It's that time of year to enjoy all things pumpkin! Here is a fun fall recipe using pumpkin pie spice and essential oils to enjoy a luxurious exfoliation with our Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub recipe.

Homemade sugar scrubs are simple to make requiring two main ingredients: sugar and carrier oil of choice.

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Ingredients

Looking for a way to enjoy the seasonal flavors of pumpkin spice all year round? This delicious Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub recipe is the perfect solution!

Here are the ingredients needed:

Brown Sugar

I like to use brown sugar for body scrubs, the texture is just right for gentle skin exfoliating that is pain-free. A brown sugar scrub can shed dead skin cells and dry skin, leaving glowing skin. Granulated white sugar can be used instead of brown sugar if you prefer.

Fractionated Coconut Oil (organic)

A variety of carrier oils could be used in this recipe, but I chose fractionated coconut oil because it is a low-cost carrier oil that is odor-free. You could also use jojoba or sweet almond oil.

Feel free to use what you prefer or what you have on hand. Read more about fractionated coconut oil uses & benefits.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin pie spice adds a scrumptious aroma to this sugar body scrub and the essential oils add additional goodness and aromatherapy benefits. Pumpkin pie spice contains a blend of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Here is a premade blend:

Essential Oils

The oils used in this recipe offer a wonderful scent but can be skin irritating, so that is why we are only using a total of 10 drops of essential oil. If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use.

This recipe is not meant for kids or pregnant women, as the essential oils are too strong.

DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Made with all natural ingredients, this scrub is gentle enough for daily use and will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and healthy.

• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed down)
• 1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 3 drops Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
• 3 drops Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
• 2 drops Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
• 2 drops Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
• 4 oz plastic jar

Directions

Step 1: Place brown sugar in a glass bowl.

Step 2: Add pumpkin pie spice to brown sugar and stir.

Step 3: Add essential oils to fractionated coconut oil and blend in.

Step 4: Combine oils with sugar mixture and blend together.

Step 5: Once blended together, place in a 4 oz plastic jar. Use within 1 month.

To Use: Scoop a small amount into hand and rub onto the body. Wash off with warm water.

Essential Oil Recipe Tips

As with any time you use oily products in a shower or tub, use caution when entering and exiting as tub or shower may be slippery.

Be sure to wash out the shower or tub floor so an unsuspecting love one doesn't have an accident. I like to sprinkle some lemon essential oil scented baking soda on the tub or shower floor and give it a gentle scrub when I am done using any oily treatment.

I personally like to use my DIY products up within a month so that way my homemade recipes stay fresh. That's the whole point of making homemade right? To have fresh, natural and chemical-free beauty products. I like to place a small circle sticker at the bottom of my homemade items with the date I made it so there is no guessing.

More Fall Essential Oil Blog Posts

Fall is the perfect time to start using essential oils. There are so many great Fall essential oils that can help with everything from immunity to stress relief. Here are a few Fall essential oils that you should definitely try:

Cinnamon Essential Oil: This familiar Fall spice can actually do more than just flavor your favorite Fall recipes. Cinnamon essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making it great for boosting immunity. Diffuse cinnamon oil in your home or office to help keep sickness at bay this Fall.

Orange Essential Oil: Orange oil is another great Fall essential oil for boosting immunity. It is also effective in reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation. Diffusing orange oil in your home or office or adding a few drops to your bathtub can help you relax and unwind after a long day.

Peppermint Essential Oil: Peppermint oil is invigorating and refreshing, making it perfect for Fall. It can help to improve mental clarity and concentration, making it ideal for use during the hectic Fall season.

Peppermint oil is also great for alleviating stomachaches, headaches, and nausea. Just add a few drops to a cotton ball and inhale deeply when you need some relief.

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