Super Easy DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub — The Ideal Last-Minute Gift

This DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub is the easiest last-minute gift ever to make — and everyone will LOVE it.

Can you believe it? There are only a few days left till Christmas! Matt and I are keeping it pretty light for the holidays this year. We’re trying to back off on spending, and it’s my first Christmas out here in Hawaii, so we don’t have any family or close friends to celebrate with. Plus, you know, it’s a little trickier to get into the Christmas spirit when it’s 80 degrees out and we’re at the beach (not that I’m complaining)! But that isn’t stopping us from having a very Mele Kalikimaka (literally on repeat 24/7 out here). After all, Christmas is all about the intention, the meaning, that you put into it, so we’re keeping it joyful. You guys are going to love this peppermint sugar scrub — it puts you right into that festive holiday mood, snow or not!

This 3-ingredient, 3-step sugar scrub is perfect for friends, clients, your hairdresser, the mailman… basically anyone and everyone you want to share some holiday cheer with!

I truly feel that the most meaningful gifts are handmade. Sure, expensive stuff is nice, but gifts should ideally convey a sense of being loved — and having someone take the time to make you a thoughtful present does that way more effectively than dropping a lot of cash. Time is worth more than money.

But… it’s even more of a win-win if the gift doesn’t actually take that much time (or money) to make. Yes, we all want to spoil our loved ones, but we’re also all stressed out of our minds and short on time, right? I know many of you are so busy right now that Christmas can definitely start to become overwhelming as the day approaches.

That’s why this sugar scrub is the ideal gift. It’s ridiculously easy, takes a few minutes to make, and still is a really chic and luxurious present. You’re basically giving the gift of permission to take some self-love time. A moment to pause in the shower and care for your body. I really adore it.

Here’s why I love this sugar scrub:

• It’s homemade
• It only requires 3 ingredients (bet you can guess at least 2 of them by now)
• And only takes 3 steps
• The ingredients and supplies are super cheap
• It takes zero time to make
• It’s vegan and cruelty-free (sadly not true of many big-brand body and beauty products)
• There’s no junk: it’s all-natural, free of toxins, and easily made organic. I mean, you could eat it! (but maybe don’t?)
• The presentation looks super cute
• It smells incredible
• It feels luxurious
• Anyone and everyone can use and love it

I actually first fell in love with this body scrub many years ago when my best friend gave me a jar for Christmas. I was so stoked to get this as a gift — I love sugar scrubs! So naturally I got the recipe from him and have been making it ever since. The peppermint essential oils are what makes it amazing, because the smell is really uplifting and energizing. It puts you right into a good mood.

Using a scrub every couple of days also helps keep skin smooth, soft, and healthy. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, exfoliation makes skin look brighter, reduces the effects of sun damage, can improve noninflammatory acne (i.e. blackheads + whiteheads), and increases the effectiveness of topical skin treatments, which are able to penetrate deeper after the top layer of skin is removed. Exfoliation can even increase collagen production, which reduces the effects of aging and results in younger-looking skin!

To make the Peppermint Sugar Body Scrub you’ll need:

• Coconut Oil
  • Psst… want to learn more about coconut oil’s many other uses besides cooking? Check out this post.
• Granulated White Sugar
• Peppermint Essential Oil
  • I use and like doTERRA but this is a great organic one you can buy on Amazon
• Mason Jars (or any cute glass container)
• String/Bows/Bags and any other Packaging you want

It’s a very simple formula to make the scrub:

• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
• 1 cup Sugar
• 10-15 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

This makes enough to fill one 8-ounce jar. If you want to make more, you’ll have to double the recipe, or triple it, etc. It’s a 1:4 ratio of coconut oil to sugar, so increase the proportions as needed. (Don’t you love it when I talk math to you?) Of course, you can also adjust the recipe to your liking — feel free to add more coconut oil or use different essential oils!

Step 1: Get your ingredients

Step 2: Combine all 3 in a bowl, and stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3: Scoop into your mason jars and decorate as much (or as little!) as you want

and—

BOOM — Christmas, done!

It literally takes like 5 minutes to make, but no one needs to know that.

You should use this sugar scrub in the shower after you use soap or body wash. The coconut oil will moisturize and hydrate the skin while the sugar gently exfoliates off all the old dead skin.

I just want to note that this is a body scrub, so it should only be used on the neck down — it’s a little much for the face, and coconut oil isn’t so great for acne, so avoid any areas where you tend to break out.

And you always want to scrub gently, especially on your chest, in little upward circular motions. Rub starting at your feet and go up towards your heart with each sweep of your hand. This flushes out your lymphatic system, another healthy bonus of using a scrub!

You also want to be sure to avoid any areas where you have burns/breakouts/rashes/cuts/etc. The goal is to soothe your skin, not irritate it.

If you wanted to be extra cute, you could tie a little tag around the jar explaining how to use the scrub!

I know what I’m giving everyone for Christmas this year…

» Song Vibes «

I made you the perfect Christmas playlist to set the mood and help you get in the spirit while you make these fast DIY gifts.

Do you have any other good last-minute gift ideas? Share them with me in the Comments below!

xo,

Amy

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