DIY All-Natural Peppermint Sugar Scrub

by Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet

6 Materials

20 Minutes

Easy

This is the best DIY all natural peppermint sugar scrub recipe! Not only is it super easy and can be done in less than 20 minutes, but it is also a really beautiful homemade gift for friends. You can make these for Christmas gifts or winter birthdays!

Ingredients:

3 cups organic sugar, divided into 2 cups and 1 cup
1/4 organic coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
1 cup of fresh cranberries, cooked and pureed (can't find fresh? use frozen or dried if needed)
15-20 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Clear jars

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Directions:

Add the 2 cups of organic sugar into a large bowl. Put the 1 cup of organic sugar into a smaller bowl.
Add the 1 tbsp of baking soda to the 2 cups of organic sugar. Stir until combined.
Next, add in 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil to the 2 cups of organic sugar and baking soda. Mix this up, making sure to incorporate all the oil to the sugar. It may seem like there isn’t enough oil, but stir a bit longer. The texture will be fluffy like snow.
To this same mixture, go ahead and add in your peppermint essence. I add about 20 drops, you can use a little more or a little less depending on how strong you want the scent.
For the cranberry puree, add the 1 cup of fresh cranberries to a bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds to burst the cranberries. Stir and smash up until it is pureed and pink in color. You can also add this to a blender and puree it. I also like to run it through a fine mesh strainer to get rid of skin.
Add the cranberry puree to the 1 cup of organic sugar. It should also turn into a snowy like texture, not too wet. If needed, add a little more sugar if your cranberry puree was too wet.
Layer this mixture in a a clear jar so it looks pretty!

Tips on Storing: It is best to make this a day or two before giving as gifts. If you make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator, than allow to come to room temperature before giving or using. This lasts weeks at room temperature. When there is just a little left in the jar, it may get hard. Just warm the jar up in hot water (like the bath tub) and it will be fine!