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Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub {With Free Printable Label For Gift-Giving}
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.
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!
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:
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!
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)
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.)
ribbon or twine if you’re making this as a homemade gift
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.
Stir all of that together until it is well mixed and the jojoba beads are evenly spread.
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.
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.
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
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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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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ❤
TattoosBoyGirl says
I love this recipe.
Lavues says
That looks easy to make! I should definitely give it a try some day, nice post!
Andrea says
How long does it keep?
Maura says
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”
Michelle says
Hello! Can you use this scrub on your face?
Maura White says
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.
Amber says
How many ounces were the jars you used? I am trying to gather supplies for a crafting group event.
Maura says
I specifically used 4.25 Beech Nut baby food jars
Amber says
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! 🙂
Maura White says
Yes that sounds right!
Angie Fontenot says
Can you use olive oil in place of the coconut oil
Dawn says
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.
Erika says
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.
justins says
seems like an awesome recipe
Rachel McNamee says
Is this just every day refined white sugar?
Erika says
Yes it is, Rachel
Rachel McNamee says
Also can you maybe start putting ingredients in grams or ounces as UK folk don’t use the USA cup measures
Thank you
Erika says
Hi Rachel, thanks for reading! I appreciate your feedback – I will consider that. 🙂
taslima tamim says
Nice homemade sugar scrub recipe, it looks so lovely!
Erika says
Thank you!
Nmetatto says
This recipe make me hungry 😋
Bharat Go Digital says
How many times in a week, I can use this ?
Erika says
For best results use this 1-2 times a week.
Niharika Verma says
Such a cute pink color of the scrub 🙂 Love it
Carren Dario says
The scrub looks great. Can I skip the cocont oil?
Momof4 says
My daughter is allergic to coconut oil. What other option could I use?
Erika says
You could try avocado oil, olive oil, even argan oil.
Dawn says
Thinking of using this to make Christmas gifts.
If I used say baby food jars – how many would each recipe make?
Liz Ward says
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.
Erika says
Each batch makes 1-2 small mason jars worth.
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Erika says
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.
Izzy says
Can you use liquide coconut oil
Erika says
Yes, as long as it’s regular coconut oil and not fractionated oil.
Pat says
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. ❤
kllerrv says
What a fun gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Mod Apk says
That looks easy to make! I should definitely give it a try some day, nice post!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Are there other flavors I could make?
Erika says
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/
Rupal says
It’s always best to use homemade skincare products it does not contain any harmful chemicals or preservative. I love your recipe.
Rachel says
I always prefer homemade skincare products as they don’t include harmful chemicals and preservatives. I love your scrub recipe!