Fragrances are a great source of inspiration for handmade products. Often, a scent gives you an idea of the colors and designs you want to use. As soon as I smelled Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil from the new Spring Fever Fragrance Collection, I immediately thought, “This would make a great scrub!” The fragrance features notes of sweet blueberry, orange zest and just a pinch of spice.
This Blueberry Jam Sugar Scrub will get your skin exfoliated and ready for shorts and tank tops. Sugar, Jasmine Jojoba Beads and Sierra Sky Jojoba Beads exfoliate and leave the skin feeling fresh. The jojoba beads also add a lovely blueberry color to the scrub. To lightly cleanse the skin, it contains potassium cocoate. Fractionated coconut oil adds some moisture to the recipe.
What You’ll Need:
Four 8 oz. Tall Plastic Bail Jars
20 oz. Granulated Sugar
1.8 oz. Jasmine Jojoba Beads
1.8 oz. Sierra Sky Jojoba Beads
1 oz. Potassium Cocoate
1 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil
9 mL Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil
9 mL Optiphen
Droppers
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ONE: In a large container, add 1.8 oz. of Jasmine Jojoba Beads, 1.8 oz. of Sierra Sky Jojoba Beads and 20 oz. of sugar.
TWO: Thoroughly mix the jojoba beads and sugar together.
THREE: Add 1 oz. of potassium cocoate and 1 oz. of fractionated coconut oil into the mixture. Use a spoon to fully incorporate the liquid.
FOUR: Add 9 mL of Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil and 9 mL of Optiphen and stir until fully incorporated.
Note: Although this scrub doesn’t contain water, it will likely get water splashed in it during use. The extra water may cause bacteria and mold to grow. We added a preservative to be extra careful but the preservative is optional. You can read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post.
FIVE: Using a spoon, scoop the scrub evenly into jars. Enjoy!
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- Four 8 oz. Tall Plastic Bail Jars
- 20 oz. Granulated Sugar
- 1.8 oz. Jasmine Jojoba Beads
- 1.8 oz. Sierra Sky Jojoba Beads
- 1 oz. Potassium Cocoate
- 1 oz. Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 9 mL Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil
- 9 mL Optiphen
- Droppers
- In a large container, add 1.8 oz. of Jasmine Jojoba Beads, 1.8 oz. of Sierra Sky Jojoba Beads and 20 oz. of sugar.
- Thoroughly mix the jojoba beads and sugar together.
- Add 1 oz. of potassium cocoate and 1 oz. of fractionated coconut oil into the mixture. Use a spoon to fully incorporate the liquid.
- Add 9 mL of Blueberry Jam Fragrance Oil and 9 mL of Optiphen and stir until fully incorporated. Note: Although this scrub doesn’t contain water, it will likely get water splashed in it during use. The extra water may cause bacteria and mold to grow. We added a preservative to be extra careful but the preservative is optional. You can read more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post.
- Using a spoon, scoop the scrub evenly into jars. Enjoy!
Does the sugar turn mushy after a while, or I should ask what is the shelf life of this particular mixture?
For the best results, we recommend using the scrub within 3-6 months. It helps to store the scrub in a cool, dry place in between uses. Otherwise it can get pretty wet in the shower.
Learn more about storing your products here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
Recipe looks lovely, can’t wait to make some!!!!
I have a co-work that is allergic to coconut anything and some of your product tutorials show that you are using coconut oil. I like to know what kind of oils/ butter I can use other than coconut oil?
You can use babassu in place of coconut oil. It adds the same firming and moisturizing properties, but it does have a lighter feeling on the skin: https://www.brambleberry.com/Babassu-Oil–P6807.aspx
These measurements are by weight, correct?
Everything but the fragrance and preservative are measured by weight. The fragrance and preservative use mL, which are by volume.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can this be used as a face scrub
As is, the scrub may be a bit harsh for the face. The jojoba beads are larger, so they do offer a more intense exfoliation. The fragrance can also be a bit strong right by your nose. You may want to make a small test batch to see how it feels on the face. If it’s too scrubby, you can add less jojoba beads or just use sugar. If the scent is too strong, you can add less or leave it unscented. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
HI,,
FOR HOW MANY CONTAINER WE CAN GET BY THIS QUANTITY???
U ARE SO AMAZING
This recipe makes four 8 oz. jars. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can this be used as a lip scrub?
This recipe is not lip safe, but if you leave out the fragrance oil and potassium cocoate it can be! Instead of fragrance, you’ll want to use a lip safe flavor oil: https://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-flavoring-oils/
The potassium cocoate is similar to a liquid soap and not made to be ingested. I would also recommend making a small batch and testing it on your lips. You may find it a bit too scrubby for the lips. If so, you can add more fractionated coconut oil.
You may also like this Peppermint Pucker Lip Scrub instead: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lip-products/12-days-christmas-peppermint-pucker-lip-scrub/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi I was wondering if I can use a LaBomb colorant for the emulsified sugar scrubs? And can I also use optiphen as a perservative? Thanks!
I think you can use those La Bomb Colorants! Because they’re mixed in glycerin which is water soluble, I would recommend adding a few drops into the sugar before adding the liquid ingredients. Using your hands, mix until the color is fully incorporated. We did that with the water soluble LabColors in this scrub: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/soaks-and-scrubs/shimmering-sea-salt-scrub-recipe/
Because we haven’t tried using La Bomb colors in this scrub, I would recommend a small test batch to make sure they work well. Also, Optiphen will work well as a preservative! We used it in this recipe. 🙂
Learn more about working with Optiphen here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
La Bomb Colorants: https://www.brambleberry.com/For-Bath-Bombs-C50.aspx
We over picked the blueberries this summer and I have lots in my freezer. If I dryer them in the food dehydrator and then put the dried berries in my coffee grinder, could I use that instead of jojoba beads? I ground some dried elderberries and they aren’t a smooth powder so I figured blueberries would be the same so it would be the exfoliate. What do you think?
Thanks
Hi Michelle!
You can add blueberry powder to this scrub if you like! Over time the powder will go brown, so that’s something to keep in mind. Also, it won’t be as scrubby as the jojoba beads. If you want some more scrubbiness you can do a mixture of jojoba beads and blueberry powder. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I can just imagine the amazing aroma while you took the photos! Great photos!
Thank you so much! This scrub smells fantastic. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
HI!
I absolutely loved the recipe!
I Live in India and it is kind of hard to geet hold of flavor oils. Hence i was wondering is blueberry essence would work the same way?
Do let me know coz i cant wait to try this out!
Thanks 🙂
Using blueberry essence may be tricky. It has a lot of extra ingredients, like oils and emulsifiers. The fragrance in it may not be lip safe either. Instead, I would recommend leaving the balm unscented. You can use something fragrant like cocoa butter to scent it naturally! Certain essential oils can be used as well. 🙂
Find out which essential oils can be used here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotlight-flavoring-oils/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you for another wonderful recipe! I don’t know whether to use it, or EAT it! LOL!
You’re welcome Cheryl! This scrub does smell and look great, can’t say it would taste too good though. 😉
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can this be made with the thicker regular coconut oil?
You can make this with regular coconut oil! It will make the scrub a bit thicker. Before adding the coconut oil, I would recommend melting it so it’s easier to incorporate. Then, let it cool to around 85-90F before adding to the mixture. That way it won’t melt the sugar. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi! What is the shelf life of this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Aby!
This recipe should last a year or so! The ingredients used all have fairly long shelf lives. 🙂
Read more about how to find out the shelf life of your products here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/shelf-life-bath-products-ingredients-rancidity-vs-mold/
To make sure the scrub stays fresher for longer, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. Get more tips for storage in this post: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This sounds so easy 🙂 I would like to use Phenonip if possible, so how much would I use for this recipe?
You can use Phenonip! You can use the same amount as the Optiphen (9 mL). Have fun making this recipe Stephanie, it’s nice and easy to make for sure. 🙂
Phenonip: https://www.brambleberry.com/Phenonip-P4038.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks!!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I wander if i use the Foaming Bath Butter should i use the optiphen ?
and thank you very much for your amazing recipe
Hi Azhar!
That’s a great question! The Foaming Bath Butter already has a preservative to protect against mold and bacteria. If you like, you can add an additional preservative to be extra careful. I would recommend Optiphen or Phenonip at a low usage rate (.5%) so the scrub isn’t over preserved. 🙂
Read more about preservatives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Foaming Bath Butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Foaming-Bath-Butter-P4955.aspx
What would be a good substitute for potassium cocoate? This recipe looks great and I’d love to try it!
Potassium cocoate is similar to liquid soap, so you can use any liquid soap you like in place of it! It adds some cleansing and slight lathering properties to the scrub. If you a prefer a more moisturizing scrub, you can leave out the potassium cocoate and use more fractionated coconut oil. 🙂
Liquid bases: https://www.brambleberry.com/Liquid-Bases-C15.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
When you say liquid soap, is there a spesific type or brand I should use? Or can I just put some regular soap from Walmart in?
You can use any type of liquid soap! We have tested scrubs with the bases we carry at Bramble Berry and they work really well. Because we haven’t tested store bought brands, I would recommend a small test batch to make sure they work in this scrub. 🙂
Liquid bases: https://www.brambleberry.com/Liquid-Bases-C15.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Jojoba beads are a great alternative to microbeads. It’s so refreshing to see more and more people concerned about the world we live in. If only we had some of the information we have so readily available now… 50 years ago.
Absolutely! We love using jojoba beads because they’re biodegradable. They also add beautiful color and great exfoliation. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Jojoba Beads vs. Microbeads: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/jojoba-beads-vs-microbeads-whats-the-difference/
Jojoba beads are poluting our environment. Please consider cleaner recipes that could be more Eco friendly. It is the responsibility of all of us to care for the earth we live in.
Jojoba beads are NOT the same as microbeads-Ann-Marie did an article on this before so search on the Soap Queen site for it. Microbeads are the ones made out of plastics/polyethylene and are not biodegradable, unlike jojoba beads that’s are derived from the natural product and are biodegradable. I think you are just confusing the two.
Of course. Jojoba beads are a natural plant wax which will dissolve/degrade readily and there are no ecological hazards associated with them.
Jojoba beads aren’t the same thing as microbeads. Microbeads are made of plastic, and are polluting the world’s waterways. Jojoba beads are biodegradable.
I understand your concern, though. Everything I’ve read about microbeads sounds ominous for fish and other creatures that live in the water. Jojoba beads are generally considered safer because they’re not plastic.
Hi Tefy!
Thank you so much for your concern. I think you may be thinking of microbeads. They are little bits of plastic that cause particle water pollution. Jojoba beads, on the other hand, are made of wax. We prefer using them in our products because they are biodegradable. They also add beautiful color and exfoliation to scrubs and other handmade products. 🙂
Read more about jojoba beads vs. microbeads here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/jojoba-beads-vs-microbeads-whats-the-difference/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry