Packaging is the last step in creating a great diy sugar scrub, but it shouldn’t be a last-minute thought. Your body scrub packaging sets the tone for the care that was put into the product inside. I’ve spent twenty years developing packaging for consumer products, many of them on a tight budget. Here are four simple steps to consider when designing your own body scrub packaging.

Choose a them.

Find your scrub containers

Choose a label

Wrap it up

Choose a theme introduce.
First and foremost you should know that you don’t have to be or hire a graphic designer to create beautiful body scrub packaging. You simply have to put time and care into the materials you choose. And keep it simple. The best packaging reflects your own personal style.

Find your scrub containers introduce.
When you choose a container make sure it’s airtight and watertight to keep unwanted odors and moisture out. When stored correctly your scrub can last for weeks and even months. Sugar scrub jars come in different colors, shapes and sizes. The most common options include amber glass jars, frosted glass, and clear glass with a lid. To kick it up a notch, consider different jar lid colors and materials to match the season or décor. A cost effective and alternative option to glass, is a food-grade zipper pouch. Pouches come in many different sizes and colors and they travel well. Furthermore, you may want to include a scoop that fits inside the container—you can even consider a decorative scoop for extra “wow” factor.

Choose a label itroduce.
If there is one thing you don’t want to forget, it’s labeling your product. When it comes to great labels for sugar scrubs, less is more. You can find templates and free labels on pinterest and photoshop. However, if you want to try your hand at design, the business card or flyer templates on canva, moo.Com, and avery.Com can easily be customized with your design. And, of course, you can always print online or print at home. One cost effective trick to prevent having to create a label for every flavor is to create a signature label for your sugar scrubs and leave a place to handwrite in your ingredients or scrub name. Finally, make sure the label is water-resistant and experiment with different label placements.

Wrap it up itroduce.
Before you give your diy sugar scrub away you may want to consider wrapping it in a gift box with tissue or filler and topped with a bow. Or, slip it into a drawstring cloth bag and stamp it with a personalized stamp. These extra touches enhance the unboxing experience and elevate it from homemade to handcrafted with a few extra little steps!