5 Homemade Salt Body Scrub Recipes

Scrubs are used for mechanical exfoliation that involves physically scrubbing the skin with an abrasive. They can contain abrasives such as microbeads (tiny plastic particles), salt or sugar crystals, crushed almond shells or apricot kernels, berry seeds, pumice, etc. Salt scrubs are quite popular among consumers because salt crystals effectively polish the skin without scratching it (provided they aren’t too big and rough) and dissolve easily, which helps prevent drain clogging.

Sugar & Sea Salt Homemade Body Scrub

This scrub contains two abrasives for an amazing polishing effect. In addition, high-quality vegetable oils help lock in moisture and make the skin super soft and smooth.

Place 1/2 cup of coarse sugar and 1/4 cup of sea salt in a bowl and mix well with a spoon. Add 2 tbsp of honey, 2 tbsp of coconut oil and 1/8 cup of shea butter (you may need to melt them in a microwave or double boiler first). Blend well, add 1 tsp of jojoba oil and stir well until blended. Finally, add 5–10 drops of peppermint oil and mix one last time. Transfer the scrub into a sterilized glass jar with a lid and store it in the fridge.

Lemon Salt Homemade Body Scrub

The scrub contains Himalayan salt that is valued for its unique mineral composition and lemon that whitens the skin and reduces pigmentation. It has a refreshing and revitalizing effect on the skin.

Squeeze the juice from one fresh lemon. Place 1 cup of Himalayan rock salt, also known as pink salt, in a bowl. Add the juice and 1/3 cup of olive or coconut oil (in fact, you can use any carrier oil of your choice that suits your skin type). Mix all the ingredients together until well-blended, put in an airtight container. You may also add several drops of rosemary or lavender oil for a nice fragrance and extra refreshing effect.

Coconut Oil Salt Homemade Body Scrub

Coconut oil is one of the best cosmetic oils out there. Due to its high essential fat content, it is slow to oxidize, and salt is a natural preservative, so this DIY scrub with coconut oil has a naturally long shelf life.

The recipe is very simple: mix 1 cup of coconut oil, 1/2 cup of Epsom salt and 4-5 drops of any essential oil of your choice. Store in an airtight container. You can substitute sea salt, Himalayan salt or any other kind of salt for Epsom salt if you wish.

Tea Tree Oil Salt Homemade Body Scrub

Tea tree oil is valued for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is great for taking care of problem skin prone to breakouts. And its scent makes the scrub refreshing and invigorating.

Mix 1 1/2 cups of table salt or sea salt with 10 tbsp of vegetable oil. Stir in 32 drops of tea tree oil and mix thoroughly until blended. Dispense the scrub into a jar and close the lid tightly.

Oil-Free Salt & Sugar Homemade Body Scrub

Most scrubs contain some kind of carrier oil that gives them texture and provides the skin with moisture and nutrients. If you don’t like oil in your scrub, you should try this recipe.

You’ll need 1 cup of liquid Castile soap, 1 cup of table salt or Epsom salt, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 cup of baking soda. Mix all the ingredients together until blended, add 30 drops of your favorite essential oil or oils and blend again. The scrub should have the fluffy consistency of mashed potatoes. Store the product in a plastic container.