Pamper your loved ones for Christmas with this peppermint sugar body scrub! Homemade items are a great way to add a personal touch to your gift giving, and a present this festive is sure to spread some holiday cheer. Plus, this 5-ingredient DIY is so simple and affordable, you can make one for everyone on your list — including yourself!

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. coconut oil
2 tsp. almond oil
8 – 10 drops peppermint essential oil
8 – 10 peppermints

Supplies

Mortar and pestle OR mini food processor
Small mason jar

Directions

1) Microwave the coconut oil in 10-second intervals until melted. Set aside.

2) Grind the peppermints into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a mini food processor.

3) In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, coconut oil, almond oil, and ground peppermints, stirring until it reaches an even consistency.

4) Stir in the desired amount of peppermint essential oil. The number of drops you use will depend on how potent you’d like the scrub to be. We used 10 drops!

5) Finally, transfer the scrub to a mason jar and decorate to your hearts content! We placed a peppermint on top of the scrub for an added touch and tied a ribbon around the jar!

Have a very merry Christmas!