These candy cane sugar scrub cubes are a great last minute diy for the holidays, and a great way to exfoliate your dry winter skin. Keep on reading to make this easy beauty diy recipe. Check out our entire collection of diy body scrub recipes.
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When making our diy bath and beauty products, we like to use Rocky Mountain Oils, because they have such a great selection of single oils as well as blends. They even have great kits available, as well as free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
How do you use sugar scrub cubes?
Using sugar scrub cubes is super easy to do. Just take it into the shower with you, and start scrubbing, paying special attention to dry areas of your skin. These cubes are perfect for one use, yet you may want to use two of them.
Do sugar scrubs really work?
Yes, sugar scrub certainly do work, and I swear by them. The sugar helps to gently exfoliate your dead skin cell build up, which leads to smoother skin, and can provide a glowing appearance.
How long does sugar scrub last?
These sugar scrub cubes will last for approximately 6 months, if stored in an airtight container.
What do I need to make candy cane sugar scrub cubes?
You will need the following supplies to make these candy cane sugar scrub cubes. I’ve also included quick click links to some of the items on Amazon, so that you can shop right from home, if you’d like!
- sugar
- olive oil
- melt & pour soap base
- Peppermint fragrance oil
- cherry soap colorant
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Candy Cane Sugar Scrub Cubes
Materials
- I/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cubes melt & pour soap base (1x1 inch)
- 30 drops Peppermint fragrance oil
- 2 drops cherry soap colorant
- Small round ice cube tray
- Small glass measuring cup or bowl
- Wooden craft stick for stirring
Instructions
Put the cube of soap into the measuring cup and microwave on high for about 20-30 seconds. Add the olive oil, sugar and fragrance oil. Stir well. This will thicken up very quickly, so if it is getting thick, place in microwave for addition 10 seconds.
Put drop of cherry soap colorant in and give just a quick stir. You want to be able to see a marbled effect of colors when this sets.
Pour into ice cube tray and let set for about 45 minutes to allow the cubes to completely form.
Remove from tray and put in an airtight container.
