Have you discovered the awesomeness of body scrubs yet?
They are SO easy to make and are a great addition to your shower routine. They also make wonderful gifts! I don’t recommend using them daily, but a few times a week is fine.
Directions for all the scrubs:
Pour Himalayan Pink salt in an 8-ounce PET Plastic wide mouth jar (not glass because the container gets slippery)
Add the carrier first then the essential oils. Stir… and that’s it!
I have included one scrub recipe just for the face; notice it contains sugar instead of salt. Salt can be drying to facial tissue. Actually, you can substitute the salt for brown sugar in any of these blends. But…No licking!
Keep your scrub in the shower and scoop out a handful, rub on your body then rinse! Your skin will feel soft and the essential oils will give you an aromatic healthy boost!
“Clear the Crud” Detox Scrub
4 oz Himalayan Pink Salt
4 oz Jojoba Oil
15 Drops of Juniper Berry essential oil (Juniperus communis)
10 Drops of Rosemary essential oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
5 Drops of Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi)
“You’re Getting Very Sleepy” Bedtime Scrub
4 oz Himalayan Pink salt
4 oz Jojoba Oil
10 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavendula angustifolia)
10 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil (Chamaemelum nobile)
5 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis)
“Breathe Easier” Respiratory Support Scrub
4 oz Himalayan Pink salt
4 oz Jojoba Oil
20 drops Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
10 drops Spike Lavender essential oil (Lavendula latifolia)
10 drops Ravintsara essential oil (Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8 cineole)
“Rejuvinate and Glow” Facial Scrub
4 oz Himalayan Pink salt
1 oz Jojoba Oil
3 oz Virgin Coconut Oil
10 drops Carrot Seed essential oil (Daucus carota)
10 drops Frankincense essential oil (Boswelia carterii)
5 drops Rosewood essential oil (Aniba rosaeodora)
Do you have a scrub recipe you love? Please feel free to share it with us in the comment section below!
Love those scrubs! Great recipes Liz!
Thanks Cynthia! Do you know until two years ago I didn’t even know what a scrub was! Thanks for stopping by Cynthia!
I have been making my own scrubs for awhile, using regular sea salt and coconut oil. Do you think the Himalayan salt makes much difference?
Such a great question Meryl, and I may have to go back and include what I’m about to share in that post! Himalayan Pink Salt is packed with minerals and actually very good for you to injest; we use it in our kitchen at home. Himalayan Pink salt’s pink color is a result of the trace elements in the salt, including iron. These naturally present minerals are essential for our health, and can be readily absorbed through scrubs and other bathing therapies (like soaking in the tub). It is known to help stimulateg circulation, sooth sore muscles, reduce acid reflux, lower blood pressure, and remove toxins. I’ve never seen THAT on a container of Morton’s salt
Hi, I love all these recipe, But I confused where I get those essential oil? I don’t know actually.
Hello Liz,
I have used the detox scrub and I had red swollen spots on my belly. Is this an allergy or a detox reaction? greats
Hi Ingrid, without knowing the brand of essential oil you used you history of essential oil use or the age of the oils, I’d say you either had a bit of irritation from one of the essential oils or scrubbed a little too hard with the salt. If any of the essential oils weren’t fresh and within their shelf life, it is possible they were oxidized which can be very irritation to skin. If you make it again, make sure you’re using fresh oils and add some Lavender to the recipe to help nourish the skin. Thanks so much for writing Ingrid!