Are you looking for a cheap DIY gift idea that smells like Hawaii? Find out how to make yummy smelling pineapple body scrub bars that are crazy easy!
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I love giving skincare gifts because it makes me feel like I’m giving someone their special “me” time so they can take a few moments to relax and nourish themselves.
You know when your skin starts to get dry and rough, it’s time for a good scrub. You might be thinking about buying one of those expensive scrubs that everyone raves about at the store or you could just make some yourself!
Today, I am going to show you how to make a DIY sugar scrub bar using only 5 ingredients: sugar, almond oil, melt and pour soap base, mica powder, and pineapple fragrance oil.
This is an easy Hawaii gift idea that anyone can do- even if you’ve never made anything from scratch before! Just wrap it up in a cute cellophane bag and people will think you picked it up at a trendy boutique.
If you’re still scrambling to find the perfect gift for your mom, aunties, or friends, this pineapple body scrub is an idea that is both easy and inexpensive.
Sugar Scrub FAQs
Yes, you can totally use a sugar scrub without shaving. But, you can also use it before or after you shave your legs. It can help prevent in grown hairs. Plus, it works like a shaving cream! It can help you get the closest shave ever.
It really depends on how you store them. This batch should last up to 6 months if they are stored in a container and left at room temperature. If you live in a warm climate or your bathroom is really hot and humid, they might melt and not last as long.
It depends on how sensitive your skin is. If you have delicate skin, don’t exfoliate more than 1-2 times a week. People with normal skin can use this sugar scrub 2-3 times per week. And people with oily skin can use it up to 4 times per week. You don’t want to use it daily.
Sugar Scrub vs Salt Scrub
Ok, one of the biggest questions about making your own skincare product is whether to make sugar vs salt scrub. Let me break down some differences:
What are Some Sugar Scrub Benefits?
Sugar scrubs are the best way to scrub away dead skin cells, increase circulation, and encourage new cell growth. Because sugar granules have a rounder shape than salt (and thus aren’t as abrasive) it makes them great for sensitive areas like your face.
Plus sugar dissolves in water quicker – providing you with more of an easy-going exfoliation experience!
Benefits of Sea Salt Scrub
Salt scrubs are the more intense choice when it comes to scrubbing those pesky dead skin cells off your body. Additionally, salt will also promote good circulation and healthy new skin cell regeneration, which in turn will make you look younger!
But salt is doing so much more than that: using a natural anti-inflammatory like salt can help pull toxins from our bodies as well.
How to Use a Sugar Scrub Bar
Wondering how to use this sugar scrub bar? First, you’ll want to use your normal soap, shower gel or body wash. That will help make sure your skin is nice and clean before applying the body scrub.
Next, rub the sugar scrub over your clean body in circular motions using gentle pressure. Remember to reach all the areas you want to exfoliate.
Finally, make sure to rinse the sugar scrub off really well and then pat yourself dry with a towel.
How to Store Your Homemade Sugar Scrub Bar
Unless you live in a hot climate, you’ll want to leave your sugar scrub bars at room temperature. But, it’s best to store them in a container. This batch should last up to 6 months, depending on how frequently you use them.
These pineapple scrub bars look really pretty in a glass container for a bathroom or you can put them in cellophane bags if you will be giving them as gifts. You can even use different shaped molds to elevate your spa sugar scrub. Check out this pineapple mold I just found!
If you’re traveling, sugar scrub bars can be great for your carry on bag. I recommend putting them in a lightweight hard container, like a cute little tin, so they don’t get squished.
Hawaiian Pineapple Sugar Scrub Bar Recipe
Pineapple Body Scrub Supply List
- 2 1”x1” cubes of melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp almond oil
- ¼ tsp yellow mica colorant powder
- 30 drops pineapple fragrance oil
- Ice cube tray (here’s a cute pineapple ice cube tray)
How to Make Pineapple Body Scrub Bars
This recipe for a sweet smelling pineapple sugar scrub bar is really easy to make.
Simply add soap base and microwave on high heat for 30 seconds in a microwave-safe dish. Make sure not to burn the mixture as it will ruin your bars.
Then combine the sugar and almond oil and mix it up really well. Add the mica powder (for color) and make sure the whole thing is fully stirred.
Pop it back into the microwave for 15 seconds.
Then, add the pineapple scent and stir it up. Take a sniff and make sure it’s at the fragrance level you like.
Finally, pour the pineapple scrub mixture into your ice cube tray. It will need to set on the counter for at least 30 minutes to harden up.
Wrap Up
I hope you enjoy this recipe for pineapple body scrub and get a chance to make some scrubs for yourself or as gifts. These homemade sugar scrub bars are so easy, it doesn’t take many ingredients, and they’re perfect for giving!
You can even use any other fruit extract in place of the pineapple if desired. The mango scent is another heavenly scent!
Have fun with these scrubs-they’ll leave your skin feeling soft and silky without being greasy! Which flavor scrub do you want to try first?
Looking for more Hawaii DIY projects? Learn how to make a mango lotion bar, coconut salt scrub, a recycled glass centerpiece or a macrame rainbow wall hanging!
Simple Pineapple Body Scrub Bars
Learn how to make these easy pineapple-scented sugar scrub body bars. It's a great way to exfoliate your skin. Perfect as a DIY gift idea or to use yourself.
Materials
- 2 1”x1” cubes of melt and pour soap base
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp almond oil
- ¼ tsp yellow mica colorant powder
- 30 drops pineapple fragrance oil
- Ice cube tray
Instructions
- Add soap base to a microwave safe dish or spouted measuring cup. Heat on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the sugar and almond oil. Stir well.
- Add mica powder. Stir until the color is solid.
- Heat for an additional 15 seconds.
- Add fragrance oil. Stir.
- Pour into ice cube tray.
- Allow to set for about 30 minutes.
Notes
You can use any sort of mold to change the shape of the body scrub bars.