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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Making a food-based scrub
• Method 2 of 3: Making a baking soda scrub
• Method 3 of 3: Making a scrub soap

A visit to the spa is relaxing, but it can be very expensive. You can make your own soothing and exfoliating product using ingredients you have in your home. There are many varieties of homemade scrubs, ranging from the simplest cream scrubs to the time-consuming scrub soaps. Make them yourself and share the recipe with your friends.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Making a food-based scrub

1. 1 Make a coffee scrub. The coffee grounds itself can act as a natural exfoliator that exfoliates your skin well and reduces the appearance of cellulite. For these purposes, you can use freshly ground coffee or take yesterday's used cake. For a scrub recipe, you will need 1 cup of coconut oil, ½ cup of sugar, 1/3 cup of ground coffee, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
   • Combine the ingredients in a small bowl, then store the mixture in a sealed glass container.
2. 2 Make a banana scrub. This is another great way to use food waste and take care of your skin. This scrub is very cheap as it does not require the addition of oils. Just mix a few ingredients together:
   • 1 ripe banana
   • 3 tablespoons of sugar
   • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional)
3. 3 Use tomatoes. Tomatoes have an excellent cooling effect, which is especially beneficial for the skin after prolonged sun exposure. For this recipe, you need overripe tomatoes that are no longer suitable for human consumption. Take: 1 ½ cup sugar, 1 tomato, 3/4 cup oil, 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil such as citronella (optional).
   • Chop the tomato as thinly as possible and then stir all the ingredients in a small bowl. Store in a refrigerator in an airtight container.
   • Do not store this scrub for more than one week, as it may ferment. If you've made a large batch of scrub, store it in the freezer.
4. 4 Make an oat scrub. Oatmeal has excellent exfoliating properties. Your skin will be rejuvenated after using a mixture of oat flour, sugar and coconut oil. This recipe will make a large batch of scrub that will last for about six months. You will need 1 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup oatmeal.
   • Mix the ingredients by hand or using a food processor.
   • Store in an airtight container.
   • This scrub can be a great gift for a friend if you've made too much of it.
5. 5 Make a mango scrub. Mango naturally cools and relaxes your skin. This is a great way to transform showering into a fabulous experience. You will need ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, ¼ cup chopped mango, and 2-4 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional).
   • Use more sugar for a thicker consistency.

Method 2 of 3: Making a baking soda scrub

1. 1 Get everything you need ready. Baking soda is a versatile product that can be used for a variety of purposes, from cleaning your toilet to grooming your hair. Just buy or find soda at home.
2. 2 Make a paste. To form a pasty consistency, you just need to add water to the baking soda. Scoop the baking soda into your palm and pour it into a bowl. Then slowly add the water one tablespoon at a time.
   • Add granulated sugar to enhance the scrubbing effect.
   • For an aromatic effect, add 3-5 drops of witch hazel extract.
3. 3 Massage your skin. This process will help remove dead skin particles. Start at the toes and work your way up to the head. Rub the mixture into your skin with your hands. You can do this while showering or just before.
   • For best results, let the scrub soak into your skin for two minutes before rinsing it off.
4. 4 Shower after your procedure. Turn on the water and rinse off the remaining scrub. In this case, there is no need to use soap, washcloth or loofah. Massage the body with your hands, rinsing off the remains of the scrub.
   • This is a gentle peeling recipe. If you need a deeper cleanse, use sugar, but don't rub it too roughly into your skin.

Method 3 of 3: Making a scrub soap

1. 1 Prepare the required ingredients. This process will require more effort and more ingredients. You will need:
   • 255 grams of shea butter (shea butter)
   • 170 grams of cocoa butter
   • 43 grams of Azuki beans
   • 85 grams of crushed rice
   • 43 grams of ground almonds
   • 10-15 drops of essential oil of your choice.
2. 2 Grind dry ingredients. If you haven't purchased pre-ground rice, beans, and almonds, use a food processor or blender to do so. Make sure the ingredients are well chopped.
   • It's okay if some particles are larger than others.This will create a massage effect that will exfoliate the skin.
3. 3 Mix oils. In a small saucepan, combine the shea butter and cocoa butter. Turn the heat on to low and leave the pan on until the oils are completely dissolved and mixed together.
4. 4 Add scrubbing particles. Combine the ground rice, almonds, beans and oil mixture. Stir until smooth.
5. 5 Add essential oil. The choice of oil depends on your preference. You can use citrus oils such as lemon or citronella, or herbal oils such as eucalyptus or tea tree.
   • If you are using essential oils and you have a whole set available, then you can add several types at once. For example, small amounts of lavender and tea trees.
6. 6 Let the ingredients harden. Place the mixture in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This will help the exfoliants to spread evenly throughout the mass. The mixture should not be transparent.
   • The scrub soap left in the freezer will completely freeze, which will complicate the further process of use.
7. 7 Pour the mixture into molds. You can use any shape you have in your home. Metal cookie cutters are ideal for this purpose. If you don't have anything like this, you can use cupcake molds.
8. 8 Refrigerate the molds. Place the molds in the refrigerator. Wait a few hours. Once the soap has set, it can be easily removed from the molds. The frozen scrub soap does not need further storage in the refrigerator.
9. 9 Use a scrub soap in the shower. Use it exactly the same way you would use a bar of soap. After moisturizing your skin with water, massage it gently with a soap scrub. Then rinse off the residue with water.
   • Applying a scrub soap to the skin activates its exfoliating effect.