I created this Pink Peppermint Physique Scrub with my cousin Jillian years in the past as a home made reward and fully forgot about it till now! It comes collectively really easy and leaves your pores and skin feeling silky delicate and smelling like Peppermint sweet. Bottle it up in little glass jars for a reasonably no-waste DIY Christmas reward!
My pores and skin will get so dry within the winter, so I’m all the time in search of new methods to moisturize. The step I typically skip is exfoliating (it’s not like us mothers usually get additional minutes within the bathe); this scrub helps resolve (virtually) all my issues!
I’ve been actually lacking the old style easy issues from my childhood like making home made ornaments (I used to make these actually elaborate ones yearly with my mother) and little home made items like this scrub. The tempo of life has gotten a bit uncontrolled in my humble opinion. I vowed to myself to carve out extra time for creating issues this yr, and have all the time most well-liked a home made reward over a store-bought one.
This scrub is such an ideal little undertaking because it takes little or no time however is so lovely. I additionally love that it provides the suggestion to take a little bit of ‘me time’ throughout the loopy vacation season. On that notice, don’t overlook to make your self a jar!
How you can make a pure physique scrub
The sugar and pink Himalayan sea salt assist exfoliate the pores and skin and the almond oil, wealthy in vitamin E, does the moisturizing. I discovered the almond oil at Superstore within the ethnic meals part however you’ll be able to substitute liquid coconut oil (the one that’s in a bottle, not the sort that’s strong at room temperature). We used Saje Peppermint Halo for the important oil (my favorite).
I believe this makes an lovable Christmas current for somebody and even as a random gesture to let somebody know you’re considering of them. Bundle this up in a cute re-useable jar with somewhat notice and a few fairly ribbon for a candy hostess reward. Zero waste and 100% love.
I’ve been conserving a jar of it at my kitchen sink to clean my arms (we frequently neglect our arms, or a minimum of I do): it’s like a mini spa therapy in the midst of my day! My arms are SO delicate!
Pink Peppermint Physique Scrub
This recipe makes simply over 1 cup (8 oz) of scrub.
To make this attractive scrub you’ll want the next:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons effective floor pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup almond oil or liquid coconut oil*
- 12-15 drops peppermint important oil
*use the coconut oil that’s in a bottle and liquid at room temperature
To make your physique scrub merely mix the entire elements in a bowl and blend till nicely mixed. Switch the scrub right into a small jars with lids and tie with a ribbon and a private notice or hand written label.
For those who’re bundled up inside and in search of extra crafts along with this Pink Peppermint Physique Scrub you may make these Sweetheart Lavender Magic Bags, or make a number of jars of this DIY Gingerbread Spice to offer as items!
