Clementine Sugar Scrub
This clementine sugar scrub is a cheerful body scrub for dry-feeling hands, elbows, knees, and feet. It has a sweet citrus scent without the deeper warmth of blood orange or the sharper edge of bitter orange, so it feels light, fresh, and easy to use.
Benefits
- Gently polishes dry-feeling body skin
- Soft sweet citrus scent
- Simple pantry-style ingredients
- Pretty handmade gift idea
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 3 tablespoons jojoba oil or sweet almond oil (41 g)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (13 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil (2 g)
- 8 drops clementine essential oil *
- Optional: 1 teaspoon finely grated dried orange peeL
- This recipe is also suited to any of the citrus essential oils such as Lemon, Orange, Lime or Bergamot as they have a bright uplifting scent and as this is a wash off product these essential oils can be used, whereas they are not suitable for leave on body products.
Recommended Supplies
This scrub comes together quickly with a bowl, spoon, and clean jar. Its a great way to use saved glass jars in pretty shapes and styles.
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- 8 oz glass jar
- Label
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Clean 8 oz jar
Method
- Add the sugar to a clean mixing bowl.
- Stir in the jojoba oil, melted coconut oil, and vitamin E oil.
- Add the clementine essential oil and dried peel, if using.
- Spoon into a clean jar and label.
How to Use
Massage a small amount over damp body skin, then rinse well. Use 1–2 times per week on the body. Avoid the face, broken skin, and freshly shaved skin.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Use a clean dry spoon to scoop the scrub and use within 3 months.
Variations & Substitutions
Alternative Blends
Clementine Vanilla Sugar Scrub
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 4 tablespoons jojoba or sweet almond oil (54 g)
- 6 drops clementine essential oil
- 2 drops vanilla oleoresin
Clementine Mint Foot Scrub
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 4 tablespoons carrier oil (54 g)
- 6 drops clementine essential oil
- 2 drops spearmint essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only
- Perform a patch test before using on skin
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin
- Keep away from children and pets
- Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or making products for children
- This scrub can make the shower or tub slippery
- Do not use on the face, broken skin, irritated skin, or freshly shaved skin
- Avoid sun exposure on scrubbed areas if your citrus oil is not suitable for sun-exposed skin
Additional Notes
Clementine essential oil:
Clementine keeps the scrub sweet, light, and friendly.
Sugar texture:
Regular granulated sugar gives a body scrub texture. Use finer sugar if you prefer a gentler polish.
Dried peel:
Only use very dry, finely grated peel so the scrub stays fresh longer.
This homemade recipe is for general home and personal care use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
No. This recipe is designed as a body scrub. Facial skin is more delicate, and sugar scrubs can be too abrasive.
Dried peel is better. Fresh zest adds water and can shorten the shelf life of the scrub.
Yes, but olive oil feels heavier and has a stronger aroma. Jojoba or sweet almond oil gives a lighter scrub.
Use it once or twice a week on the body. Avoid over-exfoliating sensitive or dry skin.
Sugar scrubs can settle naturally. Stir before use or add a little more sugar for a thicker texture.
Yes. Package it in a clean jar, label it clearly, and include a note to keep water out and use within 3 months.
Recommended Supplies
This scrub comes together quickly with a bowl, spoon, and clean jar. Its a great way to use saved glass jars in pretty shapes and styles.
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- 8 oz glass jar
- Label