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Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub {With Free Printable Label For Gift-Giving}

By Maura in Natural Homemade Ideas

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This moisturizing homemade peppermint sugar scrub is so simple, you’ll have it whipped up in no time! With just four basic ingredients, this gentle exfoliant can be used on dry skin to leave your complexion feeling soft and smooth.

This easy, all-natural recipe can be made in just 5 minutes and makes a great DIY Christmas gift! In fact, I’ve even included free printable labels for you to use too.

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Invigorating Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Are you feeling stressed, sore, and tired from the daily grind? I know I am! Mom life is incredibly busy between running errands, making meals, keeping the house clean, and taking care of the kiddos!

I am always looking for easy, effective ways to pamper myself a bit – and this is one of my favorites!

Get a quick pick-me-up with this DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub! It’s so easy to make in just 5 minutes. No long, complicated DIY to leave you feeling even more exhausted. 😉

Give yourself a little bit of self-care today with this simple recipe that will leave your skin feeling soft and smelling amazing!

white and red peppermint body scrub in jar

The Perfect DIY Christmas Gift

Even better, you can make this DIY homemade peppermint sugar scrub a 2-for-1 win. Simply double (or more) the recipe below. Then keep a batch for yourself while also creating a lovely homemade sugar scrub to give as a gift!

Your recipient will love the pepperminty scent. It’s a wonderful holiday smell that is bold and refreshing, especially when combined with the natural sweetness of sugar.

I’ve included a free printable label below for you to add to the mint scrub. It elevates your gift just a bit and lets the recipient know just what they are getting this holiday season.

If you want to make it a spa basket set, you can also add this homemade peppermint lotion along with it! Don’t be intimidated – making this DIY lotion is easy too!

Free Printable Peppermint Sugar Scrub Labels:

I’ve created some pretty labels just for you. Grab them for free here:

candy cane and layout of peppermint sugar scrub labels printable offer

What does this peppermint sugar scrub do?

  • naturally exfoliates for softer, smoother skin
  • is great for revitalizing dry skin
  • helps remove blackheads
  • pampers and relaxes
  • can be used on arms, legs, and even your face (avoid your eyes, of course)

Mint Scrub Ingredients:

This peppermint sugar scrub makes a great all-natural alternative to store-bought lotions and moisturizers, which can often be full of not-so-great ingredients. With this recipe, you know exactly what’s going on your skin!

All you need is a few simple things:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
    (tip: use fine-grained sugar whenever possible as this is gentler on your skin – do not use raw sugar, which has larger grains that are rougher on your skin)
  • 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil
  • 1 tablespoon of red jojoba beads (these add a burst of color and extra exfoliation. they aren’t absolutely necessary for this DIY to work, but they do bring enough benefits that I’d recommend adding them to the recipe.)
  • baby food jar or small mason jar
    for storage
  • free printable peppermint scrub labels
  • ribbon or twine if you’re making this as a homemade gift
homemade peppermint scrub ingredients with coconut oil and essential oils


How To Make Homemade Peppermint Scrub:

The good news is that it takes about 5 minutes to make this homemade peppermint sugar scrub recipe, and it’s super easy! Here are the easy instructions:

To start, grab a mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup of coconut oil with your 3/4 cup of white sugar.

You may need to put your coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up if it’s colder than 70 degrees in your house.

coconut oil being poured into a bowl of fine grain sugar

Next, add a tablespoon of red jojoba beads.

These are optional and not 100% necessary for a sugar scrub, but the pop of color they give just makes this sugar scrub that much more fun!

red jojoba beads being stirred into sugar scrub mixture

Then add about 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil to your mixture.

putting peppermint essential oil drops  into homemade sugar scrub recipe

Stir all of that together until it is well mixed and the jojoba beads are evenly spread.

mixed homemade peppermint body scrub in a bowl

Store it in a baby food jar (like pictured above) or get a small jam mason jar. This amount would fill two baby food jars or one jam mason jar.

I also spray painted the top of a baby food jar with gold spray paint so that I could use this as a gift.

candy cane sugar scrub in a small glass jar

Can you believe just how easy this homemade peppermint sugar scrub is to make? Plus, I love how well it works as an all-natural exfoliator. This scrub does a wonderful job of smoothing dry skin in the winter.

By the way, if you have extra scrub supplies left, I highly recommend making this DIY coffee face scrub! It smells amazing and will leave your skin feeling fantastic.

Tips For Making This Body Scrub:

What type of sugar should I use?

Use fine-grain sugar as this will be gentler on your skin. Larger grains, like that of raw sugar, can be too rough and even cause irritation.

Can I use peppermint extract in this sugar scrub instead of peppermint essential oil?

Yes, you can. I recommend about 1 tsp of peppermint extract. You can smell the scrub as you mix it up and add a little more if you prefer a stronger scent.

DIY body scrub in a baby food jar with gold painted lid

essential oil pdf download for moms on blue background

Tips For Using Homemade Sugar Scrubs:

  • Wet your skin first for the best results – I like to apply this candy cane sugar scrub while I’m showering.
  • Massage into your skin using gentle circular motions – don’t rub too hard, or you may cause irritation.
  • Rinse with warm water to remove
  • Pat dry, then apply your favorite lotion or oil – this helps to lock in the moisture (try our coconut oil lotion bars).
  • Do not use this or any sugar scrub daily – it can cause skin irritation; for best results, use this 1-2 times a week.
  • Do not use a sugar scrub on irritated or damaged skin – on areas of skin with sunburn, cuts, or eczema, it may be painful and cause further damage
peppermint sugar scrub with 4 ingredients

More Homemade Peppermint Body Ideas:

  • Peppermint Goat Milk Soap Bar
  • Homemade Peppermint Foot Cream
  • Homemade 3-Ingredient Peppermint Lip Balm
  • more sugar scrub recipes – citrus sugar scrub, lavender sugar scrub, and coffee sugar scrub
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Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub

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With coconut oil and essential oils, this easy 4-ingredient peppermint sugar scrub will gently exfoliate tired, dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

 
  • Author: Erika Bragdon

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
  • 3/4 cup fine-grained sugar
  • 5–10 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 1 tablespoon of red jojoba beads
  • baby food jar or small mason jar for storage

Instructions

Mix the softened coconut oil and sugar together in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the jojoba beads (optional but fun and pretty), then the peppermint oil until evenly distributed.

Spoon into a small mason jar. Keep covered.

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    Filed Under: Natural Homemade Ideas, Natural Living Tagged With: Christmas, featured seasonal, homemade, peppermint essential oilPublished on November 2, 2021

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    About Maura

    Maura, her husband and 2 daughters live in upstate NY. She is a former high school biology teacher turned into a work at home mom. She loves to have fun and find a great deal. As well as writing for Living Well Mom, she shares her frugal tips and DIY projects on happydealhappyday.com.

    Comments

    1. TattoosBoyGirl says

      November 4, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      I love this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Lavues says

      November 5, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      That looks easy to make! I should definitely give it a try some day, nice post!

      Reply
    3. Andrea says

      November 26, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      How long does it keep?

      Reply
      • Maura says

        November 27, 2016 at 7:27 am

        I’d say at least 6 months or longer! Coconut oil and sugar alone have a shelf life of a couple of years I think. Combining the two isn’t really different. I have a jar in my shower that’s been there a few months now – with no signs of “spoiling”

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      December 20, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Hello! Can you use this scrub on your face?

      Reply
      • Maura White says

        December 22, 2016 at 9:33 am

        I love putting coconut oil on my face! I’ve never used this sugar scrub on my, although I don’t see why you can’t use it on your face. If you have sensitive skin, just be cautious as it is an defoliant – and the peppermint will leave a cooling effect that could make your eyes a bit sensitive.

        Reply
    5. Amber says

      November 5, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      How many ounces were the jars you used? I am trying to gather supplies for a crafting group event.

      Reply
      • Maura says

        November 6, 2017 at 7:08 pm

        I specifically used 4.25 Beech Nut baby food jars

        Reply
        • Amber says

          November 18, 2017 at 10:34 am

          So about 8.5 oz, since you said it will fill 2 small baby food jars? Sorry for all of the questions! I am so excited to make this though! 🙂

          Reply
          • Maura White says

            November 20, 2017 at 11:03 am

            Yes that sounds right!

            Reply
    6. Angie Fontenot says

      October 29, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Can you use olive oil in place of the coconut oil

      Reply
    7. Dawn says

      November 2, 2018 at 8:26 am

      I wouldnt use it on the face itself tbh. I am a licensed Esthetician so skin is kind of my thing.

      The sugar may be a little harsh for the face to take, and coconit oik (alrhough everyone is using it to clean their face these days) will over time clog up your pores and cause more issues down the line if you dont cleanse properly afterwards.

      I do, however, use sugar scrubs for the lips.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        November 6, 2018 at 11:31 am

        Thanks for sharing, Dawn. I’ve never experienced either issue myself. I suppose if someone used a sugar scrub twice a day every day, that could be too harsh, but in my non-professional opinion, I find a sugar scrub once a week or so to be quite helpful in exfoliating.

        Reply
    8. justins says

      April 3, 2019 at 7:34 am

      seems like an awesome recipe

      Reply
    9. Rachel McNamee says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      Is this just every day refined white sugar?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 23, 2019 at 9:02 pm

        Yes it is, Rachel

        Reply
    10. Rachel McNamee says

      June 20, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      Also can you maybe start putting ingredients in grams or ounces as UK folk don’t use the USA cup measures
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 23, 2019 at 9:02 pm

        Hi Rachel, thanks for reading! I appreciate your feedback – I will consider that. 🙂

        Reply
    11. taslima tamim says

      November 24, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Nice homemade sugar scrub recipe, it looks so lovely!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 18, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Nmetatto says

        May 8, 2021 at 4:45 am

        This recipe make me hungry 😋

        Reply
    12. Bharat Go Digital says

      December 18, 2019 at 2:04 am

      How many times in a week, I can use this ?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 18, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        For best results use this 1-2 times a week.

        Reply
    13. Niharika Verma says

      December 21, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Such a cute pink color of the scrub 🙂 Love it

      Reply
    14. Carren Dario says

      February 3, 2020 at 12:45 am

      The scrub looks great. Can I skip the cocont oil?

      Reply
    15. Momof4 says

      August 21, 2020 at 10:43 am

      My daughter is allergic to coconut oil. What other option could I use?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        August 21, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        You could try avocado oil, olive oil, even argan oil.

        Reply
    16. Dawn says

      October 31, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Thinking of using this to make Christmas gifts.
      If I used say baby food jars – how many would each recipe make?

      Reply
    17. Liz Ward says

      December 20, 2020 at 12:27 am

      Hi I was wondering how many small mason jars would 1 batch of this make? I was thinking about doing it for Christmas gifts and wanted to make sure I measure everything correctly.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Each batch makes 1-2 small mason jars worth.

        Reply
    18. Suzanne says

      August 24, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!

      Reply
    19. Vanessa says

      August 24, 2021 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        August 26, 2021 at 4:23 pm

        I would use it within the first few weeks because there’s not much for preservatives in it. I usually use up a batch within 3 weeks myself.

        Reply
    20. Izzy says

      November 15, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Can you use liquide coconut oil

      Reply
      • Erika says

        November 15, 2021 at 2:52 pm

        Yes, as long as it’s regular coconut oil and not fractionated oil.

        Reply
    21. Pat says

      January 12, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      Maybe you could include in your recipes that there are different kinds of essential oils, some are meant for room freshening and there are some that are ok to use as topical on skin.. thanks. Love this scrub. ❤

      Reply
    22. kllerrv says

      June 7, 2022 at 8:18 am

      What a fun gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!

      Reply
    23. Mod Apk says

      September 12, 2022 at 3:20 am

      That looks easy to make! I should definitely give it a try some day, nice post!

      Reply
    24. Suzanne says

      December 28, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      This looks so good! What a great gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!

      Reply
    25. Vanessa says

      December 28, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Are there other flavors I could make?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        January 18, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        Yes, you can try different essential oils for different scents! So many possibilities! Here are a couple more I share:
        Lavender – https://livingwellmom.com/homemade-lavender-facial-sugar-scrub/
        Citrus – https://livingwellmom.com/citrus-sugar-scrub-essential-oils/
        Coffee – https://livingwellmom.com/easy-diy-coffee-scrub-essential-oils/

        Reply
    26. Rupal says

      July 13, 2023 at 1:40 pm

      It’s always best to use homemade skincare products it does not contain any harmful chemicals or preservative. I love your recipe.

      Reply
    27. Rachel says

      July 13, 2023 at 1:42 pm

      I always prefer homemade skincare products as they don’t include harmful chemicals and preservatives. I love your scrub recipe!

      Reply

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