Salt scrubs are suitable for shedding dead skin cells and moisturizing the skin. You can make your own salt scrub at home with a few simple ingredients and using recipes or experimenting with your own creations. You can add coloring agents and fragrances to your homemade salt scrub to make it look appealing and produce a calming or refreshing scent. Once you've perfected the recipe, you can put the scrub in a decorated jar to make a sweet gift.
Ingredients
Basic Salt Scrub
- 300 grams of salt
- 120 ml of oil
- 5-15 drops essential oil (optional)
Citron Salt Scrub
- 120 grams of fine sea salt
- 118 ml of oil
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) grated orange peel
Coconut Salt Scrub
- 400 grams of coconut oil
- 240 grams of Epsom salt
- 8-10 drops of essential oil
Oil/Fat Lifting Salt Scrub
- 150 grams kosher salt (or regular salt if not available)
- 180 ml grapeseed oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) castile soap (olive oil-based soap)
- 12 drops of essential oil
Coffee Salt Scrub
- 470 grams fine sea salt
- 30 grams of instant coffee
- 100 grams of coconut oil
Peppermint Salt Scrub
- 240 grams Epsom salt
- 190 grams of coarse sea salt
- 80 ml grapeseed oil
- 6 drops peppermint essential oil
- 4 drops red food coloring
Step
Part 1 of 3: Making a Regular Salt scrub
Step 1. Select the salt you want to use
For scrubs, salt is used as an exfoliant that removes dead skin cells and makes the skin feel smooth and soft. There are many different types of salt that can be used, including table salt, sea salt, Himalayan salt, Dead Sea salt, kosher salt, or Epsom salt.
- Sea salt and Epsom salt are the most common types of salt used as scrubs. In fact, the type of salt chosen is not as important as the texture. For a salt scrub, choose salt that has been ground (not coarse salt) as refined salt exfoliates the skin better.
- You can also combine several types of salt in one scrub.
- You can also replace all or part of the salt required in the recipe with white sugar, brown sugar, coffee, oatmeal, or ground peanut shells.
Step 2. Choose a career oil
Carrier oil is a basic ingredient that can bind to salt scrubs, and can moisturize the skin. You can use special oil or the oil available in the pantry. So that you don't slip in the shower, choose an oil with a light or medium consistency that washes off easily and gets carried away by the water:
- Grapeseed and jojoba oils have a light consistency and a mild aroma
- Sweet almond oil has a medium consistency and a light aroma
- Vegetable, olive, and canola oils have medium consistency and slight aroma
- Coconut oil has a medium consistency and a very strong sweet aroma
- Peanut, walnut, and hazelnut oils have a light to medium consistency and a mild, nutty aroma
- Castor oil has a thick consistency and is difficult to clean or rinse off
Step 3. Modify your scrub with fragrance
Salt scrubs themselves don't require anything other than salt and oil, but you can add perfume and essential oils if you want to change the scrub's scent. You can have a fragrance that you like or according to the season and certain holidays/festivals. Make sure the selected fragrance is suitable for the skin.
- Citrus oils such as lemon, orange, and grapefruit oils have a fresh, energizing scent and are perfect for spring and summer themed scrubs.
- Flower oils such as ylang oil, rose, and geranium have a sweet fragrance with a summer mood.
- Peppermint and cinnamon oils have a refreshing scent that's perfect for Christmas and winter themed salt scrubs.
- Lavender, vanilla, chamomile and frankincense oils have a very calming aroma.
Step 4. Mix the ingredients
Look for glass jars with airtight lids for storing scrubs. Pour salt into jars and add carrier oil. Finally, add a few drops of essential oil or fragrance until you get the fragrance and strength you like. Stir the mixture thoroughly before use.
Step 5. Save the remaining salt scrub
When you are finished making or using a scrub, store the scrub in an airtight container. Place the jar or container in a cool, dry place, such as a bathroom cupboard. Since salt is a preservative, your scrub can last from one to two years without a rancid smell.
Sugar is also a preservative, but sugar-based scrubs only last for a few months
Part 2 of 3: Making a Salt scrub Recipe
Step 1. Make a scrub with citrus peel
Citron scrub is suitable for use in the morning because of its refreshing aroma. In addition, this scrub is also suitable for use after exercising or taking a nap. To make this scrub, mix the following ingredients in a glass jar:
- Fine sea salt
- Sweet almond oil or jojoba
- Grated orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit rind (or a combination of these)
Step 2. Make a fancy salt scrub out of coconut oil
Coconut oil can soothe and moisturize the skin making it a good ingredient to use in a salt scrub. Combine coconut oil, Epsom salt, and 8-10 drops of essential oil in a glass jar, then stir the ingredients until they have a smooth consistency. Some types of essential oils that are suitable for this scrub are:
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Orange
- Rose
- Geranium
Step 3. Make an oil or grease-removing salt scrub
This scrub is perfect for washing hands after cooking, working in the garden/yard, or doing repairs/maintenance in the garage. Liquid castile soap (soap based on olive oil) in recipes can replace the function of soap, while salt works to remove dirt and dust that sticks to the skin.
Combine salt, grapeseed oil, and soap in a glass jar. Add 12 drops of essential oil. Stir until evenly mixed and store the scrub in the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, laundry room, and equipment/utensil room
Step 4. Start the day with a coffee salt scrub
Coffee salt scrub is the right type of scrub to start the day and can be an alternative to the citrus scrub that people often use. To make this scrub:
- Mix salt and coffee.
- Add coconut oil that has been heated to room temperature (the oil will be smooth and easy to stir).
- Stir the ingredients to mix them.
Step 5. Make a festive candy cane peppermint scrub
These colorful salt scrubs are perfect for a special holiday or celebration and make a pretty gift. To make it, combine salt, oil, and six drops of peppermint oil in a bowl. Stir well, then divide the mixture in half by transferring half of it to a second bowl.
- Use red dye to color the half. Stir the mixture to even out the color.
- Use a spoon to add a layer/stack of red scrub to the bottom of the glass jar. Take and pour the white scrub over the red scrub. Keep adding scrubs alternately until the jar is full or you run out of scrub.
- Other coloring agents that can be used to make colored salt scrubs are water-based liquid food coloring (for a vibrant color) or shimmery mica powder (for a paler, shinier color).
Part 3 of 3: Using Salt Scrub
Step 1. Wet your skin
Fill the tub with water or turn on the shower faucet. Soak or shower for a few minutes to moisten and moisturize the skin. This will make it easier for you to spread or spread the scrub over your skin.
- To use the scrub on your feet or hands only, fill a bucket or bowl with water and soak your feet or hands for a few minutes.
- You can also use a salt scrub on your face, but rub the scrub carefully and avoid the eye area. Fill the water with water and use your hands or a washcloth to wet your face.
Step 2. Rub the scrub on the skin
Open the jar and use a spoon to stir the mixture. Take a tablespoon (15 grams) of scrub and pour it into your palms. Carefully rub the scrub over dry skin or rough areas (eg hands, feet and elbows). Apply the scrub in circular motions for a minute or two to slough off and remove dead skin cells.
- If you use a salt scrub on your face, be careful when you rub the scrub on your skin. Do not let the scrub into the eyes.
- It is important that you use a spoon when picking up the scrub. Otherwise, bacteria, soap, and water from your hands can contaminate the scrub mixture.
Step 3. Rinse the scrub
After carefully rubbing the scrub on the skin, rinse the scrub under running water. If you're in the shower, soak the scrubbed area in water and rinse the salt off your skin.
- For normal skin, don't use a salt scrub or exfoliate more than twice a week. Excessive exfoliation can cause dry, red, itchy, and sensitive skin.
- For oily skin, use a salt scrub two to three times a week.
- For dry skin, only use a salt scrub once a week or as needed to remove layers of dry skin.
