Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub with Cranberries and Orange Zest

Last Updated on December 19, 2022 by Diane Hoffmaster

I have been swamped with work and a mile-long to-do list for the last several weeks.  I am looking forward to taking a few days off this week to spend time with out-of-town friends.  There is nothing I like more than feasting on the smells and tastes of the holiday season.  A glass of spiked eggnog while I take a hot bath or this easy homemade sugar scrub with cranberries and orange zest will really put me into the holiday spirit this week. 

I absolutely adore cranberries so I grabbed several bags the last time I went grocery shopping!  I am looking forward to cranberry cocktails, homemade cranberry sauce, and maybe even some popcorn and cranberry strings for the banister!

Supplies for your homemade sugar scrub

For this easy homemade sugar scrub, I used natural cane sugar but you could use whichever sugar variety you have on hand.  If you want a coarse scrub that is better for your hands, use coarse sea salt instead. 

You will only want to use the zest of the orange because otherwise, your sugar scrub will be far too thin and harder to scoop.  Just toss in a handful of cranberries and a few spoonfuls of coconut oil and mix with a food processor. 

It takes only minutes to make and it is a great way to smooth and moisturize your dry, winter skin. The easiest way to zest an orange is to use a citrus zester.  I don't have a ton of single-use kitchen gadgets but that is one I find invaluable.

DIY Sugar Scrub with Cranberries and Orange Zest

This easy sugar scrub is great for exfoliating and moisturizing winter skin.  Whether you want to keep it for yourself or give it as a homemade gift to a friend, cranberry and citrus are the perfect combination this holiday season. Love homemade sugar scrubs?  Try my Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Recipe too!

Yield: 2 cups

Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub with Cranberries and Orange Zest

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Looking for an easy homemade sugar scrub? Here is one with cranberries and orange zest that smells fabulous and helps moisturize dry skin.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw sugar
• ¼ cup fresh cranberries
• zest of one orange
• 3 to 4 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

2. Combine all ingredients in a food process and process on high until completely blended.
3. To use, wet skin in shower and rub sugar scrub gently over the skin. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.

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Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy.  She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire  but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time.  You can learn more about her HERE.