• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Boutique of the Week
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Happy Happy Nester

Weekly Inspiration for Your Nest

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Drinks
  • Crafts
  • Decor
  • Shop
    • Fall Decor
    • Kitchen
    • Pillows
    • Holiday Decor
  • Amazon Store
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Dinners
    • Drinks
    • Snacks
  • Crafts
  • Decor
  • Shop
    • Fall Decor
    • Kitchen Favorites
    • Pillows
    • Holiday Decor
  • Saturday Chitchat
  • Boutique of the Week
  • About
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

See What’s Trending…

Cakes

Cookies

Dinners

Wreaths

Drinks

Home › Beauty › Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe with Olive Oil

Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe with Olive Oil

Beauty Crafts Gift Ideas
By Janine Waite · Published on Apr 28, 2022
Affiliate Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links.

Here’s an easy Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe that uses Olive Oil. The body scrub recipe calls for some fresh lemon rind and a few drops of citrus oils. Make sure to place it in a pretty jar with a ribbon and give it away as a lovely gift to family and friends.

lemon sugar scrub recipe
Photo: My Photography

This sugar scrub is a fresh blend of lemon zest, granulated sugar, essential oils, and olive oil. I wanted to use coconut oil but didn’t have any in the kitchen. I used my handy dandy olive oil, which is just as good for your skin as coconut oil.

So you probably have all the supplies in your home but maybe need to purchase the essential oils.

This week on the blog, we are celebrating Mother’s Day! This particular day is just around the corner if you haven’t noticed. Here are a few posts that you might find helpful. Also, today’s project is part of a blog hop of my friends. So, make sure to check out their posts at the bottom.

  • Best Mother’s Day Gift Baskets
  • Simple Punch Recipe for Mother’s Day
  • 22 Gifts to Send for Mother’s Day
  • Gift Basket Ideas

*The following post contains affiliate links

If you don’t want to make a sugar scrub, here are a few you can purchase: My favorites from Tula, The Body Shop


Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe

I love body scrubs, and I use them daily, but I’ve never made them. The other day I made some homemade sugar scrub, and I was blown away by how easy it is to make. Also, it was cool that I already had most of the ingredients, which made it so convenient.

I’m a bit partial to anything that has a citrus fragrance. So, I decided to focus on creating a refreshing lemon/mandarin sugar scrub.

spa homemade gift
Photo: My Photography

Frequently Asked Questions About this Body Sugar Scrub:

Can I use olive oil in a sugar scrub?

Yes. The sugar cleanses the skin, and the olive oil hydrates.

Can you use olive oil in a sugar face scrub?

Yes! Olive oil is safe to use on your skin. Olive oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can help improve skin moisturization, anti-aging, and relief from sun damage.

Does olive oil darken your skin?

No, it doesn’t make your skin darker.

Does olive oil lighten your skin?

Extra virgin olive oil has a very slight lightening effect on the skin. It does reduce redness, wrinkles, and sun damage.

I have sensitive skin. Should I use the essential oil?

I would opt not to add the essential oils. If you want more lemon scent, make sure to add more lemon zest to the sugar. Or you can test a small area of your skin to see if you react.

lemon sugar scrub recipe
Photo: My Photography

How to Make a Sugar Scrub

Supplies You’ll Need:

1 cup of granulated sugar (if you have sensitive skin, use Baker’s Sugar or brown sugar)

2 tablespoons finely chopped lemon zest

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

15 drops of essential oils* (optional)

glass jar ( I used a glass jar and painted the lid with this gold paint)

Directions:

Step 1 – Zest a lemon and finely mince the zest.

Step 2 – In a medium-size bowl, mix all the ingredients. Transfer to a jar with a lid. Store

If you want to make this a body sugar scrub and don’t want to use the essential oils, you can substitute 2-3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice.

Sugar Scrub for the Face

  • It’s fine and less rough on the skin. Also, it draws more moisture into your skin. Substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar.
  • Add more olive oil if the scrub is too rough on your face.
  • Don’t use lime or lemon juice when making a face sugar scrub. The citrus may react with your facial skin.

olive oil sugar scrub

*Oil Options

A Few Oil Substitutes

  • Instead of citrus oils, use tea tree, bergamot, and geranium oils for acne.
  • For anti-aging, try pomegranate, grapefruit, or lavender.
  • For a brighter or glowing complexion, use moringa oil or peppermint oil.
  • Dry skin will benefit from rose oil, chamomile, or sunflower oil.

Enjoy this easy-to-make lemon sugar scrub recipe. It’s always nice to make your skincare scrubs and use simple ingredients.

Thanks for joining me today!

Cheers,

signature

Blogger’s Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

lemon sugar scrub recipe

Family Rock Art | Twelve on Main

DIY Beaded Plant Pot Mothers Day Gift Idea | The Happy Housie

Free Printables for Mother’s Day | My Sweet Savannah

mother's day gift ideas

Rose Body Butter Recipe and Printable Tags | Tatertots and Jello

Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe With Olive Oil | Happy Happy Nester

Garden Kit for Mom | Most Lovely Things

pin it button
lemon sugar scrub recipe pin
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Janine Waite
Follow me
Janine Waite
I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!
Janine Waite
Follow me
Latest posts by Janine Waite (see all)
  • How to Make a Tender Juicy Steak - May 8, 2025
  • My Favorite Flower Crafts - May 3, 2025
  • Easy Corkboard Placemats DIY - May 2, 2025

You May Also Like

  • small bouquet of flowers
    Ideas for Mother's Day
  • yankee candle autumn candles
    Teacher Gift Basket Ideas
  • baking in the kitchen
    English Lemon Curd Recipe
  • vintage-teapot-flower-arrangement-807×1024-1
    March Crafts

Sharing This!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Annie Diamond

    April 28, 2022 at 6:59 pm

    We keep a scrub in the shower at all times! I’ve never added fresh lemon, only essential oils. I’m going to try it next time! Yours looks so pretty!

    Reply
    • happyhappynester

      April 29, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      Ah, I’m so happy that I inspired you to try adding lemon to your scrub! You’re so great at making your perfumes and scrubs!

  2. Krista

    May 01, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    I love a scrub – and lemon is such a beautiful scent! Thanks for sharing, Janine!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Hadfield

    May 04, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    Janine, I can almost smell how yummy this scrub is. What a wonderful gift idea! I pinned it to my Spring board to share!

    xxo

    Reply
    • Janine Waite

      May 26, 2022 at 9:01 pm

      It’s so cool to make a homemade sugar scrub! I love that it makes such a great gift!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Sidebar

Janine the Nester

Hello from the Nester

We love everything related to home, so get cozy and stay for a bit. Thanks for visiting our blog. Learn More...

Reader Favorites

The Best Crunchy Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

This Italian Cream Cake has a pumpkin cream cheese frosting that makes this a winning combination. This dessert is perfect for the holidays.

Italian Cream Cake with a Twist of Pumpkin

French Apple Custard Tart with Puff Pastry

DIY Paper Flowers Tutorial (Tissue Paper)

Upcycling Tin Cans with Scrapbooking Paper

How to Make a Paper Flower Wreath DIY

Popular Categories

  • Cakes
  • Cookies
  • Dinners
  • Wreaths
  • Organizing

Join Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. In order to do this, please note that when you click links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases, I will receive a referral commission. Your support in purchasing through these links enables me to keep my design and customization prices ridiculously low and empower more people worldwide to blog with less worry and less hassle.
Happy Happy Nester is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Thank you! :)
-Happy Happy Nester

Our Guide

Join Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Recipes

Appetizers
Breakfast/Brunch
Desserts
Dinners
Drinks

Crafts & Decor

DIY
Gardening
Holiday
Wreaths

About

About The Nester
Contact
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Happy Happy Nester by Janine Waite · Privacy Policy

↑ BACK TO TOP