10.25.2013

DIY: Candy Corn Sugar Scrub


Happy (early)  Halloween! Today I'm sharing a sweet treat that is perfect for this time of year. It's zero calories, great for your skin, makes a cute gift, and is easy (and quick) to make. Enjoy.


N e e d:
  • sealable container
  • 2 c sugar
  • 3 small bowls
  • fork (tool for mixing)
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 5 drops yellow soap colorant
  • 10 drops orange soap colorant
  • 5 drops essential oil


D o:
  • Divide sugar into three equal portions.
  • Carefully pour melted coconut oil into sugar section, mix, and then add essential oil and mix.
  • For the orange, add essential oil, 10 drops of orange soap colorant to melted coconut oil and mix. Add to sugar and mix thoroughly.
  • Repeat with the yellow, but only add 5 drops of yellow soap colorant.
  • Pour the yellow sugar scrub at the bottom, then yellow, and then white.
  • Decorate if desired.

F Y I:
  • Sugar scrubs are excellent exfoliants for the body. 
  • Depending on the oil used and the user's skin type, this is gentle enough to use on the face.
  • Feel free to use the oil(s) of your choosing.
  • I find it fastest to mix the oil and soap colorant together before adding to the sugar, but the color can be added to the sugar and mixed before adding the essential oil and carrier oil.
  • I recommend using soap colorant (try the soap making section of your craft store or online) as opposed to food coloring, which stains.
  • Be sure the essential oil can be used on the body. Some are not truly "essential oils" and are only for perfumes, candles, etc. I order mine online.
  • As far as scents go, I've made this scrub with orange, lemon, marshmallow, funnel cake, pumpkin spice, and honey. Use whatever scent appeals to you.
  • I do not recommend trying to do three scents in one jar. Despite great combination ideas, oils can settle, and it never smells right again.
  • This keeps well for about 6 months.

More Halloween ideas from past posts:

Happy Howl-o-ween from
Charlie Brown, the Great Pumpkin!

35 comments:

  1. This is such a fun and cute idea! Charlie is adorable in his pumpkin costume :) Have a great weekend!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  2. This is a really great idea for Halloween! This would be a cool party gift if you did it in smaller jars!!

    Kendra
    www.beautybykendrac.com
    youtube.com/beautybykendrac

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  3. This is a great idea! Your puppy is so cute.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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  4. What a fun idea that's Halloween perfect! Charlie is such a cutie!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  5. I love this! It would make the cutest gift this time of year!

    xxx
    Jaclyn
    Http://www.loveandbellinis.com

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  6. Ahh, I love Charlie's costume! That is one thing I will miss about having dogs is dressing up for Halloween. Only one of mine really would wear a costume nice. I made him be a dinosaur, lol.

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  7. Love the seasonal versions of your sugar scrub!! And what a cute doggie in pumpkin costume!

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  8. I love how u're so creative with these scrubs! Love Charlie Brown, the great pumpkin!
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  9. Aw, Charlie's cuteness is just too much! :) This definitely sounds like a really fun scrub and great gift idea.

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  10. This DIY is just perfect for Halloween:D And look at Charlie...heehee...

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  11. What a great Halloween project! Looks like cutie Charlie is ready for big fun! Hugs, T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  12. Ooh I really want to make this - looks yummy enough to eat ;)

    xo Aubree
    Macarons and Stilettos

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  13. Awesome! I'm totally making this scrub this weekend!

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  14. what a cute idea! i love it! and charlie sure is a cutie!! happy early halloween!

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  15. How cute is this?! (The scrub AND the pup!)

    http://voyageofthemeemee.blogspot.com/

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  16. The pup is so adorbs! I'm getting more and more excited for Halloween now!

    http://www.ohtobeamuse.com/

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  17. this is such a cool idea!! Great post :)


    fashionqueen294.blogspot.com

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  18. This is such a great idea and you could totally do it for Christmas too with different colors. Oh and yay for the picture of Charlie that he's actually looking at the camera, he is too adorable! :)

    Nina
    http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

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  19. Terrific idea, and Charlie is the cutest thing ever! Stopping by to wish you a wonderful weekend!

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  20. You always have the best DIY things! I love Charlie's costume!!

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  21. @ Nina...I did a candy cane one for Christmas last year

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  22. Cute sugar
    and so sos os cute dog ^^

    Kiss
    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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  23. How cute does Charlie look, omg :-D Awesome idea for this scrub, by the way, very original.

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  24. This is such an adorable idea, Elle - and would make such an awesome gift for fall get-togethers.

    P.S. Could Charlie be any cuter?!

    xx

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  25. So cute


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    A chic kiss ;)

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  26. Oh wow, how clever is this. Sounds fun!

    Ali of Dressing Ken

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  27. Yummy DIY spa treatment. I will definitely try it out dear Elle! Ps. I love your new profile picture, you look so beautiful dear!
    Need to catch up with all your YouTube videos. I love them and I bet Charlie will become the new Chupette ehehe
    Love
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  28. So cuuuute <3
    Kiss Jeny

    www.jenychooz.lautre.net

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  29. Charlie looks super cute!

    Cool DIY.

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  30. Clever scrub! It's perfect for Halloween. And your dog is way too cute!

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