In this day and age with all the additives in mass produced beauty treatments, there is little wonder that more and more people are turning to making their own exfoliating body scrubs. A great advantage of doing this is the fact that you can use whatever ingredients you wish!
Most people who put together their own body scrub concoctions have realized that not only do they enjoy making them, but they can also earn a tidy profit on the side marketing their bath and body creations.
It is quite easy to learn the procedure of making your own exfoliating body scrub with a few easy to get hold of ingredients and you can do this from the comfort of your own home.
Body scrubs invigorate your skin and remove the dead cells. Your skin also takes on a healthy glow but the overall effect the scrub will have on your skin is determined by the components you choose to use. The gentle exfoliating effects of olive and date seed powders are preferred by some whilst others tend to go for essential oils which sooth and add moisture to the skin.
Below is a basic salt scrub recipe that you can make at home:
Exfoliating Sea Salt Scrub
The ingredients you should use are as follows:
* lb of sea salt (its best to use fine or medium grains)
* 1oz sunflower oil
* 3oz of jojoba oil
* 2 ounces unscented liquid soap base
* 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint essential oil
* 1/4 teaspoon blood orange essential oil
* 2 teaspoons dried raspberry seeds
Mix all of the above in a bowl and then place in a suitable container.
You can switch the essential oils with other oils such as lavender, sandalwood, grapefruit, and jasmine. Refer to popular guides such as “The Handcrafter’s Companion” for more suggestions. You can also use different types of seeds for different exfoliating effects.
You can make a wide variety of scrubs just by switching the ingredients around. It may take you a bit to find the recipe that works best for you but you will have fun trying each one out as you pamper you and your friends’ skin.