Body scrubs are a great way to give your skin a little boost, with a DIY option being a great way to save some cash.
The recipes below are ideal for those on a budget and/or those who like their skincare DIY’d up. The scents are very versatile and some of them can even be made without essential oils – just be sure to use a few drops of fragrance oil for a stronger scent.
1. Sweet Coconut Lime body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp sweet lime
½ cup of rice milk
½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS
Combine the coconut oil, coconut sugar and sweet lime into a bowl.
Stir in the rice milk.
Place coconut into a container to keep
Add the scrub mixture to your body, paying close attention to dry patches and areas that might be sensitive. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.
Repeat for a few days.
2. Grapefruit Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1 tbsp grapefruit extract
1 tsp orange peel essential oil
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS
Combine the grapefruit oil, grapefruit extract and orange peel into a bowl.
Add the coconut flakes and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
3. Vanilla Sugar Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp almond oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the vanilla extract, sugar and almond oil into a bowl.
Stir until everything is well mixed.
Add drops of your favourite fragrance oil if you want to scent the body scrub.
Pour into a container to keep.
4. Pumpkin Spiced Sugar Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the olive oil, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and maple syrup into a bowl.
Add the oatmeal and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
5. Grapefruit & Rose Sugar scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp grapefruit extract
2 tbsp grapefruit sugar
1 tbsp rose essential oil
1 cup of oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the grapefruit extract, grapefruit sugar and rose essential oil into a bowl.
Add the oatmeal and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
6. Vanilla Sugar & Milk Sugar Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp milk sugar
2 tsp almond oil
1 cup of oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the vanilla extract, milk sugar, almond oil and oatmeal into a bowl.
Stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
7. Sweet Orange Sugar scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp grapefruit sugar
2 tsp sweet orange
1 cup of oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the honey, grapefruit sugar and sweet orange into a bowl.
Add the oatmeal and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
8. Pumpkin Pie Sugar scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp maple syrup
2 tsp coconut oil
1 cup of oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and coconut oil into a bowl.
Add the oatmeal and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
9. Sweet Apple Sugar scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp apple sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp almond oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the honey, apple sugar and cinnamon into a bowl.
Add the almond oil and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
10. Vanilla Sugar & Honey Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp almond oil
1 cup of oatmeal
DIRECTIONS
Combine the vanilla extract, honey and almond oil into a bowl.
Add the oatmeal and stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour into a container to keep.
11. Honey & Lavender Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lavender oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the honey and lavender oil into a bowl.
Pour into a container to keep.
12. Honey & Milk Sugar Body scrub
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp milk sugar
2 tbsp almond oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine the honey, milk sugar and almond oil into a bowl.
Pour into a container to keep.
