Going to the spa is very relaxing
but, it can be costly and time consuming. With a few dollars and less
time than it would take to go to the spa, you can make your own body
scrub at home and still have nice, rejuvenated, fresh skin.
Body scrubs
exfoliate, gently cleansing the dry surface of lifeless skin while
moisturizing the layer seabelow. Common exfoliants include salt, sugar
and coffee.
Before doing a body scrub you
should take a quick shower to remove any excess sweat or dirt from your
body.
If you have oily skin it is
recommended to do a scrub about once
a week.
If you have normal skin it is
recommended to do a scrub once or twice a month.
Scrubs should be done standing
in the bathtub because they tend to be
messy. After you quickly shower, dip
a facecloth in your scrub mixture and rub it on your skin in a circular
motion. Concentrate on the rough, thickened areas of the body, such as
the feet and elbows. Use all of the scrub to cover your entire body.
Rinse with warm water do not use soap and pat dry. While scrubbing
avoid any open wounds or irritation.
Sea Salt Scrub
Almond
Oatmeal Scrub
Pineapple
Scrub
Yogurt
Facial Scrub
Almond
Exfoliating Body Scrub
Simple Sugar Scrub for Dry
Skin
Cranberry
Sugar Scrub
Body Powder
Body Spray
Deodorant
Sea Salt Scrub
Sea Salt Scrub: This will leave
skin feeling smooth and wonderful. You will feel a little oily once you
rinse it off with warm water, but the oil will quickly be absorbed into
the skin.
1/4 cup sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2Tbsp mild soap-based shampoo
Mix well and apply.

Almond-Oatmeal Scrub: For dry or
sensitive skin.
2 Tbsp. ground almonds
1/4 cup oat flour
3 Tbsp. sweet almond or olive oil
1/4 cup yogurt
3Tbsp. mashed avocado
yogurt
Lightly grind the almond and oat
flour in a blender. Then blend the almond mixture with the oil. Add the
yogurt and avocado. Mix well and use.
Pineapple Scrub
Pineapple Scrub: for oily skin
and large pored skin.
1/2 cop chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup cornmeal
3 Tbps. Olive oil
Mash pineapple well. Sprinkle
with cornmeal, and add olive oil over the mixture. Stir until it look
like a sauce and use it.
Yogurt
Facial Scrub
Very easy to prepare and works
well to sooth, pamper and moisturize the skin. Mix all of the
ingredients to make a thick paste and massage the paste on your face.
Keep the paste on your face for 25 minutes and wash with warm water
followed by cold water.
6 ounces yogurt
2tbsp
honey
1tbsp
wheat germ oil ( kills bacteria in skin)
2tbsp
crushed almonds (to remove dead skin)
Almond Exfoliating Body
Scrub
1/4 cup coarse se salt
1/4 cup baby oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract,
vanilla extract, or lightly scented perfume oil
In a small bowl, stir the salt
and baby oil together until the oil is thoroughly incorporated into the
salt. Add the extract and stir until it, too, is incorporated.
Use in the shower, after you are
thoroughly wet. Apply with your hands, a washcloth, or a body puff
scrubber. Massage in and rinse off.
Simple Sugar Scrub for Dry
Skin
Another yummy body scrub for dry
skin.
1 cup brown sugar, white sugar,
or a mix
1/2 cup olive, grapeseed, or other
oil
2
drops vanilla or almond extract
In a medium bowl, combine the
sugar and the oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until you achieve a paste
like blend. Add extract if desired and stir until incorporated.
Transfer to a clean, airtight
glass container to slow breakdown of the oil.
In the shower, massage this
mixture gently over damp skin. It will exfoliate and moisturize at the
same time. Do not use on broken, irritated, or scarred skin. Avoid the
eyes. This is an especially oily mixture, so it is really best for dry
skin.
Store mixture in the
refrigerator for 6 month to a year.
Cranberry
Sugar Scrub
This scrub will polish your skin
and leave you with a nice scent tofresh fruits desire.
1/2 cup frozen cranberries

1 teaspoon vegetable glycerine
1/4 cup sweet almond oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 drops orange essential oil
2 tablespoons oat powder
In the container of a food processor, combine cranberries, glycerine,
almond oil and whirl for 30 seconds without turning the berries to
pulp. You want to keep the mixture thick
Transfer the mixture to a bowl
and stir in the sugar. Stir in the essential oil. Add just enough of
the oat powder to create a cohesive mixture that you can apply to your
skin.
In the shower, rub the mixture
on your skin. Massage in and remove with warm water.
Body Powder
This is a fresh-smelling and
silky after powder that you can use every day for a pittance. For a
more feminine product, use just lavender and rose essential oils.
1/2 cup arrowroot
2 tablespoons white cosmetic clay
7 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops clary sage essential
oilstrawberries
2 drops patchouli essential oil
In a medium bowl, mix the
arrowroot with the white cosmetic clay. Add the essential oils and mix
well with your fingers.
Store in a tight covered
container for a couple of days to allow the powder to absorb the oils,
then use all over your body as desired.
Refreshing body spray with a
citrusy mixture that smells good, tones the skin, and feels
delightfully cool.
1 tablespoon finely chopped
orange peel
1 tablespoon finely chopped
lemon peellemon
3 tablespoons plain vodka
1 tablespoon witch hazel

1 cup water
5 drops lemon verbena essential
oil
10 drops bergamot essential oil
10 drops orange essential oil
In a small jar with a tight top, add orange and lemon peels to the
vodka. Cover and leave for a week in a cool, dark place.
Strain the liquid into a clean spray bottle. Add the witch hazel,
water, and essential oils. Shake well and use as needed. Store in the
refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Deodorant
Homemade underarm deodorant that
won't stain your clothes.
60 ml distilled witch hazel
30 ml sage alcohol based herbal
extract
10 drops grapefruit-seed extract
10 drops clary sage essential oil
5 drops patchouli essential oil
In a small spray bottle, combine all ingredients
Shake well and spray under arms as needed.
More Scrubs:
Scrubs
for
dry skin
Yogurt
face
scrub
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