Body scrubs are perfect for hydrating and nourishing your skin - especially when they’re packed with natural goodies like Himalayan salt and essential oils! Plus, they’re super simple to whip up at home using just a few natural ingredients.
Ready to get your glow on? Keep reading for 3 of the best DIY body scrub recipes to help you achieve smooth, glowing skin.
How Do Body Scrubs Help Skin?
Body scrubs are incredibly effective when it comes to improving the look and feel of your skin.
Combining a physical exfoliant together with nourishing oils has a range of benefits, helping to:
- Remove dead cells from the surface of the skin
- Promote circulation and new skin cell turnover
- Hydrate and soften dry skin
- Prevent ingrown hairs
- Smooth razor bumps
- Clear impurities and congestion
- And leave your skin feeling refreshed and revitalised!
As a general rule, you’ll want to start by using a body scrub once a week, before gradually building this up to 3-4 times a week.
How to Make Your Own Natural Body Scrubs
To create your own body scrub, you only need two elements: a liquid base (like jojoba, almond or coconut oil) paired with exfoliating granules (such as Himalayan salt or sugar). It’s important to use only finely ground salt, rather than coarse salt, to ensure the scrub is gentle enough for your skin.
Essential oils are a great addition to body scrub recipes as they provide added aromatherapy benefits. Soothing oils like lavender or chamomile are perfect for a calming body scrub before bed, while uplifting oils like lemon or grapefruit will get you motivated in the mornings!
A basic body scrub recipe looks something like this:
- 1-2 cups physical exfoliant
- ½ cup of your chosen base oil
- 10-20 drops essential oils
Explore 3 of our favourite DIY body scrub recipes to get you started:
Citrus Coconut Body Scrub
This energising body scrub is ideal for your morning shower! Uplifting citrus oils paired with sweet-smelling coconut oil will motivate you for the day ahead.
You’ll need:
- 1-1/2 cups finely ground Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup liquid coconut oil
- 10-20 drops of grapefruit, tangerine and lemon essential oil
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight jar or container out of direct sunlight.
Sleepy Lavender Body Scrub
Relax and recharge after a busy day with this soothing lavender body scrub. You’ll need:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup liquid coconut oil
- 10-20 drops of lavender essential oil
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight jar or container out of direct sunlight.
Nourishing Geranium Body Scrub
Jojoba oil and geranium oil are the perfect combo to achieve nourished, glowing and hydrated skin! You’ll need:
- 1 cup finely ground Himalayan salt
- 1/2 cup Jojoba oil
- 10-20 drops geranium essential oil
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight jar or container out of direct sunlight.
Ps - these body scrubs also make great homemade gift ideas for your loved ones!
Get started by shopping our range of Himalayan salt, essential oils and bath soaks online right here at Inspire Me Naturally.
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