Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe

Sugar scrubs are super simple to make at home and they make wonderful gifts when you present them in mason jars with a pretty ribbon and a handwritten gift tag. This Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub looks beautiful thanks to its vibrant blue colour.

The blueberry colour is complimented with a few drops of lemon essential oil to give it a lovely fresh scent. You can use fresh blueberries or use just the colour if you prefer.

You will need just a few ingredients from your kitchen pantry to make this Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub. It takes just minutes to make, and the recipe is easy enough to double or triple if you plan to pass some jars of homemade sugar scrub out to your friends and family.

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Why Your Skin Will Love Blueberry & Lemon

• Antioxidant Powerhouse: Blueberries are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants that help brighten dull, tired skin and protect against daily environmental stress.
• Gentle Exfoliation: Natural cane sugar gently buffs away dry, flaky patches without scratching delicate skin.
• Deep Hydration: Olive oil locks in lasting moisture, so you don’t even need to apply body lotion after your shower.
• Uplifting Citrus Scent: Lemon essential oil provides a fresh, clean fragrance that instantly boosts your mood during your morning routine.

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Ingredient List

Cane sugar

This is a natural, unprocessed sugar that’s very gentle on skin.

Olive oil

I’ve chosen olive oil for this recipe, because it’s very budget friendly. Use just basic olive oil (unflavoured), there is no need to buy extra virgin olive oil (unless you want to).

Lemon essential oil

You can use soap making lemon essential oil or culinary essential oil. If it’s good to eat, it will be fine for your skin too.

Blueberries

Originally I’ve made this recipe with just blue soap colour, but it’s much better to use real blueberries. Not just for the colour, but for the smell too. Blueberries are also full of vitamins and will help to invigorate your skin as you brush it with the sugar scrub. You can use fresh blueberries or frozen ones, it doesn’t matter.

Quick Ingredient Ratios

• 1 cup natural cane sugar
• ⅓ cup olive oil (or sweet almond oil)
• ¼ cup fresh or thawed blueberries (mashed and strained)
• 8–10 drops cosmetic-grade lemon essential oil

Tip: To keep your scrub a smooth, pretty texture, mash your blueberries in a small bowl first and pass them through a fine sieve to remove the tough skins before stirring the juice into your sugar and oil.

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir well.
2. Put into airtight containers and store up to 3 months in dry cool place.

There you go!

I told you this recipe was easy! If you are in a mood of trying a different style of sugar scrubs I have another simple recipe for Oatmeal & Sugar Scrub or Cherry & Almond Sugar Scrub on my blog.

How to Use Your Scrub (and Shower Safety)

Scoop out a small handful in the shower or bath and gently rub it over wet skin in circular motions, focusing on rough spots like knees, elbows, and feet. Rinse off with warm water and pat yourself dry with a towel.

• Shower Safety Note: Olive oil is wonderfully rich, but it can make the bottom of your bath tub or shower tray a bit slippery! Mind your footing when stepping out, and give the tub a quick hot water rinse afterwards to clear any leftover oil.
• Avoid Sensitive Areas: Lemon essential oil and fruit juices can sting on broken skin, freshly shaved legs, or active eczema, so stick to unbroken body skin!

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Storage & Shelf Life (Fresh Fruit vs. Colouring)

How you store your scrub depends entirely on whether you use real blueberries or blue cosmetic colouring:

• If using REAL blueberries: Because fresh fruit contains water, this version must be stored in the fridge and used within 1 to 2 weeks. Always use a dry, clean spoon to scoop it out so you don’t introduce extra water into the jar.
• If using blue soap dye (No fresh fruit): Without fresh fruit juice, an oil-and-sugar scrub will easily keep in a cool, dry cupboard for 2 to 3 months.
• Gifting Tip: If you are making jars to give away as gifts in advance, stick to blue soap dye or mica powder so your friends don’t have to worry about refrigeration!

This blog post was originally written on 28 March 2018 and last updated on 2 September 2026