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Coconut Lime Raw Sugar Scrub

Published: Apr 30, 2013 · Modified: Nov 6, 2020 by Ashley Phipps · 656 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article. · 36 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Beauty, Free Printable, Gift Ideas

I know that making your own raw sugar scrub is popular right now and while I am sort of jumping on the bandwagon, I've actually been creating raw sugar scrubs for YEARS...long before blogs existed.  Seriously.  However, my version is different than any other version I've seen out there.  And it smells delicious too!  So you will definitely want to stick around for this recipe: Coconut Lime Raw Sugar Scrub!  

closed jar filled with coconut lime raw sugar scrub surrounded by fresh limes on a white background

This homemade raw sugar scrub takes only 3 simple ingredients.

It is all natural and creates a wonderfully amazing exfoliating scrub for your hands, body or feet! You will love this!

 

Here are the ingredients to make coconut lime raw sugar scrub:

  • 1 cup Raw or Turbinado Sugar (more on this later)
  • 2 Tbs Coconut Oil
  • 1 Lime

 

Ingredients to make raw sugar scrub - A mixing bowl with raw sugar in it, a bowl with limes in it and the jar of coconut oil

Why do you need to use raw sugar instead of regular sugar to make a sugar scrub?

The key to this scrub is in the sugar.  I have tried scrubs using granulated and brown sugar and they are nice, but using Raw Sugar definitely gives you a deeper exfoliating scrub.

So what is Raw Sugar (aka Turbinado)?  Turbinado sugar is less-processed and less-refined then other sugars.  It is sugar derived from natural sugar cane, it is brown in color and has larger crystals than granulated or brown sugar.

Where can you buy raw sugar to make a raw sugar scrub?  At your local grocery store.  Seriously.  Look down your baking aisle right next to your granulated, brown and artificial sugars.  This is not expensive and has a ton of great uses!  Or you can always purchase it from HERE.

close up photo Raw Sugar also know as turbinado sugar

Doesn't it just look delicious!?

Coconut Oil is also available at most local grocery stores or it is available for purchase HERE.

Close up of opened jar showing freshly made Coconut Lime raw sugar scrub sitting next to 2 cut limes

To make your scrub you will simply mix the above ingredients by spoon or hand.

If your coconut oil is in a solid state, you can carefully soften it by placing it in the microwave for about 1 minute.

I juiced a fresh lime for my scrub!  Yum!  I love citrus scents and lime is one of my all-time favorites!

Coconut + Lime = AMAZING

This raw sugar scrub is so yummy smelling you could almost eat it.  Well, you could, it is technically all food...but I prefer to scrub my hands with it!

open jar of raw sugar scrub with decorative label that says coconut lime scrub

How amazing is that!  Coconut Lime Raw Sugar Scrub is one of my favorite hand scrubs with only 3 ingredients and it smells AMAZING!

Making your own raw sugar scrub with this recipe is so easy and makes a wonderful gift for a friend, sister, mom, teacher or neighbor!

Who wouldn't love to get a cute little jar of yummy smelling sugar scrub!?

And I even created a FREE PRINTABLE LABEL for you!

I printed mine out on an adhesive label sheet and stuck it right on my cute glass jar!

photo of a full sheet of coconut lime scrub labels
click HERE to download
 

If you want to learn more about why sugar scrubs are so good to use and get more great recipe variations check out this extensive post on How to make a Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe.

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You may also enjoy this recipe:

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Comments

  1. Kim Wilson

    April 30, 2013 at 7:49 am

    This looks amazing! I can&#39;t wait to try it! Pinned and sharing today! :)<br />Kim @ Sand &amp; Sisal

    Reply
  2. Dawn Boyle

    May 02, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Thanks for sharing this. Would make a perfect teacher&#39;s gift. Does it need to be stored a certain way? Thanks.

    Reply
  3. Ashley Phipps

    May 02, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks so much Kim!! And thanks for pinning and sharing it too!

    Reply
  4. Ashley Phipps

    May 02, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Dawn,<br /><br />You are welcome!<br /><br />It can just be stored at room temperature. All three ingredients are fine at room temperature. And the coconut oil actually goes solid if it gets too cold so room temperature is best. <br /><br />I am not totally sure how long this keeps for...I never have it around long enough to go bad...but I imagine it will be just fine for MONTHS!<br /><br />

    Reply
  5. Enjoying the Epiphany

    May 02, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    You blog is adorable! Newest follower here via the blog hop and I was kinda hopin&#39; that you&#39;d pop on by my neck o&#39; the woods and like me back (if you like what you read!)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />Sarah<br />www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

    Reply
  6. why_in_the_heck

    May 07, 2013 at 5:53 am

    That looks so awesome! I was just browsing Craft Gawker for Mother&#39;s Day ideas and I think this is a winner!

    Reply
  7. Sexy Me Boutique

    May 08, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I love this and will be trying it! Thanks for posting and I&#39;ll repin for you!

    Reply
  8. Angela Betlewicz

    May 14, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I&#39;m going to be trying this! Looks great! I would love for you to link up at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.html<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Angela

    Reply
  9. Renaissance Ldy

    July 11, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    EXCELLENT SKIN HYDRATOR AND EXFOILIANT, THIS RECIPES IS RIGHT ON TIME FOR THE SUMMERTIME. THANKS FOR PUBLISHING THIS RECIPE AND OTHERS AS I&#39;M PREPARING THIS SKIN TREAT,I FIND MYSELF WANTING TO EAT IT..LOL <br /><br /> THANKS<br />SIMPLY SWEET SHEREE

    Reply
  10. Anonymous

    October 11, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    What type of Avery labels do you print these on? And then did you cut them out?

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      October 12, 2013 at 11:46 am

      I used just a full-sheet printable label. Available at any office supply store 🙂

      Reply
  11. Meenakshi K

    October 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    What is the shelf life of this scrub?

    Reply
    • Alejandra García

      December 04, 2013 at 10:25 am

      Same Cuestion.

      Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      December 04, 2013 at 11:07 am

      I&#39;ve had mine last several weeks without a problem! I always go through it before it goes bad honestly!!

      Reply
  12. Unknown

    December 06, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Did you mix some zest in as well? Or is that just on top or decoration?

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      December 07, 2013 at 11:55 am

      You can do either! The zest won&#39;t harm the scrub! So you can add it in or just put a little on top for presentation!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer Coulombe

    February 03, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    For some extra moisturizing, I take one or two Vitamin E capsules, cut them open, and squeeze all their goodness into my scrubs. Just an idea to try for those with super dry skin. I&#39;ve never done coconut and lime and will definitely try this one!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 14, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Great idea Jennifer!

      Reply
    • desperatemotherinva

      March 16, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      vitamin E is also to prolong the shelflife of the diy scrubs

      Reply
  14. Laura Railing

    February 13, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    This is perfect! I am in charge of crafts for our moms group and love this idea! I added a little bit of the pink dish soap that&#39;s also moisturizing so it leaves a little bit less of an oily feel and can clean grime off too. I repinned this to share with everyone 😉

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 14, 2014 at 12:01 am

      Oh that&#39;s a great idea Laura! Thanks for repinning!

      Reply
  15. b9509402-9684-11e3-a853-000bcdcb5194

    February 15, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I am really looking forward to trying this as a favor for a baby shower I&#39;m throwing! Quick question... how much does the recipe above make? I&#39;m having about 15 people and the glass jars I purchased are 8oz jars... just trying to figure out how much sugar I&#39;ll need to buy. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  16. Marisa Caranza

    March 13, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Just made some of this and I can&#39;t smell the lime at all.

    Reply
  17. Nancy

    April 18, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I found you on Pinterest and going to try this for an Easter gift :o)

    Reply
  18. Tammie

    November 24, 2014 at 1:15 am

    This sounds great!! Question ..... If I were to make a grapefruit or lemon fragranced scrub, what oil would I use as I don't think I'd use coconut??

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      November 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      You can use nearly any good quality oil you want Tammie! But I agree that coconut oil might overpower lemon or grapefruit scent. I would suggest using grapeseed oil instead. I have used that before with great success and it has much more mild of a fragrance!

      Reply
  19. Rachel

    November 30, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Hi! How long does this stay fresh? Does the lime juice go bad over time..l thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      December 05, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Great question. Yes this will eventually go bad. I imagine it will keep for about a month or so before it starts to go bad. But I have never had any around that long to know!

      Reply
  20. Sam

    December 02, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Weird question but where did you get the jar?

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      December 09, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Hi Sam. The jar came from Hobby Lobby. But you can find something similar at nearly any craft store!

      Reply
  21. Laura Ford

    February 08, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Would this work with brown sugar as well? I want to do it with kids and I think the larger pieces of sugar might be too rough on the little ones hands.

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      February 08, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      Oh yes it definitely would would with brown sugar too!

      Reply
  22. Gina

    February 22, 2015 at 10:55 am

    When the coconut oil solidifies it creates a thick layer on top of the sugar and lime juice, mixing doesn't help. Any suggestions? I love using the larger sugar crystals!!

    Reply
  23. Susanne Lauber

    August 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    After stirring all of the ingredients, I can't really smell the lime juice. Also, is the coconut oil just supposed to just be softened or melted/liquid? It doesn't really mix in well when it's just softened. Also, what's the consistency of this supposed to be? Mine seems kind of runny. Maybe too much lime juice? I added more sugar to try to thicken it up. It did some. but I'm wondering if that's partly what killed the lime scent? I used the samevkind of coconut oil pictured, too, and it doesn't have any coconut smell to it at all?

    Reply
  24. Siam

    April 10, 2019 at 4:11 am

    Hi, thanks for the recipe!
    Can I use this scrub on eczema hands? TQ

    Reply
    • Ashley Phipps

      April 12, 2019 at 11:32 am

      Hi. I do not have eczema and can't really advise on this or not. I know that skin can be extra sensitive. I would personally use a more fine sugar instead of raw sugar and do a small test first to see how your skin can handle a scrub.

      Reply

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