Are you ready for an easy beauty DIY project?! I am! This cold weather has my poor skin crying for help, so I knew I had to come up with something to soothe my aching hands and feet.
This is a great scrub that will leave your skin soft and smooth (anytime of year). You can use it on your hands and feet and it is also great for elbows and knees!
It is also great for a last minute christmas gift! All ingredients are easy to find and the recipe makes plenty. Perfect for spreading some holiday cheer to your loved ones!
Peppermint Sugar Hand and Foot Scrub
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| This makes a great christmas gift! |
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Sugar
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Coconut Oil
- 1 bag of (individually wrapped) Peppermints
- 20+ Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
This is all you will need!
Materials:
- Spoon
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- Blender/ Ziplock bag and Rolling pin
- Container
Let's get started!
Directions:
- Unwrap and crush peppermint candies (1
bag) by using a blender or ziplock bag/rolling pin combo.
Place in bowl. Remove any large chunks of peppermint candies if
present.
mmm...I love the smell of peppermint :)
Don't forget to remove the chunky pieces! - In a separate bowl, mix olive oil (¼
cup), coconut oil (¼
cup) and peppermint essential oil (20+ drops) until
well blended.
Mix it all up. - Add sugar (2 cups)
to crushed peppermints and mix together.
Sugary goodness :) - Next add oil mixture to sugar and peppermint mix. Combine well. *You can add more oil if you feel that the scrub is too crumbly.
- Finally spoon scrub into a container and you are done!
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| I had enough to treat myself...shhh it's our little secret ;) |
How to use:
- Rinse hands/ feet with warm water
- With hands/feet still wet, begin to massage scrub over skin for as long as necessary
- Rinse with warm water
- Pat dry and moisturize with your favorite lotion. (I love Bath & Body Works' Twisted Peppermint from their Holiday Traditions collection!)
- *Optional* After moisturizing hands add gloves, for
feet add socks
- Relax :)
Hope you enjoyed!
❤️besitos! And Feliz Navidad!
