Looking for an easy, thoughtful, and sustainable gift? Homemade body scrubs in glass jars are a perfect zero-waste DIY gift idea—beautiful, useful, and totally plastic-free. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday or “just because,” these scrubs are simple to make and fun to give.
Why Glass Jars?
Glass jars aren’t just cute—they’re reusable, recyclable and a great alternative to plastic containers. Your gift recipient can keep refilling their jar or repurpose it when the scrub runs out.
Simple DIY Body Scrub Recipes
Here are three easy recipes you can whip up in minutes:
🌿 Sugar & Coconut Oil Scrub
- 1 cup organic sugar
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 10 drops essential oil (lavender or peppermint work great)
☕ Coffee Scrub for Glowing Skin
- 1 cup used coffee grounds (dried)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 Relaxing Salt Scrub
- 1 cup fine sea salt
- ½ cup sweet almond oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
Mix ingredients in a bowl, then spoon into clean, dry glass jars with a tight lid.
How to Decorate Your Jars
Skip plastic bows and store-bought tags—decorate your jars sustainably:
✔️ Use leftover fabric scraps to cover the lid
✔️ Tie twine or raffia around the neck of the jar
✔️ Handwrite a label on recycled paper or cardboard
You can also pair the scrub with a DIY soy candle or a reusable washcloth for a complete zero-waste self-care gift.
