Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cube Recipe

Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes have become the new trend and are now taking the place of traditional sugar scrubs. One of the main reasons is that these scrubs are in a solid form so there’s no separation and less mess. It also means it’s less likely that you will transfer water into your sugar scrub during usage since you are simply removing one or two cubes at a time for use and then resealing the container before use.

While there are a handful of recipes for solid sugar scrubs floating around, I came up with my own recipe that I’d like to share with you. It’s not greasy when applied and easy to make. It’s also gotten a lot of great feedback from my customers who shop with me online at Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen.

Here’s what some of my customers have had to say about my Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cubes:

Cucumber Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cubes

My mother LOVES this!!! She opened up the container and said the cucumber smelled like she had just cut one up. So fresh and clean. Like me she uses her hands a lot and they’re very rough. One use and they’re now baby soft. Thank you so much for the pretty packaging. She actually giggled when she opened it.

Natural Lavender Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cubes

These are the most amazing bath item I have ever used. I am a macrame artist and have very rough hands. After a single use my hands felt like silk. AMAZING! I used them on my feet and legs and they are baby soft. HIGHLY RECOMMENDING THESE! I have sensitive skin and there is no negative reaction, which in my case is very rare. When I run out I’m ordering them again. THANK YOU!!!!

Love these sugar scrub cubes!

Great lavender scent, I love how these are softer and squish easily in the shower. Thanks again!

If you’re interested in buying my Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cubes, you can shop for them online at Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen. Otherwise, here’s the recipe for you to enjoy for your personal use.

Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cube Recipe

Ingredients:

2.5oz Crafter’s Choice Three Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base

4oz. Refined Shea Butter

16oz. White Sugar

2 Tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil

1 Tablespoon skin safe fragrance oils (or 1/2 Tablespoon essential oils) of Choice

Pinch of cosmetic mica or oxide or ultramarine pigment powder (optional)

Instructions:

I use my soap molds to make these. One batch fits into two molds. You can use a square baking pan or two disposable tin loaf pans instead. Line your molds with plastic wrap or food service film taping the film at the top of the mold. (Alternately you can use decorative silicone molds for this.)

Weigh out your melt and pour soap base using a scale, then melt in the microwave or a double boiler. Weigh out your shea butter and melt. Stir the shea butter into the melt and pour soap base. Measure out your fractionated coconut oil and fragrance if desired using a Tablespoon measurement and stir into the melted shea butter and soap base. In a separate bowl, weigh out the sugar. If using a pigment for color, cut in a pinch of color using a butter knife or spatula. (Keep in mind if your fragrance oil contains vanilla, your sugar scrub cubes will darken and turn brown depending on amount of vanilla content.) Finally, quickly pour the sugar into the shea/soap mixture and mix well. Scoop into your mold and level with a spatula, then place in the refrigerator until solidified.

Once your scrub has solidified, gently remove the scrub from the molds by lifting it out of the mold with the plastic wrap from the top edges of the plastic wrap. Then remove the plastic wrap from the scrub. Use a Chef’s knife to then cut the scrub into cubes. Place cubes in an airtight container until use.

To use these scrub cubes, simply crush one or two cubes in your wet hands and slather over your body.

If you prefer to use natural, organic ingredients in your recipes, then I highly recommend Mountain Rose Herbs. They supply a variety of certified organic soapmaking and bath and body ingredients for the highest quality projects.

Rather try a kit? Then check out Crafter’s Choice Best Ever Vanilla Sugar Scrub Kit! It makes 8 jars of sugar scrub with everything you need included – perfect for gift giving, wedding favors, or even a craft night with friends!

Comments

Anna says:

July 20, 2011 at 8:38 pm

I love this recipe! What a great idea for a gift or a girl’s spa night.

Thank you for linking it up to the Weekend Warrior!

Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.com

Christine says:

July 21, 2011 at 3:57 am

This looks awesome and moisturizing!

Tiffany at Beyond Magical says:

July 21, 2011 at 4:06 am

Looks amazing! I will definitely be trying out this recipe. My flip flop heels are dying!

Michele says:

July 21, 2011 at 1:11 pm

do these need to be refridgerated so as not to melt? I am new to soaping, silly question but what is fractionated coconut oil?

autovit says:

July 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Oh my God this looks so good and i`m sure that it is delicious too. I think it is not a very difficult recipe so i will give it a try, thanks a lot for sharing.

Rebecca (Soap Deli News Blog) says:

July 21, 2011 at 10:20 pm

No need to keep in the fridge after making. Fractionated coconut oil is a liquid type of coconut oil and is light and non-greasy.

SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says:

July 22, 2011 at 12:48 am

How I wish I can learn to make this! Your bars of soap are so delightful, especially the red currant I’m so grateful that you linked up in this week’s Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop This awesome post totally rocked the party!

KB and Whitesnake says:

July 22, 2011 at 1:18 am

This looks really cool. Thanks for sharing.

KB

just B you says:

July 22, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Looks so great! Pinned it. =)
~Kim

Marsha says:

July 23, 2011 at 1:33 am

Thanks for posting this recipe. I can’t wait to try it!

Pingypie Gemstone Jewelry says:

July 24, 2011 at 8:33 pm

Awwwww, call me wrong but this looks YUMMY!

Katie says:

July 26, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Awesome! Thank you for linking up last week at Sew Woodsy! Please come back tomorrow and link up your most recent project!

Anonymous says:

August 10, 2011 at 10:20 am

Hi, the testimonials look great! How long can you store these for though?

Rebecca (Soap Deli News Blog) says:

August 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

If you’re using fresh ingredients, up to 12 months.

D.T.S.Myers says:

September 17, 2011 at 5:09 am

i really want to try this but i’m not sure where to get the ingredients at stores around me.:(

Rebecca (Soap Deli News Blog) says:

September 18, 2011 at 8:56 pm

I can rarely find quality supplies much less most of the supplies I need to make b&b locally. I buy most of my supplies online now except for my lye which I purchase from a chemical supply store.

Renee says:

November 5, 2011 at 7:36 pm

can this recipe be made with mango butter m&p and mango butter instead of shea? I hope so cause I have mango butter m&p but no shea!

Rebecca (Soap Deli News Blog) says:

November 6, 2011 at 7:57 pm

Yes, you can sub butters of the same consistency. If you were to use a solid butter, however, like cocoa butter, you’d need to add more liquid oils and experiment to adjust the recipe.

Anonymous says:

November 25, 2011 at 2:30 am

Hello, Thanks for the fun recipe. Can the sugar be switched to salt? I have also liked a good salt scrub better than sugar as I feel the salt crystal last and scrub longer than sugar. Thanks!

Rebecca D. Dillon says:

July 4, 2012 at 4:42 pm

I have not tried salt but you could try a small batch and see how it goes. I’m not sure why it wouldn’t work.

Paige says:

July 19, 2012 at 3:49 am

Where can I get the Natural Shea Butter melt and pour Glycerin Soap?

Simka says:

August 11, 2012 at 3:49 am

Thanks Rebecca for sharing this.
My girls recently had a spa party for their birthday and I made these to put in the goody bags.
They were a huge hit.
Thanks again.

Anonymous says:

November 8, 2012 at 10:58 pm

Where do I find the Natural Shea Butter Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap? I couldn’t find in on MRH.

Jae says:

January 13, 2013 at 9:20 pm

Found you from a Pin. Lovely place you have here. It keeps calling me back… I was wondering if I could use another oil instead of Fractionated Coconut Oil for these pretty cubes – of course, it’s one oil I don’t have on hand. I’ve never had a need for it before. I thank you in advance for your reply.

Rebecca D. Dillon says:

January 14, 2013 at 1:08 am

You can sub any carrier oil for the fraction coconut oil.

Shop to be Green says:

February 18, 2013 at 6:56 am

Nice recipe. I’m glad you included essential oils since they are much better for your skin than artificial fragrances.