This post was originally written in 2016, but has been updated in 2020 and the partnership with Imperial Sugar has ended, however, this sugar scrub recipe is still awesome regardless!

With the holidays closing in on us fast, it’s time to think about all those last-minute gift ideas that are easy and inexpensive to make. Don’t panic! Take a deep breath because we are partnering today with Imperial Sugar to share this Cranberry Sugar Scrub craft with you!

Recipe adapted from Imperial Sugar.

This sugar scrub is so easy to make and the end result smells good enough to eat! By the way, you totally could eat it if you really wanted to since it is made by all natural edible ingredients.

However, if you do decide to taste this DIY sugar scrub, be sure it is only in small amounts as essential oils can cause problems in large amounts.

Sugar Scrub Recipe

Making DIY sugar scrub is so satisfying. Not only are you skipping out on so many unwanted chemicals, but it makes your house smell amazing and this homemade sugar scrub is no different.

Plus, this cranberry orange scented Christmas sugar scrub makes the perfect gifts. Give it to teachers, grandparents, friends, and family, it is a great gift for everyone!

Supplies Needed To Make This Cranberry Sugar Scrub Recipe:

This easy homemade sugar scrub exfoliates and moisturizes all at once!

Materials:

• 1 cup whole frozen or fresh cranberries (I used fresh)
• 2 cups Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 12 drops orange essential oil  (lemon also works great with this recipe too)
• Blender
• Airtight container or jar

How to Make Cranberry Sugar Scrub:

This sugar scrub gift is so good for your skin. Cranberries are rich in collagen

1. Place your cranberries into your blender and blend until slightly lumpy.

   

2. Add the sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil into the blender and continue to blend.

   

3. Remove from blender using a spoon and place into an airtight jar.
4. Tie some ribbon or twine around the container and attach a label.
5. Gift it someone special!

   

Sugar Scrub Recipe Notes:

Essential oils help make this easy sugar scrub smell amazing.

You don’t have to use orange essential oil if you’re not a fan of it. As mentioned before lemon will also go well as will:

• Lime
• Apple
• Clove
• Cinnamon Bark

Keep Sugar on Hand for Gifting!

Sugar is sweet, and many of us love it for that! But sugar can be used for so much more! This holiday season I encourage you to keep a nice big bag of sugar in your cupboard at all times. Better yet, keep a big bag of Imperial Sugar in your cupboard!

Sugar is great for baking but it is also great for making gifts and crafts! It can be used for so many different reasons which makes it entirely versatile!

Think of all the sugar scrubs you can make with a bag of sugar. You will become the sugar scrub queen (or king). So make sure you have some around. It may just save your sanity these last few days before Christmas!

This DIY sugar scrub makes the perfect Christmas gift.

Want more inspiration? Visit the Imperial Sugar website for additional crafts, recipes, and gift ideas!

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Did you make this DIY sugar scrub? Let us know in the comments!

Looking For More Sugar Scrub Gift Ideas?

We have a list of 15 DIY Christmas sugar scrubs that make the best Christmas gifts.

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Looking for more homemade Christmas gifts ideas? We have a huge list for you to choose from!