Content

• Ingredients
• Regular salt scrub
• Citrus Salt Scrub
• Coconut Salt Scrub
• Degreasing salt scrub
• Coffee Salt Scrub
• Mint Salt Scrub
• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Make a regular salt scrub
• Method 2 of 3: Create Salt Scrub Recipes
• Method 3 of 3: Use a salt scrub
• Tips
• Warnings

A salt scrub is a great exfoliator and moisturizer for the skin. You can make your own salt scrubs at home with a few simple ingredients. When making scrubs, you can either follow the recipe or set up your own experiments. Colorants and fragrances can be added to homemade salt scrubs to give them an interesting hue and a relaxing or invigorating scent. And once you've finished your recipe to perfection, you can place the product in a pretty jar to make the perfect gift.

Ingredients

Regular salt scrub

• 1 cup (300 grams) salt
• ½ cup (150 ml) oil
• 5-15 drops of essential oils (optional)

Citrus Salt Scrub

• ½ cup (150 grams) fine sea salt
• ½ cup (150 ml) oil
• 1 teaspoon (2 grams) citrus zest

Coconut Salt Scrub

• 2 cups (400 grams) coconut oil
• 1 cup (250 grams) epsom salt
• 8-10 drops of essential oils

Degreasing salt scrub

• ½ cup (150 grams) table salt
• ¾ cups (200 ml) grape seed oil
• 3 tablespoons (50 ml) liquid Castile soap
• 12 drops of essential oils

Coffee Salt Scrub

• 2 cups (500 grams) fine sea salt
• ½ cup (30 grams) instant coffee
• ½ cup (100 grams) coconut oil

Mint Salt Scrub

• 1 cup (250 grams) epsom salt
• 1 cup (200 grams) coarse sea salt
• ⅓ cups (80 ml) grape seed oil
• 6 drops of essential peppermint oil
• 4 drops of red food coloring

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Make a regular salt scrub

1. 1 Choose salt. In a salt scrub, salt is used as an exfoliant (exfoliating agent) that removes dead skin cells, leaving it soft and smooth. Several types of salt can be used, including table salt, sea salt, Himalayan salt, table salt, English salt, and Dead Sea salt.
   • Sea and Epsom salts are the most popular options for these scrubs. However, the type of salt is not as important as its grinding. For a salt scrub, choose fine ground salt instead of coarse salt because it is better for exfoliating.
   • You can even combine different types of salts in one scrub.
   • You can also replace all or part of the salt in the recipe with white sugar, brown sugar, coffee, oatmeal, or ground nutshells.
2. 2 Choose a base oil. The base oil is the base that will preserve the integrity of the salt scrub and also moisturize the skin. You can use special oils or oils that are on hand (for example, in a cabinet in the kitchen). To avoid slipping in the shower, choose a light to medium oil that is easy to rinse off. These include:
   • grape seed oil and jojoba oil are light in consistency and have a subtle aroma;
   • sweet almond oil has a medium consistency and an unobtrusive aroma;
   • vegetable, olive and canola oils are medium in consistency and have a weak aroma;
   • coconut oil is medium in consistency and has a very strong sweet aroma;
   • peanut, nut and hazelnut oils can be light or medium in consistency and have a nutty flavor;
   • castor oil is thick and difficult to wash off.
3. 3 Create a fragrant scrub. A salt scrub requires nothing but salt and oil, but you can add aromas and essential oils if you want to change the smell of the scrub. You can choose fragrances based on your preference, season or a specific holiday. Make sure they are suitable for use on the skin.
   • Citrus oils such as lemon, orange and grapefruit are fresh, invigorating and great for spring / summer scrubs.
   • Floral oils such as ylang ylang, rose and geranium are sweet and suitable for summer.
   • Peppermint and cinnamon oils are invigorating and are great for Christmas and winter scrubs.
   • Lavender, vanilla, chamomile, and frankincense can all have quite soothing aromas.
4. 4 Mix the ingredients. Find a glass jar with an airtight lid to store your scrub. Pour the salt into a container and then add the base oil. The final chord can be a few drops of essential oils or fragrances. Pour until you achieve desired aroma and intensity. Stir the mixture well before use.
5. 5 Store leftover salt scrub. After using the product, close it with an airtight lid. Store in a cool dry place such as a bathroom cabinet. Since salt is a preservative, the scrub can last anywhere from one to two years without spoiling.
   • Sugar is also a preservative, but a sugar-based scrub will only last for a few months.

Method 2 of 3: Create Salt Scrub Recipes

1. 1 Try a citrus peel scrub. Citrus scrubs are great for morning treatments because they are fresh and invigorating. They are also great for post workout or sleep use. To make a citrus scrub, mix in a glass jar:
   • fine sea salt;
   • sweet almond oil or jojoba oil;
   • zest of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit, or a combination thereof.
2. 2 Whisk in a chic salt scrub with coconut oil. Coconut oil cools and moisturizes the skin, which is why this nourishing oil is used in salt scrubs. Combine coconut oil, epsom salt and 8-10 drops of essential oils in a glass jar and stir until smooth. Works well with essential oils:
   • vanilla;
   • patchouli;
   • Orange;
   • the Rose;
   • geranium.
3. 3 Make a degreasing salt scrub. The Degreasing Salt Scrub is great for washing your hands after cooking, yard work, or garage renovation. Liquid Castile soap in the ingredients eliminates the need to use soap, and the salt removes dirt and grime.
   • Combine salt, grape seed oil, and soap in a glass jar. Add 12 drops of essential oils. Stir to combine the ingredients and store the degreasing salt scrub in your kitchen, bathroom, pantry, or other utility room.
4. 4 Start your day with a coffee salt scrub. A coffee salt scrub is another great way to start your morning. It is also an alternative to citrus scrubs, which are very popular. To make this scrub:
   • mix coffee and salt together;
   • add room temperature coconut oil (it will be soft and easy to stir);
   • mix until smooth.
5. 5 Make a festive mint candy scrub. This multi-colored salt scrub is perfect for the holidays and makes an excellent gift. To make it, combine salt, oil and 6 drops of peppermint oil in a bowl. Stir well and then divide the mixture in half by pouring half into another bowl.
   • Add red food coloring to one part. Stir to distribute the paint evenly throughout the mixture.
   • Spoon a layer of red scrub into the bottom of the glass jar. Tamp down. Also add a layer of white scrub on top of the red scrub with a spoon. Continue alternating until the jar is full or the product runs out.
   • For color scrubs, you can also use FD&C water-based liquid dyes for rich colors, or pearlescent mica powders for shimmery and pale shades.

Method 3 of 3: Use a salt scrub

1. 1 Get your skin wet. Fill your bathtub or turn on the shower. Drop in there for a few minutes and wait until the skin is soft and damp. This will make it easier for you to distribute the product throughout your body.
   • To exfoliate only the skin of your hands or feet, fill a bucket or bowl with water and soak your feet or hands in it for a few minutes.
   • You can also use a salt scrub on your face, but be very careful to avoid getting it in your eyes. Pour some water into the sink and wet your face with your hands or a towel.
2. 2 Rub the salt scrub into your skin. Open a jar of salt scrub and stir the contents with a spoon. Take out a tablespoon (15 grams) of salt scrub and place in the palm of your hand. Gently rub the salt scrub onto dry or rough skin areas such as arms, legs, and elbows. Rub in in a circular motion for one to two minutes to exfoliate and remove dead skin.
   • If you are using a salt scrub on your face, rub it in very gently. Do not let the product get into your eyes.
   • It is important to spoon out the scrub, otherwise bacteria, soap and water from your hands can contaminate the mixture.
3. 3 Rinse off the scrub. After you have gently rubbed the product into your skin, rinse it off under running water. If you are in the tub, dip the cleaned area under water and rinse off the salt.
   • If you have normal skin type, do not use a salt scrub or exfoliate your skin more than twice a week. Excessive exfoliation can lead to dryness, redness, itching, and tenderness of the skin.
   • If you have oily skin, use a salt scrub two to three times a week.
   • If you have dry skin, use a salt scrub once a week or as needed to get rid of dead skin cells.

Tips

• Instead of a spoon, you can use a seashell as a cute and original scrub scrubber.

Warnings

• Do not use a salt scrub on cuts or scrapes, as salt will burn.