Peppermint Foot Scrub is the perfect homemade gift for anyone in need of pampered feet. (Who doesn't, right?) There are only 3 ingredients, all of which are natural, and it smells like Christmas in a jar. Yum! I love that peppermint has a cooling, energizing effect on tired feet.
Peppermint oil is also great for clearing congestion and helping with digestion. Combined with Epson salt which is known for drawing toxins out of the body, you have a scrub that not only smells and feels great, but is good for your body too!
1 cup Epson salt
5-7 drops peppermint oil
Directions
Pour Epson salt into a bowl and mix in almond oil.
Add 5-7 drops of peppermint oil and mix well.
Pour into a half pint jar.
Dress up the jar and you're all done! Wasn't that easy?
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This looks a like a great gift!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mel! I agree:)
ReplyDeleteI love scrubs, and I do make my own. WHY haven't I thought of peppermint?! Great idea...so refreshing
ReplyDeleteAren't they easy to make? I spent way to much money buying these over the years. I'm glad you like the peppermint idea!
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DeleteI bet this smells fantastic! I'm getting the same message as Diana. Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope you have a great weekend.
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DeleteThis look DIVINE!!!! LOVE it!!! A must try! Love your blog too. I'm Hanna and I am your newest follower. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! You can find me at
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Deleteoh I bet this smells amazing! I am going to have to make this for some presents :) And for myself!
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DeleteWhat a great inexpensive gift idea! I would love for you to come link this up to my party going on! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/12/get-social-sunday_9.html
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
Deletewhere can i get almond oil and peppermint?
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon! Health Food stores carry both of them.
DeleteGreat idea for a quick gift! I’d love it if you’d share this at my linky party! http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/p/inspiration.html
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll check it out!
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ReplyDeleteAfter being on my feet all day at work, I want this right now!
I hear ya!
DeleteWhat a great gift idea, Katie! I wished I had some! I would love for you to share it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.
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Thanks Marti!
DeleteThat seems easy enough! Can't go wrong with the smell of peppermint either! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
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DeleteThis looks amazing. I love scrubs. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. It runs from Wednesday through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
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Awesome Debi! I'll be there:)
DeleteOh, this sounds great! I think I'll make some up for Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like it Tammy! Thanks for stopping by:)
DeleteWhere can you buy almond oil ?
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda! Most health food stores carry it. It's in the body lotion section.
DeleteCould coconut oil be substituted for the almond oil?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteCan you tell me how many little jars of this you get from one recipe? It sounds great. (I am thinking maybe 3 jars????) thanks tonilea jiffy1212@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Tonilea! This recipe makes 1 half-pint jar. So you would need to triple the recipe. Hope that helps!
DeleteIt looks so very very good!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue!
DeleteWhat would you use to add a color to this recipe?
ReplyDeleteHi Tina! You can use food coloring. Hope you have a great Christmas:)
DeleteSounds great this will be my first time making a scrub. How long does it keep? My email is shadows200979@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletehow long does the scrub keep? Any special storage instructions?
ReplyDeleteIt has a shelf life of about 2 months and does best if it's stored in a dry dark place like a closet. But I've had mine in the shower for that long and it's done just fine. Hope that helps!
DeleteCan you use lavender in place of peppermint
ReplyDeleteYou sure can! You can use any essential oil you want.
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