A sugar scrub exfoliates skin, melts away in warm water, and leaves a nice moisturizing oil behind. This DIY Sugar Scrub Kit includes sugar, almond oil, lavender oil, orange peel powder, herbs, tools, and jars, so kids 8 and older can create the gift themselves (with supervision). Staff writer Samantha Schoech made it with her 12-year-old daughter, and they both had fun creating their signature scents and then actually using the scrub in the shower. They really liked the lavender and mint, but if the included scents aren’t for you, any essential oil will do. Hang onto the instruction sheet for future creations—the ingredients are easy to restock at any natural foods store.
