Materials Needed:
1 cup Cane Sugar
1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries
¾ cup Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (room temperature)
1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
1. Place freeze-dried strawberries in sealed zip-loc bag. Using a rolling pin, crush strawberries until very fine.
2. Combine cane sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries in small mixing bowl.
3. Add coconut oil and vanilla extract to dry mixture. Stir well.
4. Garnish scrub with freeze-dried strawberries.
TIPS:
Tip #1: use organic ingredients.
Tip #2: works as an exfoliator and moisturizer.
Tip #3: You can use fresh strawberry’s it just doesn’t last as long.
This is so easy and fun to make yall !!! And a easy clean up I even let my daughter help she is 6 !! People that are not crafty like us will love this for a gift any day but make a big batch and give to everyone for Valentine’s day !!
Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts on this that I may have left out see the detailed pictures below to get a better idea how your mix will look !
Thanks so much for coming by yall !!!! I hope you enjoy this really easy scrub.
More Valentine’s goodies will be live this week check back !
Bargain Baglady (@bargainbaglady) says
This looks amazing, Thanks for sharing!
Sammy @ http://Www.bargainbaglady.com {xx}
Jonathan W Key says
Wow this sounds so easy and fun to make! Something my whole family might enjoy doing. Thanks for the great post!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
gorgeous and so easy sounding! Perfect for my upcoming bridal shower 😀
parentingpatch says
Sugar scrubs are my favorite. I pinned your recipe to my Skin Care board!
tinsel12 says
I love that this is so easy to make! And what mom can’t use a good, natural scrub, Thanks for sharing it. Pinning now.
Laci Carlson says
Awesome thx so much !! And it actually works 🙂
parentingpatch says
This sugar scrub sounds absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day. I can also see using the scent in the summer for smooth skin.
maggiesblog2 says
This sounds amazing! I would also try using it as a lip scrub!
Michele says
This definitely sounds easy to make and I do love sugar scrubs. I bet it smells delicious with all those crushed strawberries. You are right–this would make a great gift idea!!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I would assume that this sugar scrub would smell lovely! I love that there is virgin coconut oil in it. That is a really effective moisturizer!
lena says
Seems healthy and simple to make. love your idea and photography!
Allison Jones says
I love homemade exfoliants! This looks amazing and I’m sure it smells great!
All the Best,
Allison | http://www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Ashley says
I have always wanted to try making my own sugar scrub! I use a sugar scrub at least twice a week and I love them!
Karen says
Wow! Looks like something I would love to use. So creative too. Thanks for sharing!
Shelby says
Wow, this scrub looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it! So pretty!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
I love making homemade scrubs. This looks like the perfect scrub to make for now or spring.
Laci Carlson says
This is the 1st one I’ve ever done now I’m hooked 🙂
Mattie's Makings says
Such a good idea for valentine’s day! can’t wait to try it!
fivemarigolds says
Oh my yum! I love this idea! Pinning now!
Teri L says
This looks good enough to eat (but I won’t). 🙂
Laci Carlson says
Hahahah !!! It does
Karin Rambo says
This looks fabulous! I’m for sure going to make it!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Can you ship some of this up to me in Boston? Haha! It sounds awesome. Like seriously awesome.
Ana De-Jesus says
Ooh yes this is wonderful I have been looking for Valentines inspired posts thank you xx
Emily says
Is it bad that I want to eat this?! Haha. My exfoliater is running low so I am definitely going to try this out.
caendicott says
My friend made me something similar, but not strawberry. Same recipe, no strawberries, and she used peppermint extract instead of vanilla. Another idea for you.
Rose Sahetapy says
I love this! Got to try myself. Thank for sharing this.
diyjahn says
This looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Shann Eva says
It looks like it would feel amazing on your skin. It also sounds like it would smell wonderful. Thanks for the idea of using it as a gift too!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
That looks good enough to EAT! Hailing from the Winter Strawberry Capitol of the World as I do, I am all about this!
Kusum says
Such a cute idea for a gift, and sounds too easy, I think I am going to pamper myself to it this weekend.
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
aimeefauci says
This is the perfect gift for school teachers and it is so easy to make and cheap.
Kimberly says
That looks so good! (I love strawberries and their scent!) I honestly want to try this out. I may do it for birthday gifts to the ladies in my life or something. :3
xo, Kimberly
http://www.blogsfordays.com
Janae says
I love sugar scrubs! Can’t wait to try this out!
Janae
http://www.hiyallblog.blogspot.com
Laura Shaw says
Ou! this looks really yummy 🙂 and by yummy I mean body yummy, haha!
99paperairplanes says
This looks amazing!
I bet it smells fantastic too!
Debra says
This looks absolutely amazing! I love a good sugar scrub and this one looks perfect!
Home Jobs by MOM (@HomeJobsbyMOM) says
Looks good enough to eat! Seriously!! It would be a great gift all packaged up too.
Jessica says
This looks fantastic!! I have to make!
Ashleigh says
Omg yes, how wonderful is this scrub?! I love giving homemade goodies like this away for gifts! Thank you for sharing!
Jannine says
This looks so simple and easy to make! I’ve heard a lot about homemade sugar scrubs but haven’t gotten around to make one yet. Would be a fun girls night beauty DIY.
mandabutler says
I used to work in a salon (receptionist) but we made these type of things all the time! This one sounds like it would be wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
diadarling3 says
I bet this smells amazing! Thanks for sharing!
jillconyers says
I love DIY salt and sugar scrubs. I’ve never used strawberries. Great idea!
Danielle S (@Mamademics) says
Ohhh I bet this smells divine! I’m totally making it for myself.
Erin (@SugarCrumbs) says
Oh I love this! It’s so pretty and perfect to give to my friends on Valentines Day!
evakidminds says
All my favorite ingredients in one recipe! Love it! Perfect Valentine’s Day gift for my friends.
Crystal says
This must smell amazing! And so pretty
workingmommagic says
This looks awesome! My kids love those freeze dried strawberries.. I wonder if they would mind if I snagged a few to make this! ha!
Kelly B. says
This is the perfect Valentine’s day gift! I love how simple it is to make, and that it uses actual fruits, that’s the mark of a good scrub recipe!
Angie Scheie says
I am SO all over this! I kind of want to eat that too, but I’ll kieep it to a scrub lol. I love the variety of posts you have on this blog!!
beccadorr says
That’s such a cute gift! And something I’d want to keep for myself, too!
Nicole Torres (@DesignItVintage) says
What a pretty idea. I want to do this for my love a Vday. Looks like Italian ice hehe
Heather says
How fun is that! It looks amazing, and I bet if feels great! I wonder if you can add a little flour and an egg and make something yummy to eat to go along with it 🙂
Mar says
Looks yummy!lol. Can you use almond or olive oil instead of coconut oil?
Laci Carlson says
I haven’t tried it but I bet almond oil would work perfect.
MyTeenGuide says
I love sugar scrubs. This looks amazing and I bet it smells wonderful. I have to try this.
Eileen xo says
I love to make sugar scrubs with my youngest daughter. I love the strawberry for Valentines day, so festive
gratefulheartyoga says
I love valentines – aside from halloween its my favorite holiday! This is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Natalia Pessoa says
ooh! Yes, this looks like it will smell amazing!
The Cuteness says
This looks like it smells amazing! I love a good scrub, Lush makes some amazing ones.
Felesha says
I almost want to eat it! Loving sugar scrubs as they don’t dry me out like salt. Thanks for sharing!
Kristina Camille says
I’m a sucker for Valentines day posts! Especially DYI’s, I love this scrub and can’t wait to try it! 🙂
Ann| Cooking Maniac says
This is so cute. I can’t wait to try it 🙂
Katie Arnold (@iamkatiearnold) says
What?! LOVE!!!
ashelywrites says
I cannot wait to try this! Looks absolutely awesome!
Leslie Soto says
I bet this smells as good as it looks! Heavenly!
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
This looks like it would smell soooo good!! I think I’m going to make these as little Valentines gifts for my friends 🙂
Kaley says
I love making my own sugar scrubs and I have been doing so for years, I am just nervous about how long this one will last with the strawberries in it! How quickly should you use it?
Laci Carlson says
If you use fresh strawberries a few day freeze dried a few weeks 🙂
Natalie Timperio says
YAAAS girl! This looks absolutely incredible and SO delicious (in more ways than one :P). x Natalie http://www.thegirlwithbangs.com
livingoffloveandcoffee says
What a fun sugar scrub! I love the vibrant color to go along with Valentine’s Day.
Ashley says
Looks amazing!! I love body s run recipes, they make awesome gifts!!
Christie Brown says
I love sugar scrubs! This looks (and sounds) good enough to eat! Sharing on Pinterest. 🙂
Christie’s Take on Life. x
Maya says
Can’t wait to try this!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
alissiahaggard says
This looks like so much fun! Thanks for such a great idea!
CourtneyLynne says
Ooooo this sugar scrub sounds pretty fabulous!!! Loving the color of it too!!! Love Valentine’s Day for that very reason! All thinks pink and red!
Bianca Germ says
I’ve made sugar scrubs before, but definitely never a strawberry one!!!! Gonna have to give this a try! Thanks girl!!
Brooke | Chasing My Arrow says
I cannot want to try this, it looks like it smells so sweet!
Amanda Kolb says
Great gift idea for Valentine’s day! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
hilkayaker says
I bet that smells amazing!
Thanks so much for coming by and linking up at the Bloggers Spotlight Link Party! Pinned this to our group board!
Calli Dornak says
Can’t wait to try! The recipe made me hungry LOL Don’t worry, I won’t eat it.
monicageglio says
This does look delicious! hahaha! I also love sugar scrubs. <3