How to Make Sugar Scrub - Easy 3-Ingredient DIY

You only need three things on the counter: brown sugar, white sugar, and coconut oil. Lisa uses organic light brown sugar and pure cane white sugar, but the exact brand doesn't matter - whatever's in your cabinet works.

If you only have one kind of sugar, that's fine too. Use a full cup of brown or a full cup of white instead of splitting it.

Pour 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar into your mixing bowl. The 1:1 ratio gives the scrub a layered look in the jar - the brown crystals settle differently than the white.

Melt 1/2 cup coconut oil in the microwave (about 30 seconds) until it's liquid but not hot. Pour it over the sugar.

Pick your scent based on the vibe you want. Lavender is calming and sleep-friendly. Wild orange is bright and energizing. Peppermint tingles on the skin and wakes you up.

Add 10 drops total to the bowl and stir everything together with a wooden spoon until the oil coats every grain.

Pack the scrub into a 4 oz or 8 oz mason jar. Press it down with the back of the spoon as you go - the layers settle in and look pretty against the glass.

Wipe the inside lip clean before screwing on the lid so the seal is tight. Stored at room temperature, the scrub keeps for about three months.

Tie a piece of jute twine around the rim of the jar. Tuck a fresh sprig of lavender or rosemary into the bow. A handwritten kraft tag with the scent name and instructions seals the deal.

For a Christmas gift basket, pair the scrub with a homemade beeswax candle and a bottle of homemade vanilla extract. Three handmade gifts in one afternoon.