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    Home » Gift Ideas » Strawberry Sugar Scrub Recipe

    Strawberry Sugar Scrub Recipe

    Published: Jan 29, 2015 · Modified: May 6, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Splendid Strawberry Sugar Scrub recipe using coconut oil. These mason jar gifts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, and birthdays!

    A mason jar filled with strawberry sugar scrub.

    One of my friend’s teen daughters is really good at giving pedicures. Last weekend while hanging out at their house, she offered to do our feet. Of course, that isn’t something we weren’t going to pass up on!

    One of the things she used on our feet was a homemade sugar scrub, and it felt lovely. And it motivated me to make a new sugar scrub recipe. This Strawberry Sugar Scrub is perfect for putting into mason jars and giving as gifts!

    First, pour the fractionated coconut oil into a bowl, add the sweet almond oil, and mix.

    Freeze dried strawberries.

    Next, you need some strawberries. I wanted this sugar scrub to last longer than a couple of days, so rather than use fresh strawberries, I used freeze-dried strawberries. I put them into my clean, dry coffee grinder.

    Ground freeze dried strawberries.

    Grind the freeze-dried strawberries until they are powdery.

    Ground pink powder and sugar.

    In a separate bowl, mix the powdered strawberries with the granulated sugar. I started mixing them with a whisk and then sifted them together.

    Stirring sugar scrub.

    Gently stir half of the sugar mixture into the coconut oil/almond oil mixture. Then, stir in the second half.

    Strawberry sugar scrub on a spoon.

    Yummmm!! Admit it, you kind of want a taste.

    Strawberry sugar scrub in a jar and on a spoon.

    Put the sugar scrub in one large mason jar or a few smaller ones. This recipe makes enough for three 8 oz jars.

    A spoonful of strawberry sugar scrub.

    This Strawberry Sugar Scrub recipe will make your skin feel so soft! This would be a wonderful homemade gift to give to the women in your life for any special occasion, from Valentine’s Day to Christmas and Mother’s Day to birthdays.

    Or, why not have some girlfriends over for a spa night and share this coconut oil sugar scrub with them?

    Strawberry Coconut Sugar Scrub

    Strawberry Sugar Scrub

    Splendid Strawberry Sugar Scrub recipe using coconut oil. These mason jar gifts are perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas and birthdays!
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    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 cups
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    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cups fractionated coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
    • 1/2 cup powdered strawberries (about 1½ cups freeze-dried strawberries, ground)
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 4 teaspoon strawberry extract optional

    Instructions

    • Pour the fractionated coconut oil into a bowl, add the sweet almond oil and mix.
    • Grind enough freeze dried strawberries until you have about ½ cup of powder.
    • In a separate bowl, Whisk and then sift together the granulated sugar and powdered strawberries.
    • Gently stir half of the sugar mixture into the coconut oil mixture. Then, stir in the second half of the mixture.
    • Optional: mix in strawberry extract for added scent.
    • Note: If using in the shower or bathtub, be careful because bath products containing oil can make it slippery.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams
    Course: gift ideas
    Author: Tonia Larson

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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 12+ 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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    Comments

    1. Alice Dennis says

      February 2, 2023 at 11:45 am

      I am allergic to almonds. What could I replace the sweet almond oil with?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 2, 2023 at 1:47 pm

        Hello Alice,
        You can use any body oil that is safe for the skin, such as Vitamin E Oil. Be sure to check the label since many of the body oils contain a blend of oil and include some sort of nut oil.
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    2. Bekah says

      July 6, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      I made these for a Gallentine’s Day party in 2019 and they were a huge hit. Making it again for my future sister-in-laws bachelorette party. A nice little party gift. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    3. Kristi says

      February 7, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! I would like to try it and give it as a gift to you the ladies in my church community group. One of them, however, may be allergic to coconut, and another one has a husband who is severely allergic to tree nuts. Do you have any suggestions for alternative oils I could use for this sugar scrub? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 8, 2019 at 9:15 am

        Hi Kristi,
        Yes, you can use another oil of your choice to make a sugar scrub. With a severe tree nut allergy, I’m not sure that any of the oils are safe. I’ve read that some olive oils even contain other oils as fillers. I would be extremely cautious.
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    4. A says

      December 21, 2018 at 7:39 pm

      Hi, how long does this strawberry scrub last for? Thank you

      Reply
    5. Rhonda Endriss says

      January 23, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      Where do I get freeze dried strawberries?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 24, 2017 at 10:23 am

        Hi Rhonda! I got mine from Target. I’ve heard that Trader Joes also sells them and you can order freeze-dried strawberries on Amazon. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    6. Hannah says

      March 23, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Hi, were do you buy your colored stripped string from. I really like them…..Thanks Hannah

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        March 24, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        Thanks! It is called baker’s twine and you can get it at craft stores and on Amazon like this: http://amzn.to/1MEJSKg (affiliate link) Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    7. Brenda McCracken says

      March 23, 2015 at 5:43 am

      Can you use fractionated Coconut Oils or does it have to be the whipped food grade kind?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        March 23, 2015 at 9:16 am

        Sorry, I’ve never tried making it fractionated coconut oils.

        Reply
    8. mila says

      February 8, 2015 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Very nice!!! 🙂 I bought the ingredients to make this!
      Just wondering… doesn’t the sugar dissolve after a while?
      Also.. I only have a stick blender (no mixer). That shouldn’t be a problem right?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 8, 2015 at 9:00 pm

        Since the sugar is in oil and not water, I have not had that issue. I’ve never used a stick blender so I’m not sure how it works with whipping the coconut oil. Best of luck!

        Reply
    9. mila says

      February 8, 2015 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Very nice!!! 🙂 I bought the ingredients to make this!
      Just wondering… doesn’t the sugar dissolve after a while?
      Also.. I only have a stick blender (no mixer). That shouldn’t be a problem right?

      Reply
    10. Kana says

      February 6, 2015 at 12:50 am

      I was wondering if I could use this scrub for my face? Do I need to substitute granulated sugar for brown sugar in order to use it for my face?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 6, 2015 at 7:09 am

        Yes, you could use it a face scrub. Brown sugar is softer than granulated sugar, but either one work. Also, I’ve heard that depending on your skin type, coconut oil might clog your pores so make sure you rinse well. Enjoy!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    11. Melanie says

      February 5, 2015 at 10:52 am

      VERY nice. I love the effects strawberries have on my skin. About how long does this “keep”? Do you suggest refrigeration?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        February 5, 2015 at 10:58 am

        Hi Melanie,
        This recipe is adapted from Fig + Yarrow’s Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe which says the sugar scrub will last for a year at room temperature and longer in the fridge. The addition of the freeze dried strawberries might change the storage times, but it never lasts that long at our house! Enjoy!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
        • Melanie says

          February 5, 2015 at 11:00 am

          Aha, thank you! <3

          Reply
    12. Jan says

      February 4, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Love your ideas. I want to try those sugar scrubs.

      Reply

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