Essential Oil Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub & FREE Printable
One of my favorite ways to use essential oils is in homemade beauty recipes, and this Essential Oil Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub is sure to be your favorite, too! Plus, I've included a FREE printable, which makes it perfect for gift-giving. Forget about buying those expensive jars at the drugstore, just make your own!
So, if you've never used a sugar scrub, let me tell you, you are missing out! Sugar scrubs are so good for your skin in that sugar is a natural humectant, meaning moisture is drawn from the air and absorbed by your skin, which helps to keep it naturally hydrated. Sugar is also a alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which helps renew skin cells and keep your skin looking young. And, last but not least, sugar helps to exfoliate dead skin cells to help keep your skin glowing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops lime essential oil
- 1 fresh lime (zest and juice)
- Mason jars for storage
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the coconut oil and granulated sugar. Mix well until you have a thick, gritty paste.
- Add the zest and juice of one lime. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the peppermint and lime essential oils. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer to Mason jars and seal.
- Print the free printable label and attach to the jar for gift-giving.
Tips
Sugar scrubs make excellent gifts for birthdays, holidays, and Mother's Day. The coconut oil provides deep moisturization while the sugar exfoliates. The lime and peppermint essential oils give it a refreshing, energizing scent that's perfect for morning showers. Store in a cool, dry place. The scrub will last for several months.
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