Wednesday, 20 November 2013

DIY christmas present idea: Peppermint foot scrub ♡ | Handpicked Beauty



I am wanting to start doing loads of DIY posts, as I am a crazily obsessed DIY person, and for Christmas I am making pretty much all of the presents I'm giving to people. It's much cheaper, funner and you can personalise to make extra special, thoughtful gifts.

For my Mum, I am making her a Peppermint foot scrub as it is so easy to make, and I know she will love using it and really appreciate me making it for her. I was inspired by seeing this one from the Body Shop and realising I could easily make it for a fraction of the price. It's so easy to personalise, and you can use any essential oil of your choice to create a different scent, but as it is christmas I thought peppermint was really cute and festive. I think this is a great present to get for anyone and it is ridiculously easy to make!

What you will need:
Adjust the quantities according to the container you are using, I just used rough measurements but you can add or take depending on your preference.

♡ 2tbsp granulated sugar( doesn't really matter what kind, but the granier it is, the more exfoliating it will be)

♡ 2tbsp brown sugar

♡ 1 tbsp olive oil(you can use any type of oil you want; e.g: almond oil)

♡  A dash of peppermint extract

♡  1 tbspHoney


The sugar gently exfoliates dead skin cells, the olive oil softly moisturises, the peppermint essence adds a fun scent and the honey is antibacterial and leaves the skin feeling super soft!

How to make it:



















♡add the granulated sugar ♡add the brown sugar ♡ add the oil ♡add the honey ♡ add the peppermint extract ♡ mix it all up and add it to a pretty jar ♡

I put it in a cute jar and added a checked piece of fabric with twine and a homemade label. I think it looks so pretty and festive and it's so easy to make :)


Let me know if you try this, and if you want to see any more DIY posts! Lots of love, Emma-Kate 
xxx





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16 comments:

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    1. Thank you, it is so easy to make and it smells amazing! <3

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  2. For sure going to try this! Great post!

    Hannah Heartss xxx

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  3. Great idea! I love peppermint! Did you know that peppermint is also great as a natural bug repellent? I love foot scubs! I may just have to try this for myself! Another oil thats great for scrubs is coconut oil. Just some tips. :) I really love your blog too!

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    1. will have to try coconut oil! I just don't know where to buy it from in the UK :( x

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    2. Heath food stores is were my mom gets hers. its a little bit in the price but you can use it for so much! I would die if we didn't have coconut oil in our house!

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  4. My favorite thing about christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ! I also love spending time with my family! :) happy thanksgiving and merry Christmas!

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  5. thanks for sharing !!! i am so going to try this :) would you like to follow each other doll :) xx
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  6. I'm definitely trying this out :)

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  7. i really want to try this! great post :)
    becky xx

    beckysbeautyfix.blogspot.co.uk

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