Hopefully you aren’t like me and you’ve had all your presents bought and wrapped for weeks. But if you happen to be looking at your list and wondering what to get those last few people, this Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub is the bomb-diggity, y’all!
It’s super simple to make and it smells absolutely ah-mazing. It’s perfect for teacher gifts, co-worker gifts, neighbor gifts, etc. And if you happen to be “Mrs. I’ve-got-it-all-together” and you don’t have any more gifts to buy (or make), make it for yourself. You deserve some pampering for being so on top of things!
And by golly, doesn’t it just look so cute layered in a pretty jar?
Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub | Such a lovely way to exfoliate with the aromatics of peppermint!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin e oil
- 2 drops red food coloring (or you could use beet juice or raspberry juice)
Optional
- Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub printables
- white sticker paper
Instructions
Notes
Feel free to use more or less of any of the ingredients. I like my sugar scrub more coarse and not so "wet" so these ratios work perfectly for me.
I’ve been purchasing my sugar scrubs because I didn’t know it was so easy to make. But seriously, it doesn’t get much easier than this. So super simple and the end result is a lovely, aromatic, homemade exfoliant.
This is one of those times when a scratch ‘n sniff function would really come in handy on the internet. It’s a great way to feel energized and rejuvenated during your morning shower!
The gentle exfoliation from the sugar and the moisturizing effects from the oils leave the skin feeling soft and oh so smooth.
Totally not bad for a gift that costs less than $5 … right? I always buy my jars from Hobby Lobby during their 50% glass sales to save even more!
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What is your favorite scented sugar scrub?
Michelle F. says
That is a beautiful gift idea! I love the smell of peppermint so I will be making this for myself.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Oh how I love homemade scrubs! I love peppermint around the holidays and this would make an awesome Christmas gift 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this! This is the perfect Christmas gift for pampering. I have a few friends I want to make this for.
Dawn says
Mmmm. I feel more relaxed just looking at that. I need this, a hot bath, and a good book, and I’m good for Christmas.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I love doing a scrub. Especially one you can make from scratch.
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Super cute! I love making sugar scrubs. They are so great at this time of year especially with the dryness. Love coconut oil too.
Liz Mays says
Peppermint would be my pick in two seconds flat! This is lovely to look at too. Also, I had no idea you were doing YL.
Liz Mays says
Oh this sounds so nice. I could use a good peppermint scrub for the winter. It would be totally refreshing.
LydiaF says
I would love to smell this. I’ll bet it’s really nice when you use it.
Stacey says
This looks like an interesting concoction to make. I will tell my sister about it, especially, since she is in constant search for skin treatments.
Cinny says
I bet this scrub would be amazing! I love minty things.
Ann Bacciaglia says
Sugar scrubs are a great way to keep your skin soft. It makes a great gift as well. I will have to try this recipe.
Chasing Joy says
This would make a very thoughtful gift. I bet the peppermint smells great.
Latoicha says
This looks amazing and so easy to make! I love the packaging! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Peppermint Sugar Scrub is the first thing I ever made using essential oils. To this day, it’s one of my kiddos favorites! Looking at your pictures makes me want to go home and exfoliate and take a nice long bath!
JB says
I just ran across your wonderful-looking peppermint scrub! I would like to make these as Christmas gifts. Could you tell me how long the scrub lasts, so I can pass that along to the recipients? Thanks!
Crystal says
Hi JB,
I’m not exactly sure how long they will last, but I know that for sure at least two months. I’ve made batches and then had the glass jar in my shower for two months before it was empty and it worked just as well as day one. Hope that helps.