DIY Christmas Body Scrub Gifts
Beginner
30 Min
Easy homemade sugar & salt scrubs with natural color and printable gift tags are perfect gifts - not just for Christmas!
Handmade Christmas gifts don’t need to be complicated to feel special.
A DIY Christmas body scrub is quick to make, budget-friendly, and feels wonderfully luxurious — especially when presented in a small glass jar with a festive tag. But don't let "Christmas" hold you back - it's also a wonderful birthday gift, a mother's day present, great for teacher's appreciation day or "just because".
In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
how to make a simple body scrub
how to add natural color to sugar or salt scrubs
festive Christmas scent ideas
and how to turn your scrub into a beautiful gift using printable tags
Why a DIY Christmas Body Scrub Is the Perfect Gift
This is one of the gifts which is easy to make but really can make a huge difference based on the ingredients you use. How does it sound if you use Himalayan Salt? Pure luxury!
easy to make in batches
customizable with scent and color
ideal for last-minute gifts
perfect for teachers, neighbors, friends & family
With the right ingredients and a small gift tag, even a simple jar becomes a thoughtful Christmas present.
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Perfect for:
Classic Christmas lovers, baking fans, cozy winter evenings
Basic Body Scrub Recipe (Sugar or Salt)
Here is the basic recipe for body scrubs. You can create several jars and keep them for gifts. They also make a beautiful decoration for your home spa - aka your bathroom ;-).
Recipe
You can make this Body Scrub with sugar or salt, depending on the look and feel you prefer.
- 1 cup sugar (white sugar for gentle scrub, brown sugar* for extra softness) or 1 cup Himalayan Salt*
- ½ cup oil (coconut oil*, almond oil*, or olive oil*)
Scroll down for "special recipes" to give your body scrub a Christmas vibe!
How to Package Your DIY Christmas Body Scrub
Simple Assembly
Clean the jar rim and close the lid tightly.
Attach a gift tag with twine or ribbon.
Optional: write the scent name on the tag.
This small step instantly turns your scrub into a ready-to-gift present.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: DIY Body Scrub
Add the sugar or salt to a bowl.
Slowly mix in the oil until the scrub is thick but spoonable.
Transfer the mixture into a clean glass jar.
Now add scent and color (see below).
How Do Body Scrubs Get Their Color?
Body scrubs don’t need artificial dyes.
You can create beautiful, soft colors using natural ingredients or cosmetic-safe pigments.
Natural Coloring Options (Recommended)
These work for both sugar scrubs and salt scrubs:
- Pink Himalayan salt*
naturally pink, no added color needed - Cocoa powder*
warm brown tones, perfect for winter & chocolate scents - Ground cinnamon*
light brown / beige with a cozy look - Turmeric* (very small amount!)
soft golden yellow (use sparingly) - Beetroot powder*
pale pink to rosy tones - Spirulina powder*
muted green (best for spa-style scrubs)
Start with ¼ teaspoon, mix well, and adjust slowly.
Cosmetic Mica Powder* (Optional)
If you want more vibrant but still skin-safe colors:
- use cosmetic-grade mica powder only
- a tiny pinch is enough
- ideal for pastel Christmas colors
Christmas Body Scrub Variations
Body scrubs are a fantastic gift because you can use so many different ingredients to always adapt your present to the time you want to gift it - create Christmas Scrubs as well as Fall Scrubs - no problem! Here are a few recipes.
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Cinnamon & Orange Christmas Scrub
Warm, festive and classic.
Add to the base:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Zest of ½ organic orange or 5–8 drops orange essential oil*
- Optional: pinch of cocoa powder for a deeper tone
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Scrub
Soft, sweet and comforting.
Add to the base:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste*
- Optional: tiny pinch of cocoa powder
Peppermint Candy Cane Scrub
Fresh and cooling with a festive look.
Add to the base:
- 5–6 drops peppermint essential oil*
- Optional: pinch of white mica or leave natural
Winter Spice Salt Scrub
Perfect for a spa-style Christmas gift.
Add to the base:
Printable Christmas Gift Tags for Body Scrub Jars
To make gifting easy, I created printable Christmas gift tags that are perfectly sized for jars, bottles and small handmade gifts.
They’re ideal for:
- DIY Christmas body scrubs
- bath salts
- sugar scrubs
- candles
- small homemade gifts
Download the printable Christmas gift tags here
A Simple Handmade Gift with a Cozy Christmas Feel
A DIY Christmas body scrub is proof that handmade gifts don’t need to be complicated.
With natural ingredients, soft colors and a simple tag, you can create something that feels personal, cozy and truly special.
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Find the free Body Scrub Tags here.
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