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Homemade Body Scrub

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The basic ratio is 1 part oil to 2 parts sugar or salt. Although it all depends on the type of scrub you want; for a more exfoliating scrub, use less oil (just enough so when you grab some with your hands, it will clump and stay together).

For a more moisturizing scrub, use the full amount of oil (for a liquidy slushy-like consistency). The oil will separate out after sitting a while, so just stir with a spoon before using.

Mix scrubs together and store in glass or plastic jars. For gift-giving, download our free beautiful labels, and attach a mini wooden spoon with a pretty ribbon:
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Body Scrub Recipes

Rosemary + Citrus Salt Scrub
2 cups Epsom or sea salt
1/2-1 cup carrier oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Zest from 1 lemon
Zest from 1 orange (optional)
2-3 tsp dried rosemary, crushed

Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
2 cups sugar
1/2-1 cup carrier oil
1 lemon, juiced & zested
1 drop red food coloring

Eucalyptus + Mint Salt Scrub
2 cups Epsom or sea salt
1/2-1 cup carrier oil
8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
3-6 drops peppermint oil
2-3 tsp dried mint leaves, crushed

Coconut Scrub

1 cup Epsom, sea salt or sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
3-4 drops of vanilla essential oil

See also
Fun Kids Lunches

Types of Carrier Oil

  • Sweet almond oil
  • Jojoba, grapeseed oil
  • Olive oil
  • Coconut oil (will harden at room temperature)
  • Safflower oil
  • Mineral oil
  • Can also replace some of the oil with Vitamin E oil for added moisturizing benefits

There is really no exact measurements when creating body scrubs. Add more or less scents depending on what you want the dominant ‘top-note’ to be. For the consistency, slowly add in the oil, stirring as you go until you get the thickness you want.

Remember to leave a few inches of headroom at the top of the jar, so you can stir it without the mixture spilling over the sides.

Other Essential Oil Combinations To Try
Grapefruit + Mint
Lavender + Vanilla
Lavender + Orange
Sandalwood + Bergamot
Sandalwood + Orange
Ginger + Citrus

Skin Types & Essential Oil Suggestions

Normal Skin

  • Cedarwood, geranium, jasmine, lavender, soy, neroli, evening primrose, almond, orange, geranium, palmarosa, roman chamo, rose, rosewood, ylang-ylang, tea tree.

Combination Skin

  • Geranium, rosewood, ylang-ylang, rose geranium hydrosol, neroli hydrosol.

Dry & Aging Skin

  • Almond, carrot seed, cedarwood, clary, jasmine, geranium, lavender, orange, palma rose, neroli, castor, extra virgin, wheat germ, sandalwood, rosewood, rose, ylang-ylang.

Oily Skin

  • Cedarwood, geranium, lavender, ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint,  cypress, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, coriander, lime, grapefruit, rose, rosemary, eucalyptus, mandarine, myrtle.
See also
Mini Gingerbread House

Sensitive Skin

  • Rose, rosewood, jasmine, chamomile

Tips When Using Body Scrubs

  • Avoid using salt scrubs on broken, irritated or freshly shaved skin, as the salt will sting.
  • Always apply to skin moistened with warm or tepid water, as this opens the pores and allows the healing ingredients to penetrate the skin more deeply.
  • For safety, remember to wash the tub bottom when done to remove the slippery film of oil that accumulates.

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