With coconut oil and essential oils, this easy 4-ingredient peppermint sugar scrub will gently exfoliate tired, dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
This easy all-natural homemade recipe can be made in just 5 minutes and makes a great DIY Christmas gift! (Find free printable labels here too!)
Whether you’re looking for a simple all-natural way to pamper yourself at home (without spending a lot of money) or an easy homemade gift idea, this DIY peppermint sugar scrub recipe is a winner.
What does this peppermint sugar scrub do?
- naturally exfoliates, leaving softer smoother skin
- great for revitalizing dry skin
- can help remove blackheads
- pampers and relaxes
- can be used on arms, legs, even your face (avoid your eyes of course)
DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe:
Ingredients/Supplies:
- 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, this has larger grains which can be rougher on your skin) - 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 1 tablespoon of red jojoba beads (I found these on Etsy)
- 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
(tip: use fine-grained sugar whenever possible as this is gentler on your skin – do not use raw sugar, this has larger grains which can be rougher on your skin)
for storageFree Printable Peppermint Sugar Scrub Labels:
I’ve created some pretty labels just for you. Grab them for free here:
Peppermint Scrub Video Tutorial:
How to Make Homemade Peppermint Scrub:
Good news is that it takes about 5 minutes to make this homemade peppermint sugar scrub and it’s super easy!
To start, grab a mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup of coconut oil with your 3/4 cup of sugar. You may need to put your coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds to soften it up if its colder than 70 degrees in your house.
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 make this sugar scrub that much more fun!
Then add about 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil to your mixture.
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 2 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.
Tips for Making This Body Scrub:
What type of sugar should I use?
Use a 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.
Free Printable Peppermint Sugar Scrub Labels:
I’ve created some pretty labels just for you. Grab them for free here:
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, the apply your favorite lotion or oil to lock in the moisture (try our coconut oil lotion bars)
- Tip: do not use this or any sugar scrub daily as it can cause skin irritation; for best results use this 1-2 times a week
- Do not use a sugar scrub or irritated or damaged skin, such as a sunburn, cut, or eczema as it may be painful and cause further damage
More Homemade Peppermint Body Ideas:
- Peppermint Goat Milk Soap Bar
- Homemade Peppermint Foot Cream
- Homemade 3-Ingredient Peppermint Lip Balm
Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub
With coconut oil and essential oils, this easy 4-ingredient peppermint sugar scrub will gently exfoliate tired, dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
Ingredients
- 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.
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.