Salt and sugar scrubs are treatments that really work, and they are the easiest to do. Not only is slathering on olive oil and sugar oozing pleasurable, but the exfoliating factor leaves your skin feeling refreshed and vibrant, as well as super soft and smelling good.
But one of the big mysteries is why they cost so much in stores, when it’s really cheap to make them. Making them at home also saves you all those polluting packaging and you make sure that the ingredients are of good quality and do not have chemicals in them.
Sugar Banana Scrub
When the plantains are starting to turn black they are perfect for this recipe. Instead of using oil, banana has all the benefits of softening the skin.
– 1 ripe banana
– 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar
– ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil.
Mix the ingredients together with a fork (don’t over puree it as it will get very thin). If you want to use it on your face, save some banana and mash it without sugar. In the shower, place the mixture on your skin and massage all over your body. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Oil and sugar scrub
This is the easiest of all, and it is really efficient in leaving the skin soft and radiant.
– 3 parts granulated sugar
– 1 part olive oil
– 15 or 20 drops of your favorite essential oil
Combine the ingredients and mix well. Smear them on your foot during the bath and rinse with lukewarm water.
Coconut and Brown Sugar Scrub
Coconut oil has a very subtle fragrance and is a super moisturizer.
– 1/2 cup coconut oil
– 1/2 cup of brown or brown sugar
– 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla
Mix the ingredients. Massage them over your body in the shower and rinse.
Lavender and salt scrub
This is one of the best products to heal dry skin and leave it smelling delicious.
– 1/2 cup of whole sea salt
– 1/3 cup grapeseed, jojoba, almond or coconut oil
– 1 tablespoon dried lavender
– 10 to 16 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix the ingredients and use the scrub in the shower or tub. Rinse.
Citrus Sugar and Salt Scrub
This blend will leave you energized and smelling great.
– 1/2 cup of sea salt
– ½ cup of the oil of your choice (jojoba, almond, olive…)
– 1 teaspoon of citrus juice (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit or a mix)
Mix the ingredients. Rub on your skin while taking a bath and rinse.
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