Christmas Peppermint Sugar Scrub (Perfect as a Gift!) Recipe
This festive Christmas Peppermint Sugar Scrub is a perfect DIY gift that combines the soothing texture of sugar with the moisturizing benefits of coconut oil and refreshing peppermint essential oil. Tinted with optional holiday colors, this scrub exfoliates and nourishes skin, leaving a cool, invigorating scent. Packaged in charming crystal jelly jars, it makes a thoughtful and beautiful present during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 jars (4 oz each) 1x
- Category: Skincare
- Method: No-Cook
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil (liquid at room temperature)
Fragrance and Color
- 12 drops peppermint essential oil (pure essential oil, not extract)
- Optional: Red or green food coloring, as desired to tint the scrub
Packaging
- 6 small 4 oz crystal jelly jars (for gifting)
Instructions
- Combine Sugar and Coconut Oil: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 cups of white sugar. Pour in 1/2 cup of fractionated coconut oil and stir using a spoon or spatula until the sugar and oil are fully incorporated, forming a smooth, even mixture.
- Add Peppermint Essential Oil: Carefully add 12 drops of peppermint essential oil to the sugar and coconut oil mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the peppermint oil is evenly distributed and the mixture is fragranced with a fresh, minty scent.
- Optional Color Addition: If you want to add holiday colors, add a very small amount of red or green food coloring to the scrub. Stir well until the color is fully blended and achieve your preferred shade.
- Transfer to Jars: Spoon the prepared scrub into 4 oz crystal jelly jars, filling each jar almost to the top. Gently press down with the spoon to compact the scrub inside the jar evenly.
- Seal and Decorate: Secure the lids on each jar tightly. Optionally, tie a festive ribbon around each jar to add a decorative, gift-ready touch.
Notes
- Use pure peppermint essential oil for the best refreshing scent and therapeutic benefits, not peppermint extract.
- Fractionated coconut oil remains liquid at room temperature for ease of mixing.
- Adjust food coloring slowly to avoid over-coloring the scrub.
- Store the scrub in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Always perform a patch test before using new skincare products to check for skin sensitivity.
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