Pamper Yourself with These Aromatic Scrub Recipes
Do you struggle with cracked dry tough feet in the fall and winter? Winter weather can be a cause of seasonal dry skin. Enter the scene: salt scrubs followed by a moisturizing massage oil or body butter!
Exfoliating is a critical part of any beauty routine. It removes dry skin cells, helps unclog pores, opens ingrown hair follicles and stimulates blood flow to the skin. With increased blood flow it is easier for cells to regenerate, keeping your glow smooth and healthy. Not to mention salt is known for drawing toxicity out of the body and serves as an anti-inflammatory agent, soothing sore muscles and easing aches and pains. I use a salt scrub once a week. I wouldn’t do it more than 2 times a week as over exfoliating can be damaging to the skin.
What’s the difference between a salt and sugar scrub?
The main difference is the size of the exfoliating granule. Sugar contains smaller particles than salt and is better for sensitive skin. I wouldn’t use a salt scrub on my face as it is much too abrasive, however that extra exfoliation is great for feet, elbows, knees, and calluses.
How to make an aromatic scrub:
With this easy to make, all-natural aromatic scrub and cream, we can let the plants restore and heal our skin again. When I’m making homemade skincare recipes, I want natural ingredients that work, but are also safe for the skin. These aromatic scrub recipes contain jojoba oil which is not only moisturizing but doesn’t clog pores and sugar or salt for exfoliating. And of course, essential oils to help promote skin healing, and calm the mind and body. Aromatic scrubs only take 30 seconds to whip up and make great gifts!
Aromatic Skin Care Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse sea salt or sugar
- 1/2 cup oil (I prefer jojoba oil)
- 8-10 drops of essential oil of choice
Instructions
- Combine essential oils with jojoba oil.
- Add salt and combine to mix.
- Store in glass jar.
- Use a small amount of scrub and rub in circular motion over skin.
Notes
Use within 6 months.
Always store essential oil products in glass jars.
*Use caution in shower as oils can make some shower floors a little slippery if used in excess.
My Favorite Aromatic Scrub Recipes:
Lemon Honey Salt Scrub
1 cup coarse sea salt
1/2 cup oil (FCO or jojoba oil)
10 drops lemon essential oil
1 tablespoon raw honey
Muscle Relief Salt Scrub
1 cup dead sea salt
1/2 cup oil (FCO or jojoba oil)
5 drops Copaiba
5 drops Peppermint
Lavender Eucalyptus Salt Scrub
1 cup Epsom salt or coarse sea salt
1/2 cup oil (FCO or jojoba oil)
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Eucalyptus
Pamper Yourself Salt Scrub
1 cup coarse sea salt or epsom salt
1/2 cup oil (FCO or jojoba oil)
8 drops Blue Tansy
Invigorating Himalayan Salt Scrub
1 cup fine pink Himalayan Salt
1/4 cup jojoba oil
12 drops Grapefruit
6 drops Rosemary
3 drops Juniper Berry
Ylang Ylang Vanilla Sugar Scrub
2 tablespoons jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil
5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
3 drops Vanilla oleoresin oil
1 cup sugar
*optional: add crushed dried flowers.
Hope you are able to try a few of these aromatic scrubs! Let me know what you think!
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