DIY peppermint lip scrub with sugar and essential oils is ready in less than 5 minutes, with just 6 ingredients! This homemade candy cane lip scrub recipe is easy, smells delicious and makes a cute handmade holiday gift. This vegan lip scrub without honey comes with free printable labels for packaging and gifting.
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DIY peppermint lip scrub – Homemade candy cane lip scrub recipe
Mypeppermint lip scrub is lovely for the holiday season or any time of year. You’lllove how sweet and fragrant this DIY sugar scrub recipe is, plus this naturalbeauty product is very easy to make. For a holiday twist, I added a few red andpink sprinkle to this candy cane sugar recipe, but you can also leave the essentialoil lip scrub plain.
Theholidays are obviously a big time for homemade lip scrub recipes, but I alsolike to make this lip scrub with peppermint essential oil all year long. Makinghomemade beauty recipes isn’t always easy, but I think even beginners cancreate this vegan DIY lip scrub without honey.
Peppermint lip scrub benefits
Want toknow about some peppermint lip scrub benefits? This lip scrub gently exfoliatesyour lips and removes dead skin cells, while also being very moisturizing. As aresult, your kisser will feel smooth, soft and supple. To learn more, alsocheck out my peppermintlip balm recipe, where I discuss the question is peppermint good forlips.
Peppermintlip scrub is also a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift idea! You can put the easycoconut oil lip scrub into all sorts of adorable containers and decorate themwith our free printable lip scrub labels. Pair the scrub with my peppermintlip balm and you have an excellent gift for essential oil lovers andnatural beauty mavens!
Homemade peppermint lip scrub materials
Thispeppermint beauty recipe is based on my strawberrylip scrub, and the materials of both sugar scrub recipes are similar. Hereare the DIY peppermint sugar scrub ingredients and supplies:
- granulated sugar – Almost any type of sugar can be used for this lip scrub DIY. Sincethe skin of our lips is very delicate and tears easily, I prefer regulargranulated/caster sugar.
- coconut oil – I like coconut oil lip scrub, butin case your prefer peppermint lip scrub without coconut oil, use shea butterinstead. The scrub will be slightly harder but just as effective.
- jojoba oil – Jojoba oil, a liquid plant wax,is deeply moisturising, very soothing for dry skin and helps to restorechapped, rough lips.
- vitamin E oil – Vitamin E oil nourishes andmoisturises the skin, keeping your lips hydrated and soft. As a potentantioxidant, vitamin E oil also fights free radicals and may prevent prematuresigns of ageing.
- peppermint essential oil – Peppermint essential oil hashydrating properties and is a good addition to keep dry lips moisturised duringthe colder months.
- red and pink sprinkles – For visual appeal, I added cute sprinkles to the lip scrub recipe,but this is optional. I don’t recommend crushed candy cane because some of thepieces can have sharp edges. Instead, use sprinkles that are round in shape (e.g.nonpareils/hundreds and thousands).
- lip balm pots – I used cute 1-oz cosmetic pots aslip scrub containers.
Fororganic lip scrub, prepare the recipe with organically sourced materials.
How to make edible lip scrub
How doyou make edible lip scrub? This peppermint lip scrub DIY is very versatile, andyou can turn the recipe easily into edible lip scrub by replacing the essentialoil with peppermint extract. While peppermint essential oil isn’t toxic, youshould be cautious about consuming it orally.
If youmake this lip care recipe for children or teens, who have more sensitive skinthan adults and may be prone to eating lip scrub (it is a peppermint sugarscrub after all!), choose another form of peppermint oil. Peppermint essentialoil is the most concentrated form, whereas peppermint extract is more diluted andmilder, which brings me to my next question:
Can you use vanilla extract in lip scrub? Or peppermint extract?
In my DIYpeppermint lip tutorial, I explained that flavour extracts aren’t suitable forlip balm recipes. But you can use food-grade flavour extracts, like peppermintor vanilla extract to make homemade lip scrub. The extracts are easily absorbedby the sugar and add a nice aroma to the recipe. If you want to learn more,have a look at my strawberrylip scrub where I used strawberry flavour extract.
Peppermintextract on lips won’t have the same effects as the essential oil, but the lipscrub will smell and taste delicious. And you can use leftover peppermintextract for baking, too.
How do you make peppermint lip scrub?
How tomake a candy cane lip scrub? The lip scrub without honey is enough to fill 2 to 3 1-oz tin containers.If you need more for gift giving, simply double or triple the recipe.
Here are the easy steps to make this simple DIY lip scrub with coconut oil:
- Using a fork, mix together the sugar, coconut oil and jojoba oil in a small mixing bowl. Work the sugar scrub mixture until well combined.
- Tip: If the coconut oil is too hard, warm it a little in the microwave to soften but don’t fully melt the oil.
- Add the vitamin E oil and peppermint essential oil. Incorporate well.
- Optional, stir a few sprinkles into the recipe.
- Using a spoon, fill and press the scrub into storage tins.
- Apply a printable lip scrub label to the lid and seal.
What consistency should lip scrub be?
Lipscrub should have a paste-like consistency. You can adjust the consistency and textureby adding more or less jojoba oil. More oil will make the scrub softer and oilier,less a little harder. Personally, I prefer thick lip scrub holds that holds itsshape.
How to use peppermint lip scrub
Justlike other parts of the body and face, our lips can benefit from beingexfoliated. If this is your first time making a DIY lip scrub recipe and you’rewondering how to use this homemade beauty product with essential oils, let meshow you the easy steps for how to exfoliate lips with lip scrub.
Here ishow to use lip scrub:
- Usinga cosmetic spatula or clean fingers take out a small amount of DIY lip scrub.When taking out peppermint sugar scrub, be careful that the product doesn’tcome in contact with any water.
- Ifthe lip scrub feels hard, warm with your fingers before applying it to yourlips.
- Moistyour lips with a little water.
- Usingyour fingertips, apply the sugar scrub on your lips and massage in gentle,circular motions for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Rinseoff with plenty of water and apply a lip balm.
- Usethe lip balm not more than once or twice a week.
Do lip scrubs plump lips?
Yes, lipscrubs can slightly plump lips and can be useful for how to get bigger softlips. While the purpose of a lip scrub is to exfoliate, they can have a mild plumpingeffect, too. For one, massaging the sugar scrub on your lips stimulates circulation.Plus, ingredients like peppermint or cinnamon are naturally plumping, too.
How to store DIY lip scrub
Storeyour DIY peppermint lip scrub in an airtight container, e.g. a cosmetic jar orsmall lip balm pots. Keep the jar or container closed to prevent the lip scrubfrom drying out.
Homemadelip scrub can be stored at room temperature. In a hot environment, the coconutoil will soften or even melt. You can still use the peppermint scrub recipe orput it in the refrigerator to harden.
How long can I keep candy cane lip scrub? – Shelf life of DIY lip scrub
The candy cane lip scrub will expire when the oils do, so check the life of your oils for the expiration date. If made with fresh ingredients, this homemade peppermint lip scrub recipe has a shelf life of 9 months.
More DIY candy cane beauty recipes
Candy cane inspired beauty products are wonderful to care for your skin throughout the holiday season. Plus, each DIY skincare recipe is also a festive homemade Christmas gift idea for family and friends.
For more peppermint beauty DIYs, check out these projects:
- DIY peppermint bath bombs
- candy cane bubble bar scoops
- homemade candy cane sugar scrub and peppermint body butter
- peppermint bath salts
- festive candy cane soap
- easy peppermint lip balm
- DIY peppermint scented candles
- candy cane gift set
DIY Peppermint Lip Scrub Recipe with Free Printable Labels
Yield: 2 – 3 1-oz lip balm pots
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: easy
DIY peppermint lip scrub with sugar and essential oils is ready in less than 5 minutes, with just 6 ingredients! This homemade candy cane lip scrub recipe is easy, smells delicious and makes a cute handmade holiday gift. This vegan lip scrub without honey comes with free printable labels for packaging and gifting.
Materials
- 2 tbsp / 25 g / 0.9 oz sugar
- 1 tbsp / 13 g / 0.45 oz coconut oil
- 1/2 tbsp / 7 g / 0.25 oz jojoba oil
- 2 drops vitamin E oil (tocopherol)
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- OR
- 1/8 tsp peppermint extract
- red and pink sprinkles* (optional, see tip below)
Tools
- 1-oz lip balm tins
- printable labels (download below)
Instructions
- Using a fork, mix together the sugar, coconut oil and jojoba oil in a small mixing bowl. Work the sugar scrub mixture until well combined.
Tip: If the coconut oil is too hard, warm it a little in the microwave to soften but don’t melt it. - Add the vitamin E oil and peppermint essential oil. Incorporate well.
- Optional, stir a few sprinkles into the recipe.
- Using a spoon, fill and press the scrub into storage tins.
- Apply a printable lip scrub label to the lid and seal.
Notes
*Sprinkles
For visual appeal, I added cute sprinkles to the lip scrub recipe, but this is optional. I don’t recommend crushed candy cane because some of the pieces can have sharp edges. Instead, use sprinkles that are round in shape (e.g. nonpareils/hundreds and thousands).
Storage
Store your DIY peppermint lip scrub in an airtight container, e.g. a cosmetic jar or small lip balm pots. Keep the jar or container closed to prevent the lip scrub from drying out.
Homemade lip scrub can be stored at room temperature. In a hot environment, the coconut oil will soften or even melt. You can still use the peppermint scrub recipe or put it in the refrigerator to harden.
Shelf life
The candy cane lip scrub will expire when the oils do, so check the life of your oils for the expiration date. If made with fresh ingredients, this homemade peppermint lip scrub recipe has a shelf life of 9 months.
Free Printable Lip Scrub Labels
Tab or click the button below to download free printable candy cane lip scrub labels!
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