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# DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
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Using this simple recipe, you can make your own DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars that will leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
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These **Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars** are unique and beautiful – people LOVE getting them as gifts!
All you need are a handful of simple ingredients to make these exfoliating cubes like melt and pour soap base, coconut oil, peppermint oil and sugar.
They’re great for Mother’s Day, Christmas and pretty much any gift-giving occasion. Best of all, they’ll leave your skin feeling silky smooth after your next shower.
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## Supplies
* ½ cup of melt and pour soap
* ¼ of cup coconut oil
* 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil
* 1 cup of granulated sugar
* Red Mica colorant
## Tools
* Measuring cups
* Mixing bowls
* Double Boiler
* Silicone mold
## Step-by-Step: How to Make Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make exfoliating sugar scrub bars.
### Step 1: Melt Soap Base
In a double boiler, melt ½ cup of melt-and-pour soap base. If you do not have a double boiler, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
### Step 2: Add Oils
Mix in ¼ cup of coconut oil until combined and add 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil.
### Step 3: Add Mica Colorant
Separate the oil-soap mixture into two separate bowls, adding your mica colorant into one bowl, and mix until the color is even throughout.
### Step 4: Add Sugar to Oil-Soap Mixture
Add ½ cup of white sugar to each bowl, one bowl at a time. Mix until it’s well combined. You are looking for a slushy-like consistency.
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### Step 5: Press into Mold
Press your sugar scrub mixture into your silicone mold. If it gets too thick, put the double boiler back over the heat or microwave on 10-second bursts until you can pour it.
### Step 6: Unmold and Store Bars
Allow the bars to dry completely, for around 1-2 hours, before removing them from the silicone mold. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
## Tips for Making Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
Answers to all your questions about making your own exfoliating sugar scrub bars that have an uplifting peppermint smell, including tips, variations and substitutions.
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### Doubling or halving the recipe
Adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally. For a larger batch, double all the ingredients, and for a smaller batch, halve them. Keep an eye on texture consistency during the process.
### Troubleshooting texture issues
If the mixture is too runny, add a bit more sugar until you reach the desired consistency. If it’s too thick, gently reheat it until it becomes manageable.
### Color variations
For natural coloring, consider using beetroot powder or spirulina for a range of pink to green hues. These natural powders also add their own skin benefits. If you’re not concerned about the colorants being natural, you can also try soap colorant or gel food coloring.
### Other scent options
You can use , or even fragrance oils. Lavender, rose, or citrus oils are great alternatives. For sensitive skin, use milder oils like chamomile or rose. Always check for skin compatibility.
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### What type of melt-and-pour soap?
You can use any type you like whether that’s the clear or white type. Some people have also used grated Ivory soap bars and had good success.
### Using different molds
Feel free to experiment with different molds. Silicone molds are preferred for easy removal. The size of the mold will affect the size of the bars but won’t impact the quality.
### Alternatives to white sugar
Besides granulated sugar, brown sugar or fine sea salt can be used for varying exfoliation levels. Avoid coarse salts or sugars as they can be too harsh for the skin.
### Skin sensitivity and allergies
Be mindful of any allergies to ingredients like coconut oil or peppermint oil. Always perform a patch test before using. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
### Labeling your sugar scrub bars
If you’re giving these peppermint sugar scrub bars out as gifts, you’ll want to adorn them with cute labels! So, I created a free printable label for you too! Choose from a PDF or JPG format to use – there are 6 to a sheet.
You’ll want to get some  to print them on! Then you just have to cut them out and stick them on your jars!
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### Shelf life and storage
These bars typically last for about 6 months. Store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to extend their shelf life.
### More sugar scrub bar recipes
If you want to make some variations of this recipe, check out these other tutorials:
## DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars
These DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars will leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
4.59 from 31 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesActive Time: 25 minutes minutesCooling Time: 4 hours hoursTotal Time: 35 minutes minutes
Makes: 12 Cubes
### Supplies
* ½ cup melt and pour soap
* ¼ cup 
* 3-4 drops peppermint essential oil
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* Red Mica colorant - optional
### Tools
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### Instructions
* In a double boiler, melt your soap base. You can also microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
* Mix in your coconut oil until combined and add your peppermint essential oil.
* Separate the mixture into two separate bowls, adding your mica to one bowl and mix until color is even.
* Add ½ cup of sugar to each bowl, one bowl at a time. Mix until well combined. You are looking for a slushy-like consistency.!!
* Pour into your silicone mold. If your mixture gets too thick, heat over the double boiler or microwave on 10-second bursts until you can pour again. Allow the sugar scrub bars to fully dry before removing them from the silicone mold. !!
* Store in an airtight container until ready to use.!!
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### 6 thoughts on “DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub Bars”
1. **Julianna** 
   Can you send a picture of the melt and pour soap that you use?
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      You can use any melt and pour soap base to make sugar scrub bars. 🙂
3. **Karoline** 
   How long does it take to harden up? I made mine last night and they are still a bit soft.
      What type of soap did you use?
5. **Cindy** 
   Do I melt the soap base and then measure the half cup, or do I cut it into pieces and measure it in a cup that way?
      I usually chop or grate it and measure an approximate amount.
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