These soap-free, moisturising AND exfoliating sugar scrub cubes are the perfect two-minute DIY project to make, and smell amazing with the fragrant lavender scent! They’re 100 percent natural, easy and fun to make (and work as a wonderful exfoliant after laser hair removal).
I love using homemade exfoliants such as sugar scrubs. They help keep my skin smooth without the chemicals or abrasive exfoliants (that do more harm than good to skin).
I wanted a sugar scrub that was less mess, more scrub, because in the past it’s gone everywhere when I’ve applied it on my skin, and these were the perfect no-mess solution! Plus, they’re perfectly portioned. So rather than dipping into a jar, you have the perfect, hand-held cube, all ready to go!
But it doesn’t stop there! I’ve coupled this scrub with some soothing, hydrating butters and oils to give a 3-in-one type experience. So instead of whipping out products for exfoliating, cleansing and moisturising, I combined all three! I’m definitely a ‘less is best’ type o’ gal, so when it comes to my skin care routine, I love keeping it simple, easy, and “au naturel”.



There are no chemicals, whatsoever, in this scrub. I’m really conscious that whatever I put on my skin, will end up in my body (as the skin is like a sponge). This scrub is scented with lavender essential oil which has many beneficial properties; promotes relaxation, is believed to help relieve anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, menstrual cramps, and more. But I love it for it’s soothing and calming properties.
However, they’re completely customisable! So if lavender “ain’t your thang”, feel free to change up the scent to one of your favourite essential oils.
I’ve used brown sugar for this recipe as it’s quite strong on skin, but if you’re looking for something a little softer, sub in organic white sugar, as the granules are a bit smaller making for a more gentle scrub.
I’ve found these sugar scrub cubes to be effective at exfoliating out any remaining hair bulbs stuck under my skin after laser hair removal. A lot of other exfoliants I’ve tried haven’t been as effective.
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DIY No-Mess Lavender Sugar Scrub Cubes
Ensure you pack and press the mix into the moulds to ensure they hold together when setting in the fridge.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, solid (not melted)
- 1 cup organic white sugar, brown sugar, or cane sugar
- 40 drops lavender essential oil
- Silicone mould
To make:
- In a saucepan, bring several cups of water to a boil, and once boiling, turn down the heat to a simmer and make a double boiler by placing the shea butter and coconut oil either in a heat-proof bowl on top of the pot of water, or in a glass jar placed in the simmering water. Stir every so often, it should only take around 15 minutes or so to melt.
- In a separate bowl, pour in the sugar and add in the essential oil.
- Remove the oil mixture from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before pouring it into the bowl of sugar. Mix together with a fork to combine until all of the sugar is coated in the mix (it should be wet).
- Using a spoon, divide and press the sugar scrub mixture into the moulds.
- Place the moulds in the fridge and let them set for 30 minutes to one hour, or until completely set.
- These sugar scrub cubes will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for one year. They are best stored at a temperature under 24 °C (75.2 °F).
Another favourite scrub of mine is this homemade coffee scrub. It helps to stimulate lymph flow, and the caffeine found in the coffee may have a tightening effect on skin.







DIY no-mess sugar scrub cubes
As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor before trying or using any new products. I am not a doctor. All opinions expressed are my own personal thoughts and feelings of the products mentioned. Check with your doctor or health practitioner if you are uncertain about trying out any of the products, recipes or tips mentioned in this post.
Have you used a sugar scrub before? What’s your favourite essential oil scent? Share in the comments below.
Lots of love,
? Vanessa
4 Comments
Im going to try today thanks so much for the idea.
That’s wonderful! I hope it works fantastically well for you. Aww my pleasure xx
So I just made these using peppermint essential oil and some red jojoba wax beads mixed in in. I usually make a candy cane sugar scrub for people as gifts for Xmas. Anyways I decided to change it up this year and try these instead. So whipped them up yesterday and left them in the mould for hrs in the fridge. I took out the mould last night and I noticed this am that they were kinda gloopy and separating? What did I do wrong? I was hoping I could put several in mini mason jars and decorate the jars for Xmas gifts. Do they need to be stored in the refrigerator to hold their shape? Thanks
Hi Kathryn, that sounds like such a great Christmas gift! I’ve never used jojoba wax beads before, so I’m not sure if that may be the reason it didn’t set? I use shea butter as the setting agent in these scrubs cubes, and I find they don’t need to be kept in the fridge as the shea butter has a high melting point.