Making this Simple Peppermint Essential Oil Sugar Scrub can be affordable and easy. Simple Peppermint Sugar Scrubs are great to give because they are thoughtful and perfect for anyone who loves skincare.
Sugar Scrub are great for dry skin and will provide glowing skin. The Christmas Season is a perfect time to make homemade gifts and give to someone who wants to prevent dry skin and/or natural skin care. This sugar scrub is so easy to make with a few ingredients. After making the scrub you can pair it with a loofah and give to someone for Christmas this season such as a girlfriend, teacher, etc.
DIY Gift Idea
Peppermint Essential Oil is a perfect oil for a homemade sugar scrub because of its refreshing minty aroma that reminds me of a candy cane. Peppermint Essential Oil not only supports your digestive system but will help with mental clarity and recovery after a long day on your feet shopping and baking during the Christmas Season.
Simple Peppermint Essential Oil Sugar Scrub Video
What are the Benefits of using Peppermint Essential Oil?
- Uplifts attitude and emotions, this may be down be done topically or diffusing.
- Provides energy and positivity when inhale or applied topically using a carrier oil
- Will increase focus and alertness when you are studying or working on a difficult project.
- Relieves tension and headaches when applying to back of the neck and temples. Remember to dilute Peppermint Essential OIl with a carrier oil.
- Helps with recovery of muscles after a workout or hours on your feet.
- Supports Digestive System
How to Choose the Right Carrier Oil?
Carrier Oils are a staple in my home and have not only many benefits but have tons of uses. Some carrier oils you can use for cooking, beauty, cosmetics, health to name a few!
Here is the break down of each carrier oil I enjoy:
Carrier Oils Found in your Bathroom
Almond Oil~ This oil is very popular and used often by many. This oil is a soft yellow and rich in protein. Almond oil can soothe, sooth, hydrate skin and great for all skin types. I love to use Almond Oil in scrubs, lotions, etc. because it helps with dry, itchy skin and inflammation.
Argan Oil~ Argan oil is perfect for hair care but many other beauty remedies as well. This oil can be used for so much more because it is very absorbent. Argan Oil can soften your body, face and of course hair because it hydrates and smooths.
Jojoba Oil~ Jojoba oil is yellow in color and is great for an astringent. I love using Jojoba Oil for most of my beauty regimen. I love using this oil to remove makeup because it moisturizes my eyes and eye area.
Castor Oil~ Castor oil can help with growth and renew of hair, skin, and nails.
Carrier Oils Found in your Kitchen
Avocado Oil~ Avocado oil is perfect for not only cooking but, essential for dry cracked skin during the winter months.
Fractionated Coconut Oil~ Fractionated Coconut Oil is a melted version of the coconut oil you use for cooking. You will not have to worry with fractionated coconut oil when using it in beauty care of it melting because it is already broken down to a liquid form. Regular Coconut Oil is great for cooking and perfect for much more. Fractionated Coconut Oil is great for skin care cause it gains moisture however, it can be greasy if you do not give it time to absorb.
Grapeseed Oil~ Grapeseed Oil is another oil that you may cook with and is great for beauty as well especially if you have sensitive skin. If you suffer from skin allergies grapeseed oil maybe a oil worth looking into. This oil is colorless and filled with tons of minerals.
Olive Oil~ Olive oil then it is loved and used by many. Many homes across America have Olive Oil in their kitchens. Olive Oil is green in color and great for rheumatic conditions. This oil is a staple when cooking helps soothe burns, sprains and many injuries. I love using this oil for many beauty items I make to help with aging and dry skin.
What are the Best Carrier Oils to Use for a Sugar Scrub
- Fractionated Coconut Oil
- Almond Oil
- Grapeseed Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Avocado Oil
***These carrier oils are ones that are optional and just ones I like to use during the Winter Months and great for DIY Sugar Scrubs using Essential Oils.
Simple Peppermint Essential Oil Sugar Scrub
Making this Simple Peppermint Essential Oil Sugar Scrub can be affordable and easy. Simple Peppermint Sugar Scrubs are great to give because they are thoughtful and perfect for anyone who loves skincare.
Ingredients
- ~Ingredients~
- 1/2 -1 cup of organic sugar
- 1/3-1/4 cup of a carrier oil ( I used almond oi but, you can use any of the above that I mention)
- 25 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 2-4 ounce Plastic Jar or Container
- Waterproof Label
- Glass Bowl
- Large Spoon
- Twine To Decorate if you desired
- Loofah to include with the scrub (optional)
Instructions
In a glass bowl place all your ingredients including the sugar, oil and essential oi.
In the bowl Give your ingredients a good mix with your spoon to ensure everything is combined.
Next, place the scrub into your clean and dry container or jar; leave about ¼ inches from the top of the jar to prevent spillage.
Screw on your lid. Make a cute label to place on the jar along with a list of ingredients and instructions on how to use the scrub. (Note, body scrubs should be avoid all sensitive areas including eyes. Body Scrub are great for giving skin a glowing appearance and preventing dry skin during the winter months.
Now it is time to tie some twine around the neck of the jar; pair with a loofah and place in a gift bag to give! This scrub is perfect to give to a teacher, neighbor or friend.
Merry Christmas!
Notes
Avoid Sensitive Areas including Eyes, Ears and Nose!
Homemade Peppermint Essential Oil Sugar Scrub Recipe
~Ingredients~
- 1/2 -1 cup of organic sugar
- 1/3-1/4 cup of a carrier oil ( I used almond oi but, you can use any of the above that I mention)
- 25 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 2-4 ounce Plastic Jar or Container
- Waterproof Label
- Glass Bowl
- Large Spoon
- Twine To Decorate if you desired
- Loofah to include with the scrub (optional)
- In a glass bowl place all your ingredients including the sugar, oil and essential oil.
- IIn the bowl Give your ingredients a good mix with your spoon to ensure everything is combined.
- Next, place the scrub into your clean and dry container or jar; leave about ¼ inches from the top of the jar to prevent spillage.
- Screw on your lid. Make a cute label to place on the jar along with a list of ingredients and instructions on how to use the scrub. (Note, body scrubs should be avoid all sensitive areas including eyes. Body Scrub are great for giving skin a glowing appearance and preventing dry skin during the winter months.
- Now it is time to tie some twine around the neck of the jar; pair with a loofah and place in a gift bag to give! This scrub is perfect to give to a teacher, neighbor or friend.
Merry Christmas!
Want to know more about how to incorporate essential oils into your beauty care and daily life; let me know in the comments below and I will help you get started.
You many find Peppermint Essential Oil over Here and remember to say I sent you by using my Enroller Code: 2379050
Finally, head over here to other ways to use essential oils this Christmas!
Leave a Reply