DIY Body Scrub Recipes
If your pores are getting clogged up with constant mask use, it’s time to make exfoliating a part of your weekly routine.
Here are a few recipes that we tried from Healthline.com and loved!
HONEY & BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp. honey
Directions:
- Add brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and honey to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly, and add more coconut oil if it’s too crumbly.
- Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.

SEA SALT SCRUB
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sea salt
- 1/2 cup oil of your choice
- essential oils (optional)
Directions:
- Combine sea salt and oil in a mixing bowl.
- Mix thoroughly. If needed, add more salt or oil to get the consistency right.
- If desired, add one or two drops of your favorite essential oil and stir it into the mixture.
- Once you’re satisfied with the consistency and
- fragrance of your scrub, spoon it into a container

GREEN TEA SCRUB
Ingredients:
- 2 teabags green tea
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Directions:
- Add teabags to hot water. Let the tea steep until it cools.
- While the tea is cooling, add brown sugar to a bowl.
- Add coconut oil and mix thoroughly with the sugar.
- Once the tea has cooled, add it to the sugar mix. It’s important that the tea is cool so the sugar doesn’t dissolve.
- If the mixture is too crumbly, add more coconut oil. If it’s too soggy, add more brown sugar.
- When you’ve reached the desired consistency, spoon your scrub into a container.
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