DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

The holidays are here, and what better way to pamper yourself or a loved one than with a homemade DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub? It smells like the season, feels luxurious on your skin, and makes a beautiful gift when packaged in small jars.

This recipe is easy to make and requires just a few pantry staples. It’s naturally exfoliating, moisturizing, and festive!

• Pinterest

• Facebook

• Instagram

JUMP TO RECIPE

Gift Ideas

• Tie a cinnamon stick to the jar with twine for extra charm.

• Add a cute tag with the name.

• Perfect for holiday gift baskets, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers!

Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer:

 Some of the links on this blog are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Your support helps me keep creating content and sharing recipes, tips, and ideas. Thank you!

DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

Ingredients You’ll Need  (Makes 2 – 4 oz jars)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup coconut oil (or any light oil you prefer)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger (optional, for a true gingerbread aroma)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 10 drops cinnamon essential oil (optional)

Let’s Make It

In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and optional ginger.

1. Add the coconut oil and stir until fully combined and fluffy.

2. Mix in vanilla and essential oils.

3. Spoon the scrub evenly into two 4 oz jars and seal tightly.

4. Add a label or tag: “Use on wet skin, massage gently, then rinse.”

Shelf Life

• Lasts 3–6 months if stored in a sealed jar and kept free from water contamination.

  
  

 

Printable Tags

How to:

1. Download the PDF from the link.

2. Open in a program like Adobe Acrobat or Preview.

3. Print at 100% scale on card stock (do not “fit to page”).

4. Let ink dry a few seconds, then cut, add sure ribbon and tie onto jars.

5. Pro Tip: Print a test page on plain paper first to check alignment.

Download Printable Tags (PDF)

Edit & Download Printable Tags

Printable Labels

Option 1: PDF for Avery labels

How to:

1. Download the PDF from the link.

2. Open in a program like Adobe Acrobat or Preview.

3. Load your Avery 22830 label sheet into the printer.

4. Print at "actual size"

5. Let ink dry a few seconds, then peel and apply.

6. Pro Tip: Print a test page on plain paper first to check alignment.

Download Printable Labels (PDF)

Option 2: Editable Labels (Canva Template)

A fully editable Canva template so you can change scents, colors, or text before printing.

How to use:

1. Click the Canva template link.

2. Make a copy of the design in your own Canva account.

3. Edit the text, colors, or layout as you like.

4. Download as PDF for printing.

5. Open the Avery design and print website, select Avery 22830 or your preferred sheet.

6. Print at "actual size"

7. Tip: Check your printer settings and alignment if using a different Avery sheet.

Edit Your Own Labels (Canva Template)

The Recipe:

Did you try making this Ginger Bread Sugar Scrub? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!