Top 8 Homemade Body Scrub Recipes for Healthy Skin

 *Guest post by Hang Pham.

Body scrubs make the skin smooth, fresh, and healthy by getting rid of the dead skin cells.  Many women often spend a big amount of money on deluxe body scrubs. Instead, why don’t you make your own body scrub at home? All the ingredients in a body scrub are available in every household and most are budget-friendly. In addition, these ingredients are natural and have no side effects.

Here are 8 easy to make homemade body scrubs that you can easily make at home.

#1 Body Scrub Using Sugar and Almond Oil

White sugar or brown sugar both work well on the skin. Sugar is mild and helps getting rid of dead skin cells. Plus, it cleans all the dirt from your skin pores, thus helping to rejuvenate your skin. The alpha-hydroxy acid and glycolic acid found in sugar will help keep oil balanced in your skin. Last but not least, it has a natural anti-aging effect on your skin. Pure almond oil works as an emollient. Additionally, it is good for irritated, dry skin and also for preventing skin spots. Vanilla essence in this scrub is used to make it smell sweet. To make this scrub, follow these easy steps:

You will need:

• 1 cup of white or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp of vanilla essence
• 4-5 tbsp of almond oil

Directions:

1. Firstly, add almond oil and sugar to a ceramic bowl and next add vanilla essence to it.
2. Now blend all the ingredients well and leave for 5 minutes.
3. Then, while taking a shower scrub this mix onto your wet body. Thoroughly massage it and leave for 5 minutes.
4. This scrub should be repeated once every week to maintain healthy and glowing skin.

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#2 Body Scrub Using Salt and Lemon

Lemon helps whiten the skin and removes dark spots due to its natural bleaching agent. Plus, it comes with natural alpha hydroxyl acid that fades away dead skin cells. Another ingredient used in this recipe is salt. It’s good for relaxing body muscles. Moreover, the salt consists of plenty of minerals, which are great for the skin. Olive oil in this recipe is full of vitamins, natural fatty acids, and minerals, which help to moisten the skin.

You will need:

• ½ cup of salt (sea, table or Epsom salt)
• 2-3 fresh lemons
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• Natural herb of your choice, ex. cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine ½ cup of salt with 2 tbsp of olive oil and now mix them well.
2. With the help of a mixer or grinder crush cinnamon into powder.
3. Then, squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the mix and now stir them together.
4. After that, scrub it on the dry body for ten minutes. Finally, wash it off by using lukewarm water.
5. It’s recommended to repeat this scrub once a week for smooth and healthy-looking skin.

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#3 Natural Body Scrub Using Pumpkin, Baking Soda, and Honey

Pumpkin has a lot of wonderful agents that benefit the skin in many ways.  Pumpkin is loaded with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA’s) and enzymes, which help brighten and smooth your skin. In addition, it contains vitamins A and C that help soften and soothe your skin. Honey contains natural anti-microbial and antioxidant properties that give the skin protection from sun damage, thereby leaving it feeling supple and soft. Plus, it helps unclog skin pores and gives glowing skin. Moreover, it has the ability to maintain moisture, thus keeping the skin fresh, supple, and hydrated as well. 

Apart from pumpkin and honey, baking soda also is used in this recipe. It comes with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agents that help reduce acne. It is also a good exfoliator that helps fade away dead cells. Furthermore, it helps balance the skin’s pH level, which is very vital to maintain clear skin. .Follow these steps below to make this scrub:

You will need:

• 1 cup of mashed pumpkin pulp
• 4-5 tbsp of raw honey
• 1 tbsp of baking soda

Directions:

1. At first, take pumpkin pulp in one clean bowl. Next, add honey and baking soda to this pulp. Now stir them well.
2. While showering scrub it onto your entire body for ten minutes.
3. Keep it on for 5 minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water.
4. Follow up by applying a thin coat of moisturizer onto your entire body in order to lock in the moisture.
5. You should do this once a week to get pretty, polished skin.

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#4 Natural Body Scrub Using Coffee and Sugar

Coffee contains antioxidants that fight free radicals caused by sunlight and pollution. Plus, the anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and inflammation in your skin. It also helps reduce puffiness and inflammation related to dark circles. Olive oil in this recipe deeply penetrates your skin and also prevents aging. This scrub will remove all the dead skin cells, revealing healthier and softer-looking skin.

You will need:

• 1/2 cup of ground coffee
• 2-3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup of sugar
• 2 vitamin E capsules

Directions:

1. Mix coffee and sugar in a bowl. Then add the extra virgin olive oil and stir well.
2. Extract vitamin E capsules’ oil and mix it with the remaining ingredients.
3. Then, stir all the ingredients well until a paste is formed.
4. Gently rub this scrub on your whole body for around 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Finally, rinse off by using lukewarm water and a body wash.
6. Follow up with a mild moisturizer as your skin will need to be moisturized after exfoliating.

#5 Natural Body Scrub Using Oatmeal and Chamomile

Oatmeal is a natural emollient that hydrates and softens your skin. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory property treats dry and rough skin naturally. It also works as a natural moisturizer. Oats also have anti-inflammatory agents and are suitable for all types of skin. They also comprise anti-oxidant and anti-itch elements that are effective in treating eczema, poison ivy, skin infections, and insect bites as well. Chamomile in this recipe has an anti-inflammatory effect, which is great for acne-prone and sensitive skin types. Additionally, it combats and blocks out irritants. Furthermore, it is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce acne inflammation, minor scars, and breakouts.

You will need:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup grape seeds
• 2 chamomile tea bags

Directions:

1. Using a food processor, grind oats to get a powder.
2. Mix this powder in a bowl with grape seed oil and coconut oil.
3. Now extract the chamomile tea bags’ content and then add it to the mixture. After that, stir all the ingredients well.
4. Scrub it all over your clean skin once you’re done with the shower.
5. Finally, using water rinse off and pat dry with a towel.
6. Follow up with a moisturizing lotion or body oil.
7. In order to reap maximum benefits, you should use this scrub once a week.

#6 Citrus Body Scrub

This citrus body scrub helps eliminate toxins and free radicals that cause skin as well as tissue damage. Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E that is necessary for healthy skin growth. It also keeps your skin smooth and protects against cracking. Plus, it has good antioxidant agents that help prevent wrinkling and premature aging of the skin.

Grape is another ingredient of this scrub. The antioxidants in the grapes help protect your skin from the free radicals and slow down the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. Further, grapes are rich in vitamin C that is essential for collagen formation. Aside from coconut oil and grapes, oranges are also used in this scrub. Oranges contain antioxidants that combat free radicals, thereby preventing aging. Moreover, it’s a rich source of vitamin C, which can do wonders for the skin and improves skin color and texture.

You will need:

• 1 cup, of sea salt
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of raw sugar
• 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil
• 5 drops of lemon essential oil
• 10 drops of sweet orange essential oil

Directions:

1. In a small jar, combine the sugar and sea salt. Later, on low heat, heat coconut oil until it melts.
2. Then, take the coconut oil out of the heat and add essential oils.
3. Pour essential oils and coconut oil mixture over the sugar and sea salt mixture. Don’t stir the ingredients.
4. Now apply it to your body and massage it into the skin for a couple of minutes
5. Rinse off.

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#7 Body Scrub Using Sage and Sea Salt

Sage contains antioxidants that reduce the signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, and fine lines. These antioxidants protect against free radicals causing premature aging of your skin. In addition, it is packed with vitamin A and calcium, which give your skin protection against the free radicals and help in daily cell regeneration, delaying and minimizing the facial wrinkles’ onset.

You will need:

• 2 cups of fine sea salt
• 4-6 fresh sage leaves
• 1 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of date sugar
• 1 red or white grapefruit

Directions:

1. Puree the sage and olive oil in a blender for 1 minute on high.
2. Next, pour the puree mixture into date sugar and sea salt and mix well.
3. Now zest rind off grapefruit. Then, add to that mix and mix well
4. Apply to your body and massage into the skin
5. Leave it on for at least 1 minute. Finally, rinse it off.

#8 Natural Body Scrub Using Sugar and Olive Oil

Olive oil is beneficial for both health and skin as it is rich in minerals, vitamins, and natural fatty acids. It’s also convenient for sensitive skin. The oil is rich in antioxidants, which prevent skin aging, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Also, it nourishes, protects, and rejuvenates the skin. Plus, this oil is rich in vitamin A and E, which help hydrate the skin, prolong youth and maintain its softness and elasticity.

You will need:

• 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of  honey

Directions:

1. All you need to do is combine all the ingredients together and mix them well.
2. Apply the mixer to your entire body and massage it into the skin.
3. Rinse it off.

Do you exfoliate your skin? Which of these scrubs would you try first?

This article is posted by Hang Pham, a natural home remedies writer and the manager of the Beauty Talk Community.