Most of us are always extremely keen with our skincare routine. Always moisturizing and exfoliating our face but let’s not forget our bodies! And what’s the best way to take care of it? Body Scrubs. Body scrubs will help you remove the dead skin cells through exfoliation as well as cleanse the skin and increase the body’s blood circulation. If you’re not using a body scrub then you’re probably missing out.
You certainly don’t have to spent an insane amount of money just to take care of your body. There are many different ingredients that is available in your pantry that you could easily use to make your own a body scrub. These body scrubs will easily help you achieve that vibrant and youthful skin. Read on the see 7 simple DIY Body Scrub Recipes.
Coffee and Sugar Body Scrub
Coffee contains antioxidants which helps fight cellulite while sugar is a great exfoliator that helps get rid of dead skin. Combine these two together will leave your skin feeling extra smooth and healthy. Plus, the Olive oil also hydrates your skin, keeping it healthy. Just combine all the ingredients until you get paste like texture thenapply the paste into your skin. Take 10-15 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body.
What you need:
¼ cup Ground Coffee
¼ cup Sugar
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sugar Body Scrub
Brown sugar acts as the perfect exfoliator that can clear away those dry, dead skin cells on your body. Plus,it also gives you that a youthful glow. While Honey on the other hand acts as a moisturizer. It’s full of antioxidants that will help repair your skin and protect it against environmental damage. Just mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl and lather it all over your body for about 10 minutes while massaging it.
What you need:
2 Cups of Brown Sugar
½ Cup Olive Oil
¼ Cup Honey
Coffee and Salt Scrub
I’ am definitely amaze on the unconventional uses of coffee. This does an amazing job in tightening your skin and also reducing the appearance of cellulite. Coffee is also great in protecting our skin against harsh sun rays.
Salt is not only a great exfoliator but it also helps hydrate your skin and keep moisture within. It is commonly known as a skin-softening exfoliant that helps get rid of dead skin.
In a large bowl add sea salt and coffee grounds and stir. Then place the coconut oil and essential oils into the bowl and stir. Apply the paste into your skin. Take 10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body.
What you need:
1 ½ cup sea salt
1 cup dried coffee grounds
1 cup coconut oil
5-15 drops of Lemon essential oil
Salt and Cream Body Scrub
Creams are well known for its full of lactic acids and fat nourish that will help improve the texture of your skin- making it smoother.
The Vanilla doesn’t just add that heavenly scent but it also heals and protects your skin. Just mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. In the shower, apply salt and cream scrub in vigorous circles all over the body. Rinse off and quickly check how soft your skin is.
What you need:
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup sea salt
5 drops vanilla essential oil
Orange and Sugar Body Scrub
The benefits of orange for your skin are extensive. That’s why it’s perfect to use in every aspect of our daily beauty regimes. Oranges prevents the skin from saggingand improve its firmness. While sugar is great in exfoliating the top layer of your skin, removing all the dead skin cells.
Finely grate the zest of an entire orange then combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Apply to the skin and leave it for about 5-10 minutes.
What you need:
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoon Citrus Orange
2 Tablespoon Coconut oil
10 Drops of Orange essential oil
5 Drops of Lemon essential oil
Pomegranate Body Scrub
If you’ve been suffering from uneven, patchy looking skin, sunburn, and sunspots then this body scrub will be perfect for you. Pomegranate fights skin damage caused by too much sun exposure. It does not only prevent uneven skin tone but it also makes your skin radiant and the Coconut oil will add that extra moisture to your skin.
Using a blender puree ½ the package of pomegranate seeds. In a medium size bowl, combine the coconut oil, sugar, pomegranate puree and mix well. Lather the scrub to your skin and leave it for 10 minutes.
What You Need:
1 Cup Coconut Oil
½ Cup Sugar
½ Package of pomegranate seeds
Almond Oil and Lavender Body Scrub
One of the common use of almond oil is relieving muscle pains and soreness. Perfect for those tiring and stressful days at work!It also protects your skin from the sun and heal redness and pain from the sun exposure. While the Lavender contains powerful antioxidants that can fight against the harmful effects of pollutants on the skin. Just mix all ingredients in bowl and apply to the skin for about 10 minutes.
What you need:
1 cup sea salt or epsom salt
1/2 cup a sweet almond oil
1/4 teaspoon of floral oil
1/4 cup lavender buds
Whether you want to give your skin a treat or you just want to unwind and relax, creating your own body scrubs is always a great idea! So, try these body scrubs today and let me know what you think!
Do you have any favorites on this list? Let me know in the comment section below or send me an email, I would love to hear from you!
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