Scrub Recipes
I have always been obsessed with a good body scrub! When I realized I could make them myself for much less money, I was thrilled. Not to mention that using my own ingredients and pure fragrance is much safer for my body! My allergies get very aggravated by artificial fragrance, so I love being able to make my own products. Here are 8 scrub recipes for you to try that can be used from your head to your toes! Literally! Tell me in the comments which you’re most excited to try!
XO
Sarah
Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub
1 cup Dead Sea Salt ( sub or mix reg sea salt or Himalayan )
1/4 cup carrier oil ( coconut , jojoba, or almond oil)
15 drops Grapefruit
5 drops Geranium
5 drops Lavender
Mix together with a fork and store in an airtight container. Like most scrubs its better to make in small batches that way you have a fresh one more often!
(From my friend Jen @just.jennifer on Instagram)
Sugar Scrub
4 tablespoons jojoba oil
4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup turbinado sugar or raw sugar
15 drops essential oils (Ones I love in this body scrub geranium, rosemary, frankincense, lemon, and peppermint)
Add everything to a glass bowl
Stir well to combine
Scoop into a glass jar with a lid
Use a generous amount and apply to wet skin in the shower, massaging into the skin to help exfoliate.
Peppermint Latte Body Scrub
1 cup organic ground coffee
1 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops vanilla Oleoresin
Small glass jars
Mix coffee grounds and sugar together, then add melted coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well and place in a glass jar.
Face Scrub
1 cup baking soda
15 drops oils of your choice (I love geranium, lavender, or lemon)
Slowly add water and stir until it forms a paste
Apply to wet face and neck and massage to exfoliate! Rinse with warm water, pat dry, and follow with your favorite moisturizer.
Foot Scrub
1 cup magnesium flakes
1/4 cup carrier oil (jojoba or almond)
1-2 tsp Castile soap
10-20 drops essential oils (ylang ylang, vanilla, peppermint, or grapefruit are good choices)
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Lip Scrub
8 drops oil of your choice (peppermint is a fav, great for lip plumping effect)
3 Tbs Sugar
1 Tbs Honey
1 Tbs Cold Pressed Coconut oil
Combine and store in an airtight container or tin.
Scalp Scrub
2 Tablespoons Sugar (I used Organic Pure Cane)
1 1/2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil (un-melted)
1/4 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
4 Drops Ylang Ylang
2 Drops Rosemary
2 Drops Peppermint
Mix the sugar and coconut oil first with a fork to form a scrub consistency, next add the vinegar and essential oils.
Wet hair thoroughly before applying, add a walnut size amount to your hands apply to scalp. Make sure to get your crown area and the nape of your neck. Massage using circular motions for 1-2 mins. Rinse thoroughly, shampoo & condition. Make sure to shampoo well and even twice if you need to, no scrub residue should remain. (From my hair stylist and friend Jen)
Lemon Hand Scrub
2 cups sugar
3 T aloe Vera gel
3 T sweet almond oil
5 drops lemon
5 drops lime
*Combine until you get the consistency you like. You can add more oil or aloe if you need to. Other essential oils would be great too! Maybe lavender?!?
*Makes 4 small jars