Homemade bath scrub is not only cost-effective, but also much more natural than the market-bought ones. With the recipes given here, know how to make a homemade bath scrub.

How To Make A Homemade Bath Scrub

Each and every person in this world craves for a skin that is soft, smooth and completely free of any unwanted marks. In order to achieve this very purpose, they undertake a large number of steps, applying different types of creams and lotions, going for cosmetic treatments, making use of body scrubs, and so on. In case you are one of those who resort to the use of body scrubs, this article will prove quite handy to you. Go through the recipes given below and know how to make a homemade bath scrub.
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Homemade Bath Scrub Recipes
 
Recipe 1
 
Supplies Needed
  • 3 cups Epsom Salt (or coarse sea salt)
  • 1 cup Almond Oil (or canola oil or olive oil)
  • Essential Oils (for fragrance)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
Instructions
  • Take a large container or pot and put the salt in it.
  • Add the almond oil to the container and mix well.
  • Mix in the essential oil.
  • Your bath scrub is ready to be used.
Recipe 2
 
Supplies Needed
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • 2 drops Essential Oil (of your choice)
  • 2 drops Food Coloring (of your choice)
  • 2-3 drops Jojoba Oil (almond oil or olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp Baking Soda
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
Instructions
  • In a bow, put Epson salt and the essential oil. Mix well.
  • Add food coloring and jojoba oil, stirring the mixture thoroughly.
  • Finally, add baking soda and combine together.
  • Your bath scrub is ready to be used.
Recipe 3
 
Supplies Needed
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
Instructions
  • Put the olive oil in the mixing bowl and add coarse sea salt.
  • Making use of the spoon, mix the salt and oil thoroughly.
  • Your bath scrub is ready to be used.
Recipe 4
 
Supplies Needed
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin E Oil
  • 4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine together olive oil and vitamin E oil.
  • Add lavender essential oil, followed by pure vanilla extract. Stir well.
  • Finally, add sugar to the mixture, stirring gently. 
  • Your bath scrub is ready to be used.  
Using the Bath Scrubs 
  • Get into the shower and make sure that all the parts of your body get wet.
  • Scoop a handful of the body scrub onto your hands or on a body puff.
  • Scrub the mixture into your skin, making use of a circular motion.
  • In case of hands, feet, elbows and knees, scrub a bit extra.
  • Rinse off the body scrub with the help of warm water 
Some Tips 
  • While making any body scrub, you can add aromatherapy oils to the recipe, to provide a soothing effect as well.
  • Try to avoid rubbing the scrub on your face or around the eye area. In case it gets into your eyes, immediately wash off with water.

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