Last Updated on May 8, 2019

Are you looking for the perfect handmade Valentine’s Day gift idea? This DIY Vanilla Love Sugar Scrub is nourishing, exfoliating and full of homemade love.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. That means it’s time to start thinking about your list of handmade gifts that will show your love and appreciation to those you care about.

I personally love giving homemade beauty products. I find that sugar scrubs and sugar scrub cubes are usually huge hits. Everyone loves to exfoliate and nourish their skin!

And best of all, they are super easy and affordable to make. You only need a few simple supplies and small amount of time, and you can make a gift that will be remembered and cherished.

DIY Vanilla Love Sugar Scrub for Valentine’s Day

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pink sugar sprinkles
• 1/2 tablespoon pink heart sprinkles
• 6 drops pure vanilla essential oil

Directions

1. In a a double boiler (or in a measuring cup placed in a bowl of hot water), melt your coconut oil.
2. Add 6 drops of your vanilla essential oil to your coconut oil and stir to combine.
   
3. In a small measuring cup or mixing bowl (one that isn’t hot), combine your granulated sugar, pink sugar sprinkles and essential oil/coconut oil blend and stir until well combined.
   
4. Mix in your heart sprinkles, then transfer your Vanilla Love Sugar Scrub into an 8 ounce mason jar.
   
5. Gift to a loved one, co-worker, teacher or pamper yourself with a little extra love this Valentine’s Day.
   

What other essential oils do you like to add to your sugar scrub recipes?

Pin this Vanilla Love Sugar Scrub to your DIY Beauty or Valentine’s Day boards!