This sweet, simple sugar scrub is perfect for little hands to make and a thoughtful gift for moms, grandmas, or anyone who deserves a treat! It smells just like sugar cookies, gently exfoliates, and leaves skin soft and smooth. The best part? It’s quick, fun, and doesn’t require any heat — making it safe and easy for kids to help with.
Click here to download the Step-by-Step PDF Guide!
Ingredients (130g Batch – fills one 4oz jar)
- 91g Sugar (white or golden sugar works fine)
- 33g Sweet Almond Oil (or grapeseed/fractionated coconut oil)
- 4g Polysorbate 80 (helps mica or glitter rinse cleanly off skin)
- 2g Fragrance Oil
Optional: tiny pinch of gold shimmer mica
Tools Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or small spatula
- Small scale
- 4oz shallow jars or small clear ornaments that open in half
- Labels, ribbon, or small gift tags
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Step 1: Place the sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the sweet almond oil and stir gently. Mix until the sugar and oil feel like soft, slightly damp cookie dough.
Tip: If it feels too dry, add a tiny bit more oil. If too wet, sprinkle in a little more sugar.
- Step 2: Add the Polysorbate 80 to the sugar-oil mixture. Stir well until fully incorporated. This helps mica or glitter disperse evenly and rinse off easily during use.
- Step 3: Measure and add the fragrance or essential oil. Stir thoroughly so the scent is evenly distributed throughout the scrub.
- Step 4: If desired, sprinkle in a tiny pinch of gold mica or biodegradable glitter. Gently fold it in so the scrub has a subtle sparkle like sugar on cookies.
- Step 5: Spoon the scrub into your jar or ornament carefully. Press gently to remove air pockets and fill to the top. Seal the jar or ornament tightly.
Packaging Ideas
- Tie a ribbon around the lid or neck of the jar/ornament.
- Add a small gift tag that says “Made with Love – Cookie Coma Sugar Scrub”.
- Clear ornaments let the scrub colour and sparkles shine — perfect for gift-giving.
- Kids can decorate with stickers or draw on tags for a personal touch.
Usage
- Apply a small amount to damp skin.
- Gently massage in circular motions.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Avoid using on the face — this scrub is for body use only.
- Can be used 1–3 times per week.
Safety & Warnings
- Keep out of reach of very young children when not supervised.
- Polysorbate 80 is safe in this formula, but avoid ingesting or getting in eyes.
- Essential oils should be used sparingly; check for skin sensitivity if necessary.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Not edible — although it smells delicious!