How to Make Peppermint Moisturizer

Peppermint oil and peppermint infusions are common in many homemade and natural cosmetics.

Peppermint moisturizer keeps hands smelling fresh and can also be used to treat dry or itchy skin as well as bug bites and other epidermal inflammations. Peppermint moisturizer is best used daily to prevent these types of problems and has the added benefit of smelling great and enabling you to avoid wearing perfume altogether. It also makes a great seasonal gift that is perfect for use during winter weather. In this article, we will discuss how to make peppermint moisturizer.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
• 3-4 drops peppermint oil
• Small lotion bottle
• Red ribbon

Instructions

How to Make Peppermint Moisturizer

1. 

   Pour half a cup of water and half a cup of rubbing alcohol into the lotion bottle. Make sure that the bottle seals tightly or the moisturizer will evaporate quickly due to the high alcohol content.

2. Add 3 drops of peppermint essential oil. If you want the moisturizer to be slicker and smell stronger, you can add as many as 10 drops.

3. Shake the moisturizer thoroughly. This will blend the ingredients. Make sure you have the cap screwed on tightly before you shake the container.

4. Store the moisturizer at room temperature. You should use this moisturizer throughout the day to keep hands smooth and pleasant smelling. Do not use it immediately after washing your hands as the combination of soap immediately followed by peppermint can lead to drier skin than you had before.

5. 

   Tie a red ribbon around the neck of the lotion bottle. This will make it appear more festive if you are giving the lotion as a gift or using it in your bathroom or kitchen to add to the holiday scents and spirit.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make the moisturizer more festive by adding a drop of red or green food coloring to the mixture and shaking it thorougly. Do not add more than one drop, however, or the moisturizer may dye your hands when you apply it.

• Test your moisturizer by rubbing a small amount onto the skin on the inside of your wrist. Leave the moisturizer there overnight and check your skin in the morning for redness or irritation. Because this lotion is simple and contains natural ingredients, it is not likely that you will have problems.