Inside: This peppermint sugar scrub is the perfect way to pamper yourself or someone else this holiday season.
I’m kind of on a peppermint kick lately. I love the flavor and nothing screams Christmas more than peppermint. Except of course maybe some ugly Christmas sweaters. Peppermint gifts are so fun to give and to get.
Of course, this peppermint sugar scrub can be used at all times of the year…not just Christmas. I love using scrubs in the spring and summer to get my skin silky soft and ready for beach weather. Homemade sugar scrubs are an affordable way to enjoy a spa day at home.
PEPPERMINT SUGAR SCRUB SUPPLIES
- 3/4 cup White Sugar
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 4-5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- Red Food Coloring (optional)
- Small jelly mason jars
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT SUGAR SCRUB
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together until food coloring is evenly distributed.
- Place mixture into a small jar.
I personally love this Peppermint Essential Oil, and this Coconut Oil.
This scrub goes great with my peppermint body butter and peppermint foot soak. Package them all up together for the perfect Christmas gift! I’ve created some free printable tags for you to use too!
You can access the tags in the resource library. The resource library is available to my email subscribers.
This recipe makes enough sugar scrub to fit in the small jelly mason jar pictured above. I love these little jars. Not only are they adorable but they are the perfect size for scrubs and lotions. Double or triple the recipe to make a bigger batch.
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Leah says
This looks incredible! I love scrubs, and I love peppermint…how could this be bad?! 🙂 Can’t wait to try it.
CArrie says
I LOVE making sugar scrubs for Christmas gifts. I made a Peppermint one last year, but used green food coloring instead. It was loved by everyone I gave it to! And I love that it is so easy to make and give.
renee says
Can you think of any reason you couldn’t you use plastic containers? Just wondering……thanks!
Kelly says
Plastic containers would work fine!
renee says
Thank you!
renee says
Does it have to be essential oil? Can it be extract? I can’t find peppermint essential oil anywhere locally and don’t have time for shipping. Thanks!
Kelly says
You can definitely substitute extract for the essential oil.
Kathy says
I made a jar of this for my daughter for Christmas this yr and she used it all up( I had made a double batch). She liked it so much that I made more up today, another double batch. I also made some lavender scrub for my granddaughter, and made some tangerine up too. All double batches. Thank you for sharing this. So much cheaper than buying a good one, and no junk in it!
Kelly says
I’m so glad that your daughter liked this scrub! Tangerine sounds wonderful! I have some lavender essential oil and have been considering making a soothing/calming scrub. Thanks for stopping by!
Naomi Altman says
What a great find! For the nice labels that you made, did you use an Avery label and if so, which one? If not, what did you use? thanks again!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Naomi. You can use a full sheet label or cardstock with double sided tape.
Michelle says
Do you know how long this will last? Will it turn bad?
Kelly says
Hi Michelle! I have already used up the peppermint scrub that I made for myself so I’m not exactly sure. However, I made another variety of sugar scrub this past Spring and it is still good. Hope this helps.
Michelle says
Could I possibly use soap colorant rather than food coloring?
Kelly says
I have never used soap colorant but it seems like it would work fine.
Michelle says
Thank you! Also – do these scrubs have a shelf life? Or are they always usable if they’re contained in the jars?
Kelly says
I’m not sure what the exact shelf life is. However, I have had my homemade coconut oil sugar scrub for a year and a half and it is still good.
Miranda says
Hi I LOVE your recipe but I was wondering what size jars you have showed in the picture?
Kelly says
Hi Miranda. The jars are 4 ounces.
Jenna Giffin says
This just says sugar scrub- can it be used on the lips as well as the body?
Kelly says
Hi Jenna! I have not used it on my lips but I don’t see why you couldn’t.
Ang says
Do you use solid or liquid coconut oil for this? How about for the body butter? Thank-you! Excited to try them both as gifts!
Kelly says
Hi Ang! I use solid coconut oil for both recipes. I use the Carrington Farms brand.
Theresa says
Hello Kelly–I was wondering where to get the tags for the peppermint scrub.
I can’t seem to find it when I click on the link.
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!
Kelly says
Hi Theresa! I checked the link and it is working for me. It is the link that says “Download the peppermint sugar scrub tags here”. Please try it again and if you are still having problems, please send me an email so I can get the tags to you.
Kailea Davlin says
Hi! I’m so excited to make this as Christmas gifts this year, is this a facial scrub?
Kelly says
This is a body scrub only.
zohra says
Hi i would like to make this for my client however I can’t find the link to print the labels.
thanks for sharing this idea.
Kelly says
Hello! The printable tags are located in the resource library. You can access it by subscribing to my emails.
Cierra says
How can we get the label for the top of the jar?
Kelly says
Hi Cierra. The labels are available in the resource library. You need to subscribe to my emails to gain access to the library. You can do so at the bottom of the post.
Yolanda Crumpton says
Im interested in making this for my agents, how many 4oz jars does this recipe make? Is it only 2?
Kelly says
Hi Yolanda! The recipe makes enough to fill one 4 oz. jar.
Joy oda morlang says
Nine turned out good but after sitting for awhile the coconut oil all came to the top and firmed up. Do I tell my friends to just stir it well before using or should they heat it up in the microwave a few seconds first.
Kelly says
Just stir it..no need to microwave.