This fresh-smelling, 3-ingredient Peppermint Sugar Scrub is so refreshing and very exfoliating! An easy and luxurious DIY that can be made at home for pennies!
Discover the soothing power of peppermint as it uplifts your senses while the sugar crystals gently buff away dead skin cells, revealing radiant and glowing skin. Treat yourself to a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home with our invigorating peppermint sugar scrub.
This DIY Sugar Scrub contains only 3 natural ingredients and is suuuuper easy to make! Plus, we have FREE printable labels if you need them!
If you're wondering, we have a full article on the differences between sugar scrubs and salt scrubs.
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Why You'll Love This Sugar Scrub Recipe
- EASY + INEXPENSIVE WAY TO GET SOFT SKIN - Who has time to spend hours on a beauty routine? Sugar Scrubs make it so simple to get your skin feeling soft and smooth with just a few minutes in the shower.
- ALL-NATURAL -Homemade sugar scrubs are all-natural and make great homemade gifts!
- GREAT PREP FOR SHAVING - Sugar scrubs are the perfect way to prep your skin prior to shaving.
If you like this sugar scrub, you may also like this Lavender Mint Sugar Scrub or our fun & festive Gingerbread Sugar Scrub.
Materials Needed
- glass jar – I like ones with a snap closure that keeps your scrub air-tight.
- Organic sugar - organic white granulated sugar is recommended.
- Organic coconut (or other) oil - again, since you're putting it on your skin, organic is recommended.
- vitamin E oil - vitamin E acts as a natural preservative to help your scrub last longer.
- Peppermint essential oil - this gives your sugar scrub a fun and festive scent!
How to Make
Here's how to make an 8-ounce Peppermint Sugar Scrub:
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup oil (almond, olive, or coconut work best) - you can use fractionated coconut oil, but it doesn't have the same therapeutic benefits as unfractionated coconut oil.
½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
15 drops peppermint essential oil - Be sure you’re buying all-natural 100% oil.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. If necessary, soften coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds before adding the other elements. You can add more or less oil to your liking.
- Optional: You can add a very small amount of red food coloring to give it a red tint, which is nice during the holidays. Stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spoon into a glass jar. Store in an airtight container. Since this recipe doesn’t contain chemical preservatives, it’s best to use it within a month or two.
Please note that peppermint can be irritating to the skin on your face, so we recommend this as a body scrub.
Printable Labels
These FREE Peppermint Sugar Scrub Labels make giving your sugar scrub as a gift super simple! Just make a few batches and slip on a pretty ribbon or burlap string. Attach your tag, and voila, you've got an irresistible present.
Note: My printer gave the tags a bit of a blue tone, but the template is definitely more of a mint green color.
How to Wrap a Sugar Scrub as a Gift
The best way to make your sugar scrub a gift or party favor is by tying a pretty ribbon or twine around the jar and attaching a tag. The free tags that come with this Mint Sugar Scrub give the name of the scrub as well as instructions for use.
How to Use
The best way to use your DIY Peppermint Body Scrub is as follows:
- Scoop a small amount of the Peppermint Sugar Scrub in your hands with a spoon.
- Scrub all over your hands or feet – or wherever you’d like extra soft skin.
- Allow to soak into your skin for a few minutes. Enjoy this time to relax!
- Rinse well and then pat dry with a soft towel.
If you’re short on time, massage the scrub all over your body and rinse during your normal shower routine.
SAFETY NOTE: Be careful while using your sugar scrubs on your feet while in the shower. The oils contained in scrubs can make your feet slippery.
FAQs
Great question! Because it’s a little finer, so less abrasive, I use white sugar for facial or lip scrubs. Brown sugar, which is a bit more coarse, is best for body scrubs. Raw sugar, which is the coarsest sugar, is nice to use for hand and foot scrubs.
The 3 main ingredients in homemade sugar scrubs are white sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil. You can enhance your scrub with coloring if desired.
How Often Should You Use a Sugar Scrub?
If your skin is healthy and firm, you can use a sugar scrub a couple of times a week. However, if you have sensitive or thin skin, limit a good buffing to once a week. If you have any concerns, you can test an area of your skin before you use it on the rest of your body.
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Peppermint Sugar Scrub
This fresh-smelling, 3-ingredient Peppermint Sugar Scrub is so refreshing and very exfoliating! An easy and luxurious DIY that can be made at home for pennies!
Materials
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup oil (almond, olive, or coconut oil work best)
- 15 drops peppermint essential oil
- ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
- 8-ounce glass jar with lid
- Red food coloring (optional)
Tools
- Spoon
- Bowl
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. If necessary, soften coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds before adding the other elements. You can add more or less oil to your liking.
- Optional: You can add a very small amount of red food coloring to give it a red tint, which is nice during the holidays. Stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spoon into a glass jar. Store in an airtight container. Since this recipe doesn’t contain chemical preservatives, it’s best to use it within a month or two.
Notes
- Don't forget to print the free label if you need them!
- If stored in a cool, dry place, your scrub should last 1-3 months.
This post was originally published on August 7, 2018. It was updated with enhanced instructions on May 15, 2023.
Neelam Ahuja says
For this scrub do I use raw or regular sugar?
Erin Henry says
Good question. You can use either, Neelam. We used organic white sugar.