DIY holiday sugar scrubs

Homemade sugar scrubs make the sweetest gifts this holiday season. Pair seasonal scents with festive packaging and you’ve got the perfect gift for pampering friends and family. DIY Holiday Sugar Scrubs are a great gift for teachers, hostesses, girlfriends, anyone else needing a little relaxation this time of year!

Thanks to a fun afternoon with Imperial Sugar at MixedCon back in August, I’ve been dying to make my own sugar scrubs. The bestie came over for an afternoon of do it yourself holiday gift making and just a few hours later we each had twelve gorgeous packages for spreading holiday cheer. We filled 4-ounce Ball jars with two different scents, dropped one of each into a festive cellophane bag, and tied them up with coordinating ribbons and tags.

I’m a firm believer that packaging is everything when making homemade gifts. I found these silver embossed round labels by Avery that were stunning on the silver lids of each jar. We kept the labels simple, but you could absolutely go all out creating a festive label to go with each scent. The cute Santa and Elf gift tags were found at Michaels and added a colorful finishing touch to each package.

We love the benefits of grapeseed oil for the skin as it is packed with antioxidants, including skin-brightening vitamin C. Any neutral oil such as coconut or olive oil can also be used as well as any scent combination that suits your fancy. Not only do these scrubs smell amazing, but they’re fantastic for fighting dry winter skin. Treat your friends and family to a sweet DIY Holiday Sugar Scrub and be sure to save a batch for yourself!