Over time I have gradually become a fairly skilled beauty DIY’er. Mostly, because I want quality products, but I am kind of cheap. That’s some confession to make, isn’t it?! So ultimately this means, more often than not, if I see something beauty related that is too expensive for my comfort level I will try and figure out a way to make it myself. Today I am excited to share with you my newest DIY beauty fave for the most dreamy, creamy peppermint scrub EVER!
I love sugar scrubs, but sometimes I find they can be a little too harsh and drying. Not this one. I am in love, and happily lather my whole body with it. Plus it’s super easy to make, and smells like heaven in a jar. I might be gushing just a little bit about this scrub, but it totally lives up to the hype.
Here’s What You Need To Make It:
You only need 4 ingredients!
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 tsp peppermint essential oil
3 to 4 drops of red food coloring.
Here’s How To Make It:
Start your scrub out by pouring your sugar into a bowl.
Add the coconut oil to the sugar, and mix thoroughly.
Next add your peppermint essential oil. I use Young Living. If f you haven’t tried essential oils before, you really should. I admit to having been a skeptic at first, but now I use them for everything, and it has changed things for the better in our family. To disclose, I am a distributor for YL and would be more than happy to answer any of your questions in a non- sales way. Because oils just can’t be pushed on people.
For your last step, add a few drops of red food coloring to your sugar scrub. As a side note, don’t fear the dye, because nowadays you can buy gluten free, skin safe and even vegan approved food dye.
The first time I started mixing this scrub up I knew I had a winner. And just like you see in these pictures below, you can jar up the scrub and give it away to those you love!
Although, once you try it, you just might experience a tendency to horde large quantities of this scrub and not give any of it away! For me it is almost on equal footing with my love affair of doughnuts. Almost….
Right now I have jars at every sink and bathroom in my house, because it not only exfoliates, but it also leaves your skin feeling creamy soft.
Thanks for stopping in and I hope you enjoyed my newest creation!
I would love to hear some of your favorite DIY beauty products!
Love,
Jen
Comments
I am so with you on saving money to make premium type beauty products. And this scrub looks so easy to make and just perfect. Totally pinning to try now :)
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Hey thanks! It’s funny, but my oldest daughter is hooked on this now. We need to make a new batch this week :)
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
Saving money is a good thing. You’re so talented.
Have a fabulous day, Jen. ♥
Sandee recently posted…Awww Mondays
Haha, my kids just say cheap. I like talented better :)
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
That scrub looks fantastic!
Thank you :) I LOVE IT!!
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
I can already smell the peppermint—a scent I love! Thanks for sharing. That’s great it doesn’t have hardly any ingredients. It looks so pretty.
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Thank you! It seriously is so easy to make, and I am with you girl on the peppermint. Love that scent!
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
I definitely need to make this. You know how I love essential oils! Pinned. Thanks so much for the inspiration, Jen :).
Candace Playforth recently posted…When It’s Time to Start Over
I am glad you liked this! It seriously is so easy to make, and with the addition of our beloved oils it is the bomb.com.
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
Hi Jen, this is such a simple idea and I love it! I use coconut oil as a general body lotion and it’s fab. Peppermint is so uplifting too. I will be trying this for sure!
xx
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Twinners, because coconut oil is one of my faves! I slather that stuff everywhere. I hope you get a chance to make this!
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Cute idea! Seems very easy to make as well. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Barrie! I am glad you liked this :)
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
I’m totally making this. I wonder if you could try substituting the dye for beet juice? LOVE it.
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Thanks! I saw a post recently about beet juice. I think you could use it for sure, but I just used my handy dandy skin safe dye I grabbed at my local farmers market :)
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
I have always wanted to try making a sugar scrub but have been too afraid to. This makes it look really simple. Thanks! :)
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It is super easy! I hope you get a chance to make some soon!
Jen recently posted…10 Ways To Make Valentine’s Day Special
A few of my favorite things! We have that exact peppermint oil and it’s yummy. Also, everything looks better when it’s Valentine-y!
Tamara recently posted…We Have to Go Back!
Amen sister, red and pick are such happy colors. Glad you have some of the yummy peppermint oil :)
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