Mix 1 cup granulated sugar or coarse salt with 1/4 cup carrier oil, like olive, coconut, or sweet almond oil, and a few drops of essential oil if desired. Apply to damp skin in the shower with gentle circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Five Easy DIY Body Scrub Recipes Using Kitchen Ingredients
Making a DIY body scrub at home is a fun, affordable way to exfoliate and pamper the skin using ingredients already on hand. Here are five simple recipes to try.
Basic Sugar or Salt Scrub
Coffee Grounds Scrub
Combine 1/2 cup cooled, dried used coffee grounds with 1/4 cup brown sugar, then add coconut oil gradually to reach the desired consistency. Massage onto skin in the shower and rinse off.
Oatmeal and Honey Scrub
Grind 1/2 cup rolled oats into a coarse powder, then mix with 1/4 cup honey and 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt to form a paste. Apply and gently exfoliate, then rinse with warm water.
Lemon and Sugar Scrub
Mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with the juice and zest of one lemon and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Scrub gently, focusing on rough areas, then rinse with warm water.
Vanilla and Brown Sugar Scrub
Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Apply to damp skin, exfoliate gently, and rinse off. Store any leftover scrub in an airtight container and use within a few weeks, doing a patch test first if skin is sensitive.
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