Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

To make this festive candy cane sugar scrub you only need a few ingredients and a cute jar to display or gift the scrub in.

Grab some sugar, coconut oil, essential oils and some food color to get started!

The first step is to mix the sugar and coconut oil.

Once the sugar and coconut oil are mixed, add the oils and mix until combine.

Split the mixture between two bowls and in one add the food coloring. Be sure to get a nice red color.

Lastly, layer the white and red to look like an adorable candy cane. So easy, but looks amazing!!!

This is such a fun gift! Add a candy can for even more charm. Or make a cute little tag with the instructions for use.

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Instructions for Use

1. Wet skin in the shower or hands in sink and apply the gingerbread scrub.
2. Massage skin in a circular motion to allow the sugars to gently exfoliate any dead skin and allow the coconut oil to moisturize.
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel.
4. Apply your favorite body lotion.

With this sugar scrub you can smell festive and have soft smooth skin for the holidays. Don’t forget to gift this to all your very best friends!

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Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

A simple recipe for a homemade sugar scrub gift idea.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 8 to 10 drops peppermint essential oil or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 drops vitamin E oil
• Red food coloring - I used Wilton Christmas Red color
• 1 airtight glass container

Instructions

• DIRECTIONS
• Add the sugar and coconut oil to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
• Add the peppermint essential oil (or extract) and vitamin E oil and stir well.
• Divide the mixture up into two smaller bowls. Set one bowl aside for later use.
• Add a small amount of red food coloring to the mixture and stir until your desired shade of red is achieved.
• Layer the red and white scrub mixtures into your airtight container to resemble a candy cane.
• ENJOY!!
• HOW TO USE
• Wet skin in the shower or hands in sink and apply the candy cane sugar scrub.
• Massage skin in a circular motion to allow the sugars to gently exfoliate any dead skin and allow the coconut oil to moisturize.
• Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel.
• Apply your favorite body lotion.
• *Store for up to 3 months in the airtight container.

Notes

yields 1 1/2 cups

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Published: November 16, 2017Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday Tagged: 12 Days of Christmas, Beauty, Christmas gift ideas, Creative Christmas, Gift Ideas

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