Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub in 5 Minutes

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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.

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

Free Printable Peppermint Sugar Scrub Labels:

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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:

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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

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