At-home pampering is more and more common, so pamper yourself with this DIY Homemade Coconut Oil Salt Scrub, the perfect exfoliation tool made with healthy, all-natural ingredients!
Homemade skincare is becoming more and more common. This is partially because many of us do not know how to pronounce the ingredients found in common skincare. Natural skincare allows us to know exactly what is going on our bodies when using.
Up your body’s skincare game with this Homemade Coconut Oil Salt Scrub, an easy 3-ingredient recipe meant to exfoliate, moisturize, and leave a gorgeous lingering scent with the help of skin-safe essential oils. Use this amazing scrub on your legs, arms, feet, and hands to reveal perfectly supple skin.
Salt vs sugar scrubs
Both salt and sugar scrubs deserve praise when it comes to DIY skincare. (And I’ve loved making both!) The small crystals in salt and sugar create the grit needed to exfoliate. This means that as you rub a scrub into your body, the crystals are working to remove the top layer of dead skin off of the surface of your legs, feet, arms, and hands.Â
Sugar and salt are both great ingredients for a scrub, and choosing between them completely depends on your preferences. If you like sweeter scents, sugar could be a great option to use alongside sweet-scented essential oils. Salt scrubs are great with musk scents. Either way, you can customize your scrub to make a perfectly scented product that you love!
I also have a Homemade Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub that smells delicious and works beautifully!
Using a salt scrub
Some people have more sensitive skin than others. It is very important to recognize your skin type before using any products to determine whether or not they will work for you. Folks with sensitive skin will require less pressure and product when using a scrub to avoid any redness or irritation.
If you have a normal skin type, you do not have to be as careful when exfoliating. No matter your skin type, be sure to rub the scrub into your skin using a light hand. Also, do not rub in the same area for too long to avoid discomfort. Treat your scrub like a gentle self-care moment and relish in the relaxation!
Ingredients in my homemade coconut oil salt scrub
Use these three simple, clean ingredients for your salt scrub!
- 1 cup fine Kosher salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 10 drops of your favorite essential oil
How to make homemade coconut oil salt scrub
Begin by mixing the salt, coconut oil, and essential oil in a bowl. Mix well.
Store in a glass lidded jar in a cool, dark, dry place.
To use: scoop a few tablespoons of scrub into your hand and gently rub over legs, feet, arms, and hands to reveal soft, smooth skin.
Notes/Tips/Troubleshooting: Be sure to allow your melted coconut oil to cool slightly before adding it to the salt as to not dissolve any of the solids.
Use one or a mix of essential oils in your scrub. Just make sure you don’t overdo it – essential oils can be strong!
Take care in using essential oils that are safe for skin contact.
Storage: Store in a lidded glass jar away from light, moisture, and heat.
It can be harsh on skin if you’re not careful. Using a light touch when using any scrub eliminates any harshness. Be sure to scrub lightly only a few times per week to avoid irritation.
You can use either or a mixture of both! Either salt will work well for exfoliation.
Yes, coconut oil will solidify. When using, the heat of your hands will melt the oil into a luxurious scrub.
This scrub is perfect on your legs before or after shaving, arms, feet, and hands.
Avoid using this scrub on the face, as it is meant for the body.
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Homemade Coconut Oil Salt Scrub
Love the feeling of soft, smooth skin? Make your own DIY Homemade Coconut Oil Salt Scrub, made with all-natural ingredients for radiant skin!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 10 drops of your favorite essential oil
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the salt, coconut oil, and essential oil in a bowl. Mix well.
- Store in a glass lidded jar in a cool, dark, dry place.
- To use: scoop a few tablespoons of scrub into your hand and gently rub over legs, feet, arms, and hands to reveal soft, smooth skin.
Notes
Notes: Be sure to allow your melted coconut oil to cool slightly before adding it to the salt as to not dissolve any of the solids.
Use one or a mix of essential oils in your scrub. Just make sure you don’t overdo it – essential oils can be strong!
Take care in using essential oils that are safe for skin contact.
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