7 Easy-To-Make DIY Body Scrubs

Keeping your face and body fresh and smooth is not just seen as a way of pampering yourself, it is actually a good way to keep your skin looking vibrant and healthy. Some people even see it as a way of relaxation before a good night’s sleep.

Using a body scrub is a popular way to exfoliate your skin where it removes the top layer of dead skin cells as you massage the product on your body. Dead skin cells harden with age and it becomes thicker and thicker till it is finally removed. Layers of dead skin cells can make the skin look dry and flaky. Therefore, it is important to exfoliate your skin every once in a while to reveal the moist and shiny skin hidden underneath.

There are plenty of store-bought varieties out there but you can actually make your own body scrub at home using ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

After months of neglect from staying home, it’s time to power up the beauty routine so that you’ll return to work glowing. Here are a few body scrub recipes to try at home.

 

Coffee Scrub

 

Coffee can do a lot more than just giving you that instant caffeine boost in the morning. If you love the aroma of coffee, then there’s no doubt you are going to love this scrub. The caffeine actually helps to improve blood circulation and may reduce the appearance of cellulite and give your skin a more even tone.

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup coffee grounds
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, warmed

 

Method

1. Add the coffee grounds and hot water to a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
2. Add the coconut oil. If needed, add more coffee grounds or more oil to get the consistency right.
3. When you are satisfied with the consistency, spoon the mixture into a container.

 

Brown Sugar Scrub

 

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup oil of choice, such as coconut, jojoba, olive, almond, or grapeseed
• Essential oils (optional)

 

Method

1. Combine brown sugar and oil in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly. If needed, add more sugar or oil to get the consistency right.
3. If desired, add one or two drops of your favourite essential oil, and stir it into the mixture.
4. When you’re satisfied with the consistency and fragrance of your scrub, spoon it into a container.

 

 

Sea Salt Scrub

 

It’s not an understatement to say that sea salt is the ultimate all-natural beauty ingredient. One of the biggest benefits of salt scrubs is the afterglow because sea salt is a natural detoxifier that absorbs the toxins from the skin. It also packs with lots of anti-inflammatory benefits so it’s good to sooth those puffy eyes.

Sea salt has a nice density for a body scrub compared to your regular table salt which may be too abrasive and may cause tiny cuts to your skin.

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup sea salt
• ½ cup oil of your choice
• Essential oil (optional)

 

Method

1. Combine sea salt and oil in a mixing bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly. If needed, add more salt or oil to get the consistency right.
3. If desired, add one or two drops of your favourite essential oil and stir it into the mixture.
4. When you’re satisfied with the consistency and fragrance of your scrub, spoon it into a container.

 

 

Green Tea Sugar Scrub

 

Green tea has a lot of health benefits not only when ingested, but when used as a skin care product as well for its antioxidant property is key to its skin-protective qualities.

 

Ingredients

• 2 teabags green tea
• ½ cup hot water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted

 

Method

1. Add teabags to hot water. Let the tea steep until it cools.
2. Add brown sugar, coconut oil and sugar to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Once the tea has cooled, add it to the sugar mix. It is important that the tea is cooled so the sugar does not dissolve.
4. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more coconut oil. If it’s too soggy, add more brown sugar.
5. When you have reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

 

 

Honey Sugar Scrub

 

Honey is a natural moisturiser, a mild-antiseptic and also has many healing properties. You probably already have honey and sugar in your kitchen, so don’t waste money on buying expensive scrubs when you can save cost and make it at home. Raw honey is best as it has more beneficial properties such as skin healing and tissue regeneration.

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tbsp honey

 

Method

1. Add brown sugar, coconut oil, and honey to a mixing bowl.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and add more coconut oil if it is too crumbly.
3. Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

 

 

Rose Petal Scrub

 

This homemade scrub is especially good for people who feel that their skin tone is on the dull side. Also, it is a great way to reuse those roses that received on Valentine’s Day. Roses is a natural dye that gives your scrub that pinkish tint we all love.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour, chickpea flour, or rice flour
• 1 tbsp dried rose petals, rose tea, or hibiscus tea

 

Method

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Add just enough water to turn the mixture into a thick paste.
3. Rub into dry skin, and remove with a damp cloth.

 

 

Oats & Coconut Oil Scrub

 

One of the benefits of using all-natural ingredients is that it’s totally edible, so you can eat it while spreading to goodness all over your face. Just be mindful when applying near the eye area. When using oats, remember to blend the oats before adding it to your mixture.

This body scrub is good for those who are looking to hydrate their dry skin.

 

Ingredients

• ¾ cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp honey

 

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix in coconut oil, blended oats and honey.
2. Let it sit, allowing the oats to absorb some of the oil and honey.
3. After 5 mins, check the consistency, adding more oil or honey as needed – this scrub should smooth over skin easily.

 

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