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Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

January 2, 2017 by Kara Cook 64 Comments

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Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub – Soften up that dry flaky skin with this all natural sugar scrub. It is so easy to make!

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I tried homemade sugar scrubs for the first time last year, and now I’m addicted. They are perfect for combating the dry, flaky skin that always used to plague me every winter. Not anymore!

I keep a little glass jar with a plastic lid in my shower and use it at least a couple times a week. My skin feels so much better!

Spoonful of cucumber mint sugar scrub

I’ve made orange and lime sugar scrub in the past, but this cucumber mint sugar scrub is a new favorite. There’s a reason why people are always placing slices of cucumbers on their puffy eyes.

Cucumbers are full of antioxidants, and are very soothing to the skin. I figured if it’s good for the eyes, it’s gotta be good for the rest of your skin as well. 🙂

DIY sugar scrub with mint and cucumber

 

Jar of cucumber mint sugar scrub with a spoon
I love the invigorating scent of peppermint, so I decided to add some peppermint essential oil to this sugar scrub. I think peppermint goes just perfectly with the green color of the cucumbers. It smells so clean and fresh!

close up of cucumber mint sugar scrub in a jar

Because of the cucumber in this recipe, it will last longer if stored in the refrigerator. It thickens up quite a bit, but it still works just fine.

If you want, you can take it out a few minutes before you want to use it so it will soften up a bit. I kept mine at room temperature, and it lasted over a week. It’s a refreshing way to start the day!

Recipe for cucumber mint sugar scrub

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

Get rid of dry flaky skin with this Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub. Makes a great gift and only takes a few minutes to make!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cucumber, unpeeled (about 4 slices)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, softened
  • 8-10 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions

  • Puree cucumber till all the skin is in tiny flecks. Add the sugar and coconut oil and blend till oil is absorbed. Stir in peppermint oil. Store in an airtight container.
  • Because of the fresh cucumber, it is best to store this sugar scrub in the refrigerator. You can just scoop out what I'll need into a little plastic bowl a few minutes before you're going to use it.
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    I can’t even tell you how fabulous this stuff smells. And I know you’ll love how soft it makes your skin feel! One word of caution – as with all sugar scrubs, the oil can make the shower floor a tad bit slippery, so be careful. (No bustin’ out the dance moves!)

    cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe collage

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    Comments

    1. Debbie Anderson

      December 17, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      I was wondering if I dehydrated the cucumber and then turned it into a powder it would make it last longer out of the fridge. My granddaughter has been begging me to make her some sugar scrubs so I sm going to give her lots of scrubs. She suffered from keratosis and the scrubs really help.

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        December 29, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        I don’t know if that would make a difference because it would rehydrate when you add it to the sugar and oil mixture.

        Reply
    2. Gina

      October 27, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Can I use this as a lip scrub?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        November 12, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Yes, you could definitely use it as a lip scrub!

        Reply
    3. Kavita Mathuria

      September 23, 2020 at 11:34 am

      Can I use fresh mint leaves instead of peppermint .

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        October 18, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        I haven’t tried it personally, but I think some of my readers have done it with success.

        Reply
    4. Sunny

      June 28, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Can you use fresh mint with this?

      Reply
      • Addison

        September 9, 2020 at 1:40 am

        Can I use olive oil instead of the coconut oil?

        Reply
        • Kara Cook

          September 17, 2020 at 9:15 pm

          You could try it, but since olive oil is liquid at room temperature, your sugar scrub will be runny.

          Reply
    5. Asia Herbert

      May 29, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      What’s the shelf life on this? Great recipe btw!

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        June 12, 2020 at 9:05 pm

        At room temperature, it will last at least a week, but you can extend the life a couple more weeks if you store it in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    6. Kay

      March 18, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      Just made it so far so good.

      Reply
    7. Linda

      December 22, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Do you leave the seeds in?

      Reply
    8. Niharika Verma

      November 1, 2019 at 2:19 am

      I feel like eating them lol. Looks so yummy Haha 😀

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        November 6, 2019 at 9:38 am

        Technically you could, because all the ingredients are edible. But I don’t know how great it would taste. Haha!

        Reply
    9. Rose

      October 19, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      If I put the scrub under my eyes, will it take away the bags under my eyes?

      Reply
    10. Lisa Hill

      March 12, 2019 at 1:20 am

      This face scrub seems very easy to create and I have a need to try this. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks and keep sharing.

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        March 13, 2019 at 10:25 am

        Thanks for stopping by Lisa! It is easy to make, hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    11. Arya

      October 31, 2018 at 4:28 am

      Can I add preservative like phenonip to this scrub?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        October 31, 2018 at 10:21 pm

        I’ve never used any preservatives, so I’m not sure. If you’ve used them, it would be worth a try.

        Reply
    12. Celina

      August 5, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Can I preserve the whole cucumber by spraying it with the colloidal silver or is it just to preserve the cucumber peel? Sorry s little confused. Thank you.

      Reply
    13. Lu

      July 22, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I made a cucumber sugar scrub, and I peeled the cucumber sprayed it with colloidal silver then dehydrated the peels. When dry i pulsed in a spice grinder. They retained their bright deep color and no molding. I did not refrigerate and some was over a year old before it all got used. I also made one with lime zest that I didn’t refrigerate. I have added vitamin E to some bath care products to prolong shelf life.

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        October 31, 2018 at 10:23 pm

        Thanks so much for the tips Lu! I have colloidal silver but never thought of using it that way.

        Reply
      • cb

        February 20, 2019 at 3:19 pm

        I know NOTHING about colloidal silver, so looked it up to see what it is and where to get it. You may want to check out these articles before using it.

        mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colloidal-silver/faq-20058061

        nccih.nih.gov/health/colloidalsilver

        Reply
    14. Crystal

      June 13, 2018 at 8:47 am

      Can I use fresh peppermint instead of peppermint oil?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        June 15, 2018 at 10:37 am

        I’m not sure how well it would work because I’ve never tried it. The oil is much more potent than the leaves, so adding enough leaves might throw off the consistency of the scrub. But you could always try it.

        Reply
    15. Angie

      April 15, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Where do I buy the essential oils

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        April 23, 2018 at 8:21 pm

        I buy mine from a Young Living or Doterra distributor, but you can find them at most health food stores.

        Reply
    16. Erica Dorr

      March 21, 2018 at 10:17 am

      do you think if i add citric acid it will preserve the cucumber scrub a little longer?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        April 23, 2018 at 8:22 pm

        I’m not sure about that, but the citric acid might be harsh on sensitive skin. You could try it in small quantities and see how it turns out. Let me know if you do!

        Reply
    17. Grace

      January 26, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Love your recipe and will try to do some of these in the following weeks. Thanknyounfor sharing your wonderful ideas, Kara.

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        January 26, 2018 at 2:58 pm

        You are so welcome Grace. Thanks for the kind words!

        Reply
    18. Sandy

      January 9, 2018 at 6:39 am

      Can you use an air tight plastic container to store it? Glass is slippery in the shower..

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        January 9, 2018 at 8:08 am

        Yes, that would be fine.

        Reply
    19. Gaby

      December 24, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      Definitely be careful not to melt your oil because mine did and the scrub cane out a liquidy.

      Reply
    20. Beth

      December 20, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Sounds fab, amount to make it for table favours for Christmas Day ???? do I blend the sugar in the blender with the other ingredients then? Seems it’ll ruin the idea?

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 20, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        Blended it!! Wow love this thank you ????????

        Reply
      • Kara Cook

        December 22, 2017 at 3:50 pm

        You can definitely blend it all up in the blender. What a fun idea for table favors – love it!

        Reply
    21. Genie Leo

      December 19, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Wow! Beautiful! I can make this for xmas gifts. But it can only last for a week? I’m staying at a tropical country… weather here always humid. Please advice.

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        December 22, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        Mine lasted a few weeks, but I live in a dry climate. They will definitely last longer if you refrigerate them.

        Reply
    22. Rasha

      December 7, 2017 at 6:17 am

      Can we skip peppermint oil

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        December 11, 2017 at 11:49 am

        You can definitely use a different essential oil if you prefer!

        Reply
    23. Staci

      November 22, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Is there a different oil to use instead of coconut? My husband is allergic to coconuts.

      Reply
      • Kristina

        November 28, 2017 at 7:35 pm

        I know sometimes they use almond oil, olive oil.. just one that don’t have much scent

        Reply
    24. DIY Home Sweet Home

      November 10, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      I’ve been looking for something to do with my extra cucumbers from my garden. This is perfect.

      Reply
    25. Michelle

      November 2, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      Can you use this on your face?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        November 7, 2017 at 7:29 am

        Some people find the sugar to be a little harsh, but I do use sugar scrubs on my face. Try a little bit and see how you like it!

        Reply
    26. Sara

      October 5, 2017 at 6:46 am

      I think that insted of coconut oil you can use Johnsson Baby oil

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        November 7, 2017 at 8:17 am

        I love using coconut oil because it’s all natural and has healing properties, but I guess that’s just a matter of preference. Baby oil might work, but would make the sugar scrub much runnier, so you would need to adjust the amount. I’d definitely use unscented.

        Reply
        • Isabelle

          December 17, 2017 at 8:08 am

          Great idea for a scrub and so easy to make. Thanks a lot ????.
          I think argan oil or avocado oil can easily replace the coconut oil as they are anti-aging and toning for the body. Argan oil is one of the best for the face.

          Reply
      • Ruth

        February 11, 2018 at 2:36 pm

        I’m not sure but, if you want a coconut sub. you might want to try shea butter.

        Reply
    27. Laura

      September 16, 2017 at 10:06 am

      What if I don’t have coconut oil? Is there other oil I could use?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        September 29, 2017 at 10:28 am

        I don’t know of another oil that works like coconut oil for beauty products. I definitely wouldn’t use a cooking oil, but there might be another oil that works. You could try it in a small quantity and see. Good luck!

        Reply
        • Lauren Miller

          November 6, 2017 at 9:24 pm

          If I wanted to make this as a Christmas present for 12 people, how much of each Ingredient would I need?

          Reply
          • Kara Cook

            November 7, 2017 at 8:56 am

            It makes enough for about two of the tiny mason jars, so you would need to multiply the recipe by 6.

        • Samantha

          November 16, 2017 at 9:25 am

          Jojoba, olive, or almond. Love your recipe btw.

          Reply
      • Jessica

        December 14, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        You could try macadamia nut oil, its less likely to clog your pores too

        Reply
      • Isabelle

        December 17, 2017 at 8:11 am

        Argan, avocado and nuts oils are very good for the body as they are toning and anti aging . You also have the jojoba oil that is excellent. Hope that helps ????

        Reply
    28. Laura

      September 16, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Can I use another oil if I don’t have coconut oil?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        February 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm

        Other readers have suggested jojoba, olive, almond, argan, and avocado oil. I haven’t tried them myself, but it’s definitely worth a shot.

        Reply
    29. Elaine

      August 28, 2017 at 8:40 am

      Since no preservatives have been used and you’re using fresh cucumbers, how long will this last before going bad and developing mold?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        September 5, 2017 at 6:26 am

        I kept mine at room temperature for over a week and it was fine. I think it would last at least twice that long if stored in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    30. Shay Clark

      August 21, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Can I use lemon extract instead of the peppermint oil?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        August 22, 2017 at 8:40 pm

        You could use lemon essential oil, but not lemon extract. Extract contains alcohol, which dries out the skin, and may also dry out the sugar scrub.

        Reply

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