Easy Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Make this refreshing peppermint sugar scrub to give as homemade gifts for the holidays. With only three ingredients, this soothing scrub is a great natural recipe that exfoliates as it moisturizes. Get free printable labels on the blog too!
Equipment
- 4 mason jars (4-oz glass jars with lids)
- 4 wooden spoons (optional, for gifting)
- 1 baker's twine (optional, for decoration)
Supplies
- 1 ½ cups white sugar (may substitute brown sugar)
- ½ cup coconut oil (extra-virgin, melted)
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1 drop red food coloring
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave in 10-second increments, up to 30 seconds total.
- Add the coconut oil to the sugar in a glass mixing bowl, and stir until well blended.
- Add 15-20 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil as desired.
- Optional: Add 1-2 drops of red food coloring and stir until well blended.
- Package the sugar scrub in glass mason jars and seal tightly.
Notes
You may substitute fractionated coconut oil or another carrier oil of your choice like olive oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil.
For bath salts, you can substitute salt for sugar in this recipe.
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