
    6. Yvonne VB says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Donna D says

      July 16, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      I like it with Young Living Orange or citrus and JR Watkins pure vanilla. Thanks

      Reply
    8. Klee says

      December 24, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Is the scrub used with the soap of your choice?

      Reply
    9. Shelly says

      October 25, 2015 at 11:04 am

      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?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 25, 2015 at 9:18 pm

        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

        Reply
      • MJ says

        July 17, 2016 at 10:20 pm

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Rose says

      October 13, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful recipe! I have tweaked it a bit, but it is great!! I used dōTERRA’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!😇 🍊

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        October 14, 2015 at 8:12 am

        You are very welcome! Your tweaks sound great! ~Tonia

        Reply
    11. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

      April 12, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Can’t wait to try this with my essential oils!

      Reply
    12. April says

      January 25, 2015 at 3:29 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 25, 2015 at 1:33 pm

        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.

        Reply
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