A scrub containing mint can be a refreshing treat for both your skin and senses. It helps in sloughing away accumulated dead skin cells while leaving a fresh, gentle aroma on your skin. And what’s better if you can prepare your very own mint scrub at home! Keep reading to know how.

How To Make Mint Scrub

Making your own mint scrub is going to be a lot of fun. Simply pick a recipe that appeals to you and is suitable for your skin type.

•  Fresh Citrus-Mint Scrub

1. Take a bowl and combine lemon peel with orange peel in it.

2. Add raw sugar.

3. Take a blender container and process peppermint leaves with fresh yogurt. Form a thick paste.

4. Transfer the mixture to the bowl and mix well.

5. Add extra yogurt if required.

6. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil and mix.
 

• Rosemary-Mint Salt Scrub

1. Take a bowl and put Kosher or Epsom salt in it.

2. Add dried rosemary powder.

3. Stir in enough olive oil to form a thick and grainy paste.

4. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
 

• Sugar and Chocolate Peppermint Scrub

1. Take a bowl and combine raw sugar with cocoa powder in it.

2. Stir in enough wheat germ and olive oil to form a thick paste.

3. Add a few drops of Vitamin E oil.

4. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil and mix well.

How To Apply a Homemade Mint Scrub

Now, that you have prepared your own scrub, it is time for having fun with it:

• Take the scrub in a plastic glass or bowl. You wouldn’t want to carry a glass dish to the bathroom, lest it night break and cause injury!
• You can spread some plastic sheets or old newspapers on the floor to keep it from getting dirty. After all, after such a delightful session of scrubbing you wouldn’t want to waste time cleaning the mess.
• Apply the scrub evenly on clean skin all over.
• Let the scrub remain on the skin for a minute or two.
• Start massaging the scrub in very gentle movements. Be careful not to be vigorous with it as that might cause damage to the skin.
• Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
• Apply a natural moisturizer.

You now that know how to make your very own mint scrub and use it, it's time to go scrubbing!

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