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Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Labels
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Guess what? I have another version of some sugar scrubs for you today. I LOVE these! And they make the perfect homemade gift. Last week I shared with you a Thanksgiving version…Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe. This time I wanted something that was Christmas in a Jar! So what could be better than a Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub.
Sugar Scrubs are a great way to add some moisture and soften up winter-dry skin. And who doesn’t need that this time of year. It is also a great way to relax during this crazy busy season.
I simply took two cups of white granulated Sugar and mixed in a 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup Almond Oil (Coconut Oil will work too). Add the oil slowly till you have a nice soft consistency that is soft but not too oily. Then add a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil.
Once you have it all mixed together you will want to divide the scrub into two equal parts and in separate containers. You will need to add some color to one of the containers. You can use a little bit of food coloring OR you can add some raspberry juice like I did. I simply took a couple of drops of juice from a bag of frozen raspberries…the perfect organic red colorant.
Make a large funnel out of a piece of paper (a small one will not allow enough room for the sugar scrub to pass through it) and add a small amount into the jar. Press the sugar down lightly so that the sugar is even.
Then add a white layer so that they are about the same height and flatten it. Continue back and forth with as many layers and as thick or thin a layer you would like. So pretty right?
Print out a pretty label and add some fun scrapbook paper or bow and you have the perfect hostess or Holiday gift!
First time here? Check out some of our past Sugar Scrub Recipes:
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Brilliant! Now please share where you came up with those delicious looking jars!!
Ha! Thanks Beth! I have collected a few of the empty StarBucks Frappucino Drinks from my friend. They are the Jars the drink comes in! Aren’t they so cute. I use them as my milk jars that you may have seen in some of my photos and have done a few other projects with them. They are the perfect size and shape!! http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/04/diy-labeled-bathroom-jars.html http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/04/mississippi-mud-brownies.html
That’s brilliant! So cute. I was wondering where you found them too, and I can’t believe I didn’t recognize the bottles!
I was actually thinking what bottles to use and realised my Starbucks frappucino bottles looked similar and would be perfect. I rarely buy expensive drinks but they were half price and we kept the bottles. I think my mum took them though and it’s her I’d be making this for. :S
Maybe I’ll ask for one back and she can reuse it after she finishes the scrub!
So weird about it being the exact same bottles.
I made a sugar scrub once before, not of your recipe, and within a short time it had turned rancid so I had to throw it out. I did thoroughly enjoy it and it did make my skin feel very soft. Anyway to keep this from happening?
You can add like 1 tsp of Meadowfoam carrier oil. It will extend the shelf life.
I bought coconut oil for this scrub because the store did not have almond oil. I opened the jar and it is like solid wax. How can I use it for this scrub? I thought if i heated it then it would liquify, but then it would just solidify again at room temperature. Suggestions?
Heating it should melt it enough to mix everything together. When it’s all mixed and in the jar, it’s very easy to scoop out some to use. (I received this as a gift this Christmas and I’ve used it every day since!)
This is a beautiful idea, but how do you use the scrub?
Using the scrub is super easy! You can take it into the shower or bath with you. Use it like you would with other exfoliating techniques- apply in circular motions to areas of the body that you want to remove dead skin cells. Doing this will also help improve circulation, especially with peppermint added it. I love using peppermint scrubs on my feet and then putting them into a hot foot bath. It is invigorating.
Great answer! Thanks for sharing. I am so behind on answering my emails and comments! So thanks for sharing all that!
Not sure about hers, but you can buy the Starbucks cold coffee bottles that come in these exact shapes and size, enjoy them and then use to hold this scrub!
That looks so pretty! I can’t wait to try out this project. Thanks for sharing. :)
Megan
Thanks so much Megan. You are so sweet to take the time to leave a comment. I always appreciate it! I hope you love it!
I just made this a few minutes ago…I ended up using a small mason jar. I’m excited to give it a try. :) Thanks again for sharing.
Megan
I love this Amy!
Thank you for sharing it… I am pinning.
oh Thanks so much Desiree!!
What a fun gift idea! I look forward to making some of this – for myself and others. :-) I’ve been trying to think of a fun homemade gift for some of my neighbors and this looks like it might just be the thing. Thanks so much for sharing!
This is lovely Amy!! Can you please share a pdf of the label you used on the jar?
These are so cute! Would you be able to share the fun label on the front?
Great idea! I’m doing the foot scrub as well! Love the raspberry for color! ~Lisa
What a cute idea. I will have to make some of these. I just got some almond oil yesterday.
Cheri
Hello! I’ve made your sugar scrubs in the past and am anxious to try this latest version. I wondered what type of essential oils you used? I want to make certain I use one that is tried and true. Thank you. :)
These look really pretty but my question is what is a sugar scrub what do you do with it?
A sugar scrub can and is usually used to scrub the skin with. I use mine in the shower or just on my hands and feet. It leaves your skin soft, smooth and it smells amazing!
I just made this following your recipe. It turned out great, I used a little less oil, and vanilla essance as I had no peppermint. Luv you tags!
Thanks Acacia! I bet it smells amazing! I love vanilla too!
Could you use Peppermint Extract instead of oil??
Love love love this idea!!!
Just curious, should it be refrigerated?? How long would it stay good for?
I think it will be fine if it is NOT refrigerated. My best guess is that it will last a couple of months in a well sealed container if you take care to not introduce bacteria off of dirty hands when scooping some out.
Where do you buy your almond or coconut oil? Do you recommend a specific brand?
I just buy mine at my local grocery store. I have purchased Coconut Oil in the bigger bottles (you see in the pic above) at Wal-Mart. Whole foods and health stores may carry them as well. I do not really have a certain brand that I love.
This is so pretty. I am determined to make some sugar scrubs for presents this year. Oh, and the jar idea is perfect, thanks for sharing.
love this idea! i love anything peppermint. so festive!
I love this idea and I am totally using it for Christmas presents this year! Would baby oil work in place of coconut or almond oil? And where is a cheap place to get essential oil fragrances? Thanks for this great idea!
Baby oil would not be an oil I would personally use. I hear it can really clog your pores. I would try to go with the other oils first.
I don’t really know of a CHEAP place to get essential oils. I feel like you get what you pay for. I really love using doTerra Oils. I do have a girl who I order my essential oils from. I can give you her email address if anyone is interested.
would appreciate the email address of your oil lady
I was wondering about Avon’s Skin so Soft
These look great! I was just wondering how long they last?
I would say a couple of months in a well sealed container.
Wow! I am definitely making this and handing it out to my friends and neighbors! What a great gift idea!
I’ve been wanting to do something like this for my sisters in law. Wait, let’s clarify. What I had in mind was not nearly so beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful idea!
These are so adorable! Would you be able to share the label file? I could never create anything that CUTE! Thanks for sharing this!
Like everyone else, I’m begging you to share the file for the label too. I’m making a basket of goodies for my boys’ teachers for Christmas and there is no way any label I make would look as good as yours!
Thanks so much for posting this awesome idea!!!
This will be perfect for a beginner like me! Thanks!!!
I know!! Anyone can make this and have great results!!
Is the white sugar loose or us it mixed w the oil as well? Thanx.
Yes. All the ingredients are mixed together!
Thanks for giving these beauty scrubs for free… Other people are charging for the same recipes…
Honestly, these are so simple to make. All you need is your imagination. Mix sugar and oil and then your favorite essential oils or spices and you should be able to come up with any combination!
I love this! What a great gift idea, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for sharing! Mind if I ask where you got the jars?
The jars are simply recycled Starbucks Frappucino bottles. My friend gives them to my when her drinks are gone :) Aren’t they fun? I like to use them to drink milk out of too when the kids have a snack or a cookie!
Can you please post or email the PDF for the label you used? I really like your label, normally I would stamp my own, any ideas for that?
Several posters have asked for your labels, and also other questions regard shelf life, and info on essential oils. Where have you gone? Any reason for not answering these valid questions? Just curious!
Sorry! My five kids and Thanksgiving preps have kept me away from the computer!
As for those of you who have asked for labels…I am working on it. I have lots of trouble recently with other people just taking the link to my free downloads and then re-posting it on their own sites. This has been very frustrating for me and I am working on a solution. If you have followed me for a while you should know that I don’t mind sharing and am working on finding a good solution.
hey! what program do you use to make labels??
your website is fab! Happy Holidays
I usually use Photoshop elements or the Silhouette Cameo program and then print them out. thanks so much!
do you find the coloring stains the skin at all?
Yes, it can if you use too much. That is why if you do add coloring just add a tiny little bit and then you will not have trouble!
Amy, thank you for your reply. Just glad you’re back! :-) I hope you and your family have a bountiful Thanksgiving!!
Thank you for the wonderful idea!!! I am going to make this as a gift for the parent helpers in my classroom. This is an easy, not-too-expensive thing that I can give to “my mom’s” that shows my appreciation for their help.
Amy
Thanks for this post! I am so excited to make this for little gifts to pass out!
Can you find this granulated sugar at any store? It doesn’t look super fine & I was wondering if you used a specific brand! Thanks !!
Could you use peppermint extract instead of the essential oil?
how about the extract..as I already have some but not oils
Would I need to melt the Coconut oil down before I try to make any scrub?
I lovee this! They are super cute. I already made a few. Thanks for sharing :D
Hello there,
I love this idea and am planning on making this.. Can you post or send me a printable for the cute label?
thanks,
Lindsey
Can you tell me where I can print of labels? Thanks!
Just made this and used a coffee grinder to grind up candy canes to add to the recipe- it made the scrub a perfect pink, added peppermint smell, and it now has little chunks of candy cane that up the wow factor! I def recommend adding the candy canes. Thanks for the recipe!
I was thinking about this as well, but are there any problems with the “sticky” factor??
Oh I LOVE LOVE this, wondering if you can email me your thing as well for the labels and than I was wondering do you have any home made bath salts or something like this you can put in a bath, or can these go in a bath? Thanks
Bri
does the food coloring or the rasberry juice stain the skin?
I too, like everyone else, am wondering if you can email a link or post a link for the cute labels :) I’d love to have the labels to use for some Christmas gifts I am making. :)
Love this!! I love using the frapp bottles as well, as I drink them daily. I love to recycle! I was wondering what you use to get the label sticky off? I’ve used everything – as I feel – and it’s still such a tedious task. Any ideas or pointers would be much appreciated!
I am used a product called Goo-gone and it took all of the sticky adhesive off from the frappe bottles, followed up with a good washing with some dishwashing liquid.
I let them soak in hot soapy water and use the metal dish scrubbers to get it all
Peanut Butter! I know it sounds crazy, but it works amazingly well. Just put a thin layer of peanut butter over the sticky residue and then wipe with a paper towel. Little circles worked best for me. It came off SO easily, it was no work at all!!!
Amy,
I was wondering where you got the labels or had them made? THanks
Jessica
I am making this for gifts this Christmas, it looks so pretty!!!
So pretty and what a great gift! Your pictures came out great :)
I made this with red food coloring, which the red tinted my hands. I would omit the red and jsut add the oils for the smell. I also purchased lilac, which smells awesome. Thanks for teh great idea.
Will sunflower oil work??? I can’t find almond our coconut!!!
Sunflower or Safflower oils can work too.
How many jars will this make?
The recipe made enough to fill this one jar with about 1/4 cup of leftover scrub.
Can I use peppermint extract and do u have to melt down the coconut oil first? Need to make soon. :)
Hi Amy! I am loving this scrub for holiday gifts and can’t wait to make it. Was wondering can you email me the lable? It really makes the jar! Also, where can I get the almond or coconut oil from? Thanks so much for sharing such a wondeful idea!
I just finished making this. It was super easy! I used peppermint extract because the Walmart in my area does not carry peppermint oil, it still smelled good. I did have to use quite a bit more than a few drops of raspberry juice to get the right color. I even had some left over to use myself(as I made 4jars for gifts). Thanks!!
The label WE ARE BEGGING NOW!! This is such a great thing for the kids and me to make for teachers and friends. The label makes it SUPER great as a gift!!
The label is super cute, I see a few asking for a pdf of the label. are you able to email or give a link to the label to us?
Amy, this looks awesome and a great gift to giveaway during the holidays!
I would love the label for this as well! It’s so adorable! Much better than anything I’ve been able to create!
Hi! I am thinking about making these for Christmas presents for family… I have a question about the dye… Would it dye their skin? I am very concerned about this happening.
Please respond. :)
I mentioned earlier that the dye could stain. So I would omit that if you are worried about it. It will still be pretty white! :)
I would LOVE the pdf of the labels too!!! I am excited to make this for gifts!!! Thanks!!
I have started making some for Christmas. Would love the PDF for the label. Thanks
oh my goodness people make your own label! great idea, christmas pressie this year!
I would love to make these but where do I find the.bottles ?
Awesome project! TFS
Hey Everyone, Just google ” free labels”. More specifically, “kitchen labels”. And there you go. Pick the ones you like! You can choose the color, and the style and print whatever you want!
good luck!
i used this label (deep coral color) for the first line i put “merry christmas” 2nd line “peppermint candy cane” and 3rd line “sugar scrub”
http://www.myownlabels.com/bath-and-body_labels/SPMO81/
WHere do u find essential oils???? I want to use peppermint but idk where to even find the oils…HELP!!!
I buy them from a friend who sells doTerra oils! I love them. Here is her name and email. She is so kind and helpful. Just tell her I sent you over. Her name is Julie Crowell and her email is [email protected]
I just wanted to share this…I have made sugar scrubs for a while…and enjoy them…I have found a place locally where I live that sells scents…..I have found out that some essential are not safe for the skin. The place I use is Aztec Candel making supplier in Knoxville TN….they make a ton of scents that can be used to make sugar scrubs….including some by Bath and Body and Victoria Secerts and are skin safe. I love the scents that I am able to make…and they ship. If your feeling up to it…they also have a Lotion base (actually several to choose from including goats milk) and you can make your own lotion…(if you ask they will give you the recipe of how much scent to use per gallon) and they sell jars and other packing supplies. I found this place about a year ago…but this week will be my first attempt to make lotion…I am so excited!! HOPE this helps if you want a different slection of SCENTS.
How much did this recipe make? I am trying to do gifts and wanted to make sure I had enough for everyone :)
Thanks!
I was wondering the same thing! I think Amy mentioned earlier that it makes one Frap bottle plus about a quarter cup left over!
Hey! I just made a dozen of these!! I used the Starbucks jars which worked perfectly. I tested the scrub on myself and I used raspberry juice for the dye and it didn’t stain. I know some were worried about that but it doesn’t! Thank you for this post!
Where do you buy theses essential oils at?
Can you use any other oil alternative other than almond or coconut?
I cant find peppermint oil anywhere can I substitute it for peppermint Excreta
Oh my goodness….decisions decisions! I’d LOVE the peppermint candy cane label emailed to e if its not too much trouble. This is the PERFECT gift for all my co-workers! You are AWESOME!
She has them at the top of the page!
That’s so nice of you to share- thanks so much!
Thank you so much for the wonderful idea and sharing the tags!
Hi Sweetie,
I’m making these for my daughter for Christmas and have a question for you. I know you have to liquify the coconut oil first but does it go solid again after you make this? I want to keep it fairly soft. I know not to put it in the refrigerator and wondered how long it’s safe to use? I would think a couple of months? Feel free to email me!
Thanks!
Once mixed it should not go totally solid. Once in the hands it will melt and be nice and soft again.
I made two jars of these tonight for gifts! I can’t wait to give them to my friends for Christmas. They turned out beautifully, thank you so much for this fun recipe!
Can you use flavoring oils?
Hello! I am making these for my friends and family this year! Thank you so much for the idea and recipe! Do you have the labels available for others to use? I would love to make mine look just like yours… And how did you spray paint your lids so nicely… any tips?
[email protected]
Thanks Carisse
Yep! Link is at the top of the post now!
Thank you for posting the label. I am making this with 6 eleven year old girls tomorrow at our Christmas pinterest party. I had figured something else out for the labels but will now use these. Thank you Thank you!!!
Can you finely grind candycanes for the colored layer?
Amy, That’s what I did, and it worked well!
Sure! Sounds like it will make it extra smelly and festive!!
I just made two of these for Christmas gifts. I didn’t have any berries to make the coloring, so I kept them white. I have a little left over for myself; I’m going to test it out in the shower first thing in the morning. I am so excited!! Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
I made the sugar scrub with ground up candy cane and it looks awesome with the candy cane specs throughout. I got my peppermint oil at Micheal’s arts and crafts where they sell the soap making supplies. Question: my scrub is on the dry with no oil visually present, is that how it is supposed to be? I used coconut oil and melted it down to liquid before mixing with the sugar. I was able to mix with warm water in my hand with the sugar mixture and see the water bead up on my skin due to the oil in the mix. I think it is working the way it is supposed too. I just don’t know if I made it correctly. Should I see any liquid oil in the mix when I open up the jar after after I have bottled it up?
Thank you.
Nope. No visible oil. It sounds like you made it perfectly!! You don’t want to see the liquid oil.
Ill bet Amy gets really sick of people asking the SAME questions over and over, obviously without looking through the entire feed to see if someone has already asked it! Also many of these questions could be answered by simply googling it. Get it together people!
Ha! this made me laugh. I wish I had time to answer them over and over…but I choose to spend it with family. Also I answer many questions in the post to begin with :)
this is really nice thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to come back and tell me that! :)
thank you for sharing but where do you get the labels from? the templates not the design
I MADE the labels. I did not use a template from anywhere. The link is at the top of the post to a free download!
Hi!!! So I made the amazing scrub, Thank you.. Thankful for the post of the labels..but I’m having a problem finding the right avery labels..Do you know which ones? I made some with my own label but really love yours..
Thanks
Jackie
I did not use Avery labels. Don’t know how that rumor got started. I made my own labels. You can access them at the very top of the post. There is a link to a free download.
Merry Christmas Amy ! Thank you so much for sharing ! Very excited to try !
Hello, Love the sugar scrub, you have a lot of great ideas. There’s one question I haven’t seen on here and that’s where do you get the actual labels? Not what you have on the download, I’m talking about the label to print on, or do you just print on regular paper and glue them on?
Hi Dena,
Yes…I do just print the labels on cardstock (white) and then cut them out and glue them on the bottles with a simple glue stick. Works like a charm. Great question.
Amy! Thank you for sharing this recipe with all of us! I have tried many different sugar scrub recipes and this one has worked the best!:)
Thanks so much Amanda! That makes me happy to hear that!!
Love the bottle idea and using the juice for the color! What a smartie pants! Just asked my local friends on fb to save their bottles for me. The possibilities are endless for these containers. I saw you said that you buy your oils from doTerra representative. Have you checked out Rocky Mountain Oils? They are a good introduction to essential oils since they don’t have representatives and cost is lower. And also great for those on a tight budget like me but still want high quality EOs.
Love this idea!! My boyfriend and I are going to do this tomorrow as some extra gifts for some special people. Thanks for sharing this! I pinned it!
Hi,I really love your candycane sugar scrub recipe . I’m hoping to make some for my family in the next couple of day but I don’t have a facebook to get to the labels.I’m pretty helpless when it comes to computers.So,if you wouldn’t mind could you email them to me instead .I would be so greatful. :) Thanks
This idea was on Ellen! I was so excited when I saw it because I did it for Christmas. Great idea (clearly)!
I was so excited to see your recipe for the peppermint foot or hand scrub. I have made 7 batches to giveaway at a girls party this weekend. I do not have a facebook page but do follow you on pinterest. Is there any other place I can print these lovely labels? I will not use them for anything but my personal use on Saturday. Merry Christmas and many Blessings, Jonnie
so pretty! i make salts ans sugar scrubs all the time but never though of layering them – too cute!!
I made the Peppermint Scrub, for my 2 daughters, 3 sisters and 4 friends, for Christmas. They really LOVED IT! It’s fun and simple to make! I went to the dollar store and bought some generic Salsa…$1.00 each… then… dumped the Salsa. (I would have kept it, had it tasted good) and reused these perfect sized jars. To color the sugar, I bought an inexpensive box of Candy canes and broke them, then pulverized them in my little mini food chopper.. came out a soft Pink. I also added a little Red colored Sugar! it gave the perfect shade of Pink, and the color does not come off, when using the scrub. I also added some Peppermint Oil. I must confess, I used Mineral Oil, because I couldn’t find Almond or Coconut oils. I know Mineral Oil is considered a “drying agent”…. but it worked perfectly as far as mixing and I did suggest to everyone I gave the scrub to, use a hand cream after using the scrub. I can’t wait to try the other scrubs now!
That is the best idea!!!! I went to the dollar store looking for containers but didn’t think at all about the salsa jars! Thank you for the idea!!!!
thank you for sharing this great gift idea. I have two questions, if I’m making a lemon one can i use fresh lemon instead of essential oils or will it go rancid? Where do I purchase almond oil. Some people have used olive oil, does that alter the smell? thanks
Hey I was looking at the pumpkin spice scrubs , but don’t see a label for those would love to make some looks delish !