Description
A festive and rejuvenating peppermint candy cane sugar scrub perfect for pampering your skin during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup liquefied coconut oil
- 10–15 drops of peppermint essential oil
- Red food coloring
- Mason jar (for storing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of liquefied coconut oil until the sugar is thoroughly coated.
- Divide this sugary mix into two equal bowls.
- In one bowl, add a few drops of red food coloring and stir until the color is beautifully uniform.
- In both bowls, add 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil, adjusting to your preference for that perfect minty aroma.
- Now, let’s layer! Start by adding a layer of the white mixture into your mason jar, about one inch thick.
- Next, add a layer of the red mixture, gently pressing down to compact it.
- Repeat this layering process until your jar is full, alternating between the white and red mixes as you like.
- Store your gorgeous creation in a cool, dry place in an airtight mason jar for the best freshness, and enjoy it within 3 months!
Notes
- Adjust the peppermint oil quantity based on your scent preference.
- Ensure the coconut oil is in liquid form for easy mixing.
- This scrub makes a great gift for the holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: DIY Skincare
- Method: Mixing and Layering
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg