15 Fun and Festive Peppermint Beauty Products

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Candy canes (and peppermint candy in general) are one of the most popular sweet treats during the holiday season with approximately 1.76 billion made each year. In case you’re curious, here are some other random candy cane facts that you might not have known:

• The first candy cane was made over 350 years ago.

• The first red and white striped candy cane was made around 1900.

• An upside-down candy cane looks like the letter “J,” which many believe represents Jesus.

• The original candy cane did not have the same shape as it does today; it was straight and white.

• The largest candy cane ever made with 51 feet long.

The main ingredients in candy canes are peppermint oil and sugar, and in addition to having a refreshing taste and pleasant fragrance, peppermint oil is also an antioxidant that offers numerous health and beauty benefits. According to the Cornell Center for Materials Research, peppermint oil contains antioxidant levels that are higher than those found in fruits and vegetables, and they help strengthen the body’s ability to fight diseases and infections.

Peppermint oil also kills microbes that cause bad breath and has been found to be help soothe the gastrointestinal tract, making it a popular natural treatment for everything from nausea to irritable bowel syndrome. Other uses for peppermint include treating headaches, boosting concentration, providing relief for congestion. It also soothes irritation and inflammation in skin due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, which make it a great ingredient in various skin care and beauty products as well.

Here, we’ve rounded up 15 fun and festive peppermint beauty products that will get you into the holiday spirit this season. From body butters and bath bombs to candles and lip balms, these peppermint products will freshen up your winter beauty routine:

1. Archipelago Botanicals Peppermint Bark Kilo Candle ($44.97)

Placed in an elegant red velvet box and filled with a delicious holiday aroma, Archipelago's Peppermint Bark Half Kilo Candle is the perfect holiday gift. Crushed peppermint bark, mint leaves, and chocolate are blended with premium wax and hand-poured into a lovely container. 120 hours of burn time.

2. Aura Cacia Peppermint Pure Essential Oil ($8.99)

This refreshing peppermint oil can be used in many different ways: add it to water in a mister for a refreshing room spray; mix with body oil or unscented lotion and use as a moisturizer or massage product; or simply enjoy its aromatherapeutic benefits. Free of parabens, synthetic colors, and fragrances. 100% pure essential oils.

3. Bath & Body Works Crushed Candy Cane 3-Wick Candle ($14.50)

This wonderful fragrance will add Christmas cheer to any room and features notes of crunchy peppermint, white sugar crystals, and frosted mint leaf with essential oils. The 3-wick candle is made with natural essential oils and an evenly melting soy wax blend. Comes in a stunning container with a decorative lid.

4. ChapStick Candy Cane Lip Balm ($3.39)

This limited-edition seasonal flavor features a fresh, minty candy cane flavor and makes a great gift or stocking stuffer. The set contains 3 regular-sire (0.15 oz) tubes that will make you feel like you always have a candy cane in your mouth.

5. First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Candy Cane Body Wash ($8)

Cleanse and nourish skin from shoulders to toes with this limited-edition, holiday-inspired body wash that is mild, creamy, and cleanses the body without stripping it. Skin is left feeling clean, soft, and renewed. Candy Cane is infused with natural extracts that impart an energizing peppermint aroma that is festive, refreshing, and invigorating to the senses.

6. Hempz CBD 25mg Minty & Mellow Pep-O-Mint Herbal Bath Fizzer ($14.99)

This fun and fizzy bath bomb contains a semi-sweet mix of calming oils and CBD that helps relax, condition, and hydrate skin. Pamper and nourish skin with an explosion of fragrance and essential extracts that leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. To use, simply fill bathtub with water and drop the fizz into the water, then enjoy!

7. Kopari Frosty Kiss Lip Glossy Set ($18)

This limited-edition set features two tubes of ultra-hydrating Lip Glossy in Coconut and Peppermint Pout. Together, they give lips a glossy shine while a blend of coconut oil, squalane, vitamin E, and shea butter deeply moisturize, soothe, and soften lips. Apply to lips as needed. You can also use to layer over your lipstick for a smooth and non-sticky finish or as an eye/cheek gloss. Mix it with eyeshadow for personalized and shaded lips.

8. LALICIOUS Sugar Peppermint Sparkle & Shine Set ($62)

This luxurious set includes a sugar body scrub and body butter, both infused with natural peppermint oil to stimulate circulation and improve the appearance of skin tone for bright, glowing skin. When used together, they leave skin super soft with an invigorating blend of sweet candy cane and peppermint. Makes a great gift for others—and yourself!

9. Lush Reusable Candy Cane Bubble Stick ($6.45)

A twist on the usual candy cane scent, this reusable bubbler comes with a sweet lemony aroma and can be used to create bath after bath of bubbles! The sugary, uplifting fragrance is brightened with touches of lemon and bergamot oils. Twirl it under the tap to create a mound of bubbles, then set it aside to dry so you can use it again and again. Give this limited-edition bubble bar a spin before the season's out!

10. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Peppermint Soy Candle ($9.99)

This limited-edition scented candle is made from soy wax, vegetable wax, and other thoughtfully chosen ingredients. It comes in a recyclable glass candle jar and makes an easy gift. Features the pleasant scent of cool peppermint, touched with a hint of vanilla. The cruelty-free formula is not tested on animals.

11. NCLA Peppermint Mocha Lip Treatment Gift Set ($24)

An intense, natural and vegan lip treatment duo in an invigorating, limited-edition peppermint mocha scent. Sugar, Sugar lip scrub gently exfoliates, hydrates, and brightens, while Balm Babe lip balm intensely soothes and nourishes lips. The lip scrub is 100% natural and vegan, formulated with beet sugar, cocoa butter, and agave nectar. The lip balm is clean, natural, and vegan and is formulated with shea butter, cocoa butter, avocado butter, and coconut oil.

12. Philosophy Candy Cane Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath ($13.50)

Treat yourself to sweet swirls of this award-winning shampoo, bath, and shower gel formula featuring the delicious fragrance of the holiday favorite synonymous with “festive.” Enjoy a luscious lather from head to toe for a seasonally-inspired cleanse with a refreshing finish. Rich, creamy, and gentle enough for everyday use.

13. Primal Elements Candy Cane Hand Sanitizer ($3.99)

This topical solution is formulated to protect hands from germs when fresh soap and water are not readily available. Rub this fragrant delight on the hands and in between the fingers to cover the entire hand; the sweet and fresh notes of mint and vanilla enhance the experience. Made with high-quality ingredients and certified organic botanicals, this formula helps to nourish and moisturize while reducing the risk of bacteria. The Candy Cane scent features a twist of peppermint and creamy vanilla to enhance this festive hand sanitizer.

14. Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Candle ($22-$26)

Available in a tin and a glass candle, this candle features a festive candy cane scent. Crisp peppermint merges with the warm, buttery scent of a batch of fresh-baked cookies. Made with coconut wax. Offers 40 hours of burn time.

15. wakse Candy Cane Lane Hard Wax Beans ($32)

Make at-home hair removal more fun with this festive candy cane-inspired strip-less wax! To use, pour the desired amount of wax into a wakse Melting Pot or wax warmer, then heat in 120-second intervals until fully melted to a honey-like consistency. Firmly apply wakse in the direction of hair growth, leave to cool, then firmly peel of wakse, pulling it back in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Effortlessly remove unwanted hair while enjoying a refreshing peppermint aroma!

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk