Orange Mint Sugar Scrub
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For years, my natural bath recipes were among the most popular on my site, but I haven’t shared any in a long time, though I use them daily. Lately, I’ve been using a lot of sugar scrubs to wash away the winter blues and to refresh my skin {and most importantly, feet} from the harsh elements of summer. I didn’t want you to miss out on all of the fun, so I’m pulling one of my favorite recipes forward from a few years ago – orange mint sugar scrub. I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I do!
I’ve been making & experimenting with sugar scrubs for years. It’s fun to play with something other than food in the kitchen every now & then. It’s so quick & easy, I just pull from my cabinet of essential oils, mix & put each to the test. Does it smell amazing? Does it nourish my skin? Exfoliate? Wash away those winter blues?
I adapt my basic recipe minimally {more to come in the next 2 weeks}, but alter the scents often. It’s all natural & there are no preservatives. I’ve never been one to purchase a lot of bath & body products because my sinuses hurt just walking by the store. Many of them are comprised of so much alcohol I can just feel my skin shriveling up thinking about it. As I share a few more of my favorite Spring/Summer sugar scrubs in the next couple weeks, I’d love to hear your favorite scents!
Today I’m sharing the invigorating orange mint sugar scrub recipe!
3 c sugar
1 c grapeseed oil
orange essential oil
mint essential oil {I personally love spearmint}
Combine sugar & oil well. Add essential oil to preference, generally about 2/3 orange & 1/3 mint. Spoon into containers & add a few extra drops to the top of each scrub. Enjoy!
Another favorite beauty recipe you’ll enjoy? This homemade lip scrub. Find more homemade bath product recipes right here.
Here's a few more of my favorite DIY bath and beauty recipes for your enjoyment! It's fun to make your own bath goodies and it's wonderful to know what's in the products you're putting on your skin. These are perfect for gifting as well! 4 ingredient natural exfoliating and hydrating Sugar Lip Scrub recipe. Easy Lavender Milk Bath recipe with just a few natural ingredients in less than 3 minutes. How to make a homemade face mask with 2 simple ingredients. Learn the benefits a milk and honey face mask has for your skin and get the 5-minute recipe! This lemon mint sugar scrub recipe is sweet & invigorating for both your skin & senses! You can create your own in less than 5 minutes! Last week I shared my lavender mint bubble bath recipe and printable labels. This week, I’m sharing my traditional winter mint recipe. It’s easy to make natural bath products in your kitchen. It just takes a few minutes & a few all natural ingredients. An easy gentle exfoliating diy lip scrub recipe, made with just a few natural ingredients from the grocery store in just a couple minutes. This homemade sugar scrub will gently massage the dead skin from your lips using coconut oil and sugar as a natural exfoliant. DIY rose milk bath recipe to make your skin feel soft and hydrated.
The Best DIY Bath & Beauty Products
DIY Sugar Lip Scrub
Lavender Milk Bath Recipe
Milk and Honey Homemade Face Mask
Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Homemade Bubble Bath Recipe
Homemade Lilac Bath Milk
DIY Lip Scrub (Sugar Lip Scrub)
Rose Milk Bath Recipe
Natalie says
Your recipes are amazing and I can’t wait to make my own concoction!!!! 🙂
Julie Blanner says
Thank you, Natalie!
Ann Marie Jaber says
Hi! I love this idea! When you say add oil to preference, about how much do you usually add? I have no experience with essential oils!
Julie says
Whatever smells good to you. My sister doesn’t like it as strong as I do. I tend to go 10-15 drops. Enjoy!
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
I love making my own homemade scrubs with citrus! Thanks for the recipe.
Mary Pat Moll says
I’m new to your blog and really enjoying it (found you in BHG). Since I’m from the KC area, I was wondering where you find your essential oils and cute jars. Many thanks!
Julie says
Welcome, Mary! These jars are from Target. They have a few different types there I love. I also love Weck jars available at Crate & Barrel. Whole Foods & the health food section of Hy-Vee are great for essential oils. I purchase grapeseed oil at Trader Joe’s because it’s so reasonable there.