Peppermint essential oil??

[mpharis]

I saw a recipe for peppermint sugar scrub in a paper crafting magazine and thought I would do this for Christmas gifts. I assumed I could find peppermint oil at Hobby Lobby, but no such luck. Any other suggestions?

BTW, I plan to put these in pretty glass jars from Hobby Lobby with a pretty handmade tag, just in case you're thinking this is off topic. hehe.

[scrapcarver]

health food store

[peebsmama]

Check out any health food store. They have essential oils of all kinds. If you don't have one near you, there are tons of places online to buy them.

[erinbh]

Which magazine did you see this in? Intrigued!!

[sempermom]

you can make a wonderful foot saok too
all you need are:
epsom salts
peppermint ess oil (or any scent you like)
glycerin( have to ask pharmacist for it now)
food color

pour the container of epsom into a large mixing bowl you use for non food projects
add a few drops of oil, a teaspoon or two of glycerin, couple drops coloring and mix well.

makes good bath salts too

[mpharis]

Thanks, Ladies!!!

I wouldn't have thought of a health store. We have several in our town, so that's where I'll look. I was just thinking of craft stores and was totally stumped when I couldn't find the "flavor" I wanted.

I have NO IDEA which magazine. Isn't that a shame? I looked at several mags when I was at a local book store with attached coffee shop killing an hour while my daughter was at piano. So sorry!!! The recipe was easy enough that I remember it, though:

Peppermint sugar scrub

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
10 drops peppermint oil

It had a pretty label, and I thought I would copy it using my Cricut and xyron. I thought I would tie a pretty bow with tulle. I also found some frosted candy cane ornaments at HL, and thought I would tie that up with the bow as well. HL had their glass jars 50% off last week, so I scored on my very first try, so I was thrilled!

[BetzW]

Wal-Mart or your grocery store. IT is with the candy making supplies. A little goes a long way.