Take some time to pamper yourself! Make one of these 20+ easy body scrub recipes and treat yourself to a special spa day. Great for gifts too.
I’m one of those lucky people with oily skin. I’m not being sarcastic – I really don’t mind it because I’m hoping it helps keep the wrinkles at bay (or is that a myth?). But really, it’s mostly fine.
Except there’s one issue . . . I get build up on my skin and I absolutely have to exfoliate regularly. And I don’t know if you body exfoliators have noticed, but those scrubs aren’t cheap!
Here’s a great solution – make them yourself using body scrub recipes. It’s really easy to make a scrub, and you can use a lot of common items that are already in your cabinets!
How to Make Body Scrubs
Generally speaking, a scrub you make is going to have at least three base ingredients:
Carrier – something like coconut oil that holds the scrubbing material
Scrub – salt or sugar provide the exfoliating portion of the scrub
Scent or Coloring – most people like to add scent or coloring or both to their scrub
You’ll mix the three together and add any extras that you like. If your scrub is too liquid-y, you’ll add more salt or sugar. If it’s too coarse, you’ll add more carrier.
Store in an airtight container to gift. Usually they can be left out for a week or two, or in the fridge for longer. This is why I typically make them in small batches.
It’s hard to ruin a DIY body scrub! Give one of these body scrub recipes a try and you’ll find out how easy it is. There are recipes for body, hand, lips, and more. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
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Cinnamon Sugar Hand Scrub
This cinnamon sugar hand scrub recipe smells like delicious baked goods! Make your hands soft and is perfect for a gift idea. So easy.
You'll love how this scrub makes your skin smell like a tropical vacation! Heidi also gives a recipe for making Piña Colada mini soaps that are so adorable you need to go look at them now!
This rich DIY sugar scrub recipe with coffee and mandarin essential oils is so easy and quick to make that you’ll want to make them in batches wrapped as gifts around the holidays.
This great smelling peppermint scrub is perfect for softening winter skin and makes a great Christmas gift. It is also a great way to relax during this crazy busy season!
This scrub will remind you a sipping a delicious cocktail while sitting by the pool! The grapefruit in it will help even out skin tone and prevent acne.
This body scrub recipe not only smells delightful, it uses avocado oil which is full of nutrients and brown sugar that contains Glycolic acid that kills bacteria.
The coffee in this scrub improves circulation and helps stimulate those problem areas. Show that cellulite who’s boss and make your legs a little smoother.
These little beauties would make a great gift for the mermaid lover in your life! Sarah gives some great tips for making these cubes and getting the amazing colors without staining your skin.
This gently scented lavender sugar scrub recipe will leave you feeling relaxed, even if you aren’t ready for bed. This body scrub is easy to make at home with simple kitchen and beauty ingredients and is a safer way to exfoliate than many chemical concoctions.
Making this super cute and easy sugar scrub is a great activity for a little girl's birthday party. You could watch the movie, make the scrub and send it home with the kids as a favor!
This scrub contains oatmeal, which is soothing to the skin, while coconut oil moisturizes. This is a great lightweight scrub if you don't want to go too crazy.
Ashley Witcher
Wednesday 4th of May 2016
Wow! So much body scrub recipes to choose from! I'm so glad to have found your article. I can't wait to try each one of them! Thanks for sharing!