In the context of contemporary wellness, crafting your own DIY body scrub brings some calm and serenity to your home, in particular, your bathroom. Self-care-aligned scrub therapies offer ways to refresh daily to-do lists.
This blog is aimed towards helping you make scrubs that soothe the soul with a selected few high-quality ingredients combined with kitchen staples for the perfect touch.
Why Make a Scrub at Home?
Like many other products, store-bought scrubs contain harsh and sharp perfumes, microplastics, parabens, and other harmful microplastics and substances to one’s skin and mother nature.
Customisation also allows you to choose components that match your needs, whether they are dry, oily, or even sensitive skin, a certain scent, or even a desired texture. It is beauty by nature, but customised by you through homemade body scrub.
Components Needed for Making a Body Scrub
When creating a body scrub, the following components are necessary:
Exfoliant: Removes Dead Skin
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Sugar (gentle and hydrating)
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Sea salt (great for rough patches like elbows and knees)
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Coffee grounds (invigorating and cellulite-reducing)
Carrier Oil: Assists in Retaining Moisture:
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Coconut oil (rich and nourishing)
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Sweet almond oil (lightweight and fast-absorbing)
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Olive oil (deeply moisturising and antioxidant-rich)
Scent and Add-Ons: Essential Oils for Luxury:
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Honey (soothing and antibacterial)
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Vitamin E (healing and anti-aging)
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Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Wash (adds a fruity scent, gentle lather and antioxidant)
How to Make a Simple Luxurious Sugar Scrub
Follow these steps and in under ten minutes you’ll be on your way to your own custom sugar scrub:
Ingredients:
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1 cup organic granulated sugar
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1/2 cup coconut oil melted
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1 tbsp honey
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5-10 drops of lavender or rose essential oil
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Optional: 1 tsp Vitamin E oil
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1 tbsp Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Wash
Steps:
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In a clean glass bowl, add sugar and pour melted coconut oil on top. Stir to combine.
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To the same bowl, incorporate honey, essential oil, and Vitamin E if using and the Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Wash.
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In this step blend until you achieve a smooth mixture free of lumps.
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Transfer to an airtight jar for storage.
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Use within 2 to 3 weeks for optimal results.
For optimal results, apply the scrub on wet skin and gently massage in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Wash to cleanse and refresh your skin post-exfoliation. After showering, apply Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Lotion to lock in moisture, enhance skin softness and leave behind a naturally fruity, long-lasting scent.
Enhancing Your Scrub: Infusions with Scents and Boosters.
If you want to enhance the experience, applicable aromatherapy can also be included.
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Citrus Zest and Essential Oils: Energising scrubs can be derived from the peel of oranges or lemons and some essential oils.
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Herbal Additions: The calming effects of crushed mint, dried lavender buds, or even some green tea leaves can be beneficial.
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Butters & Extracts: For a richer finish, warm scrubs can have a few drops of vanilla extract and shea butter added, or be enriched with shea butter.
Homemade Coffee Scrub for Glowing Skin
Caffeine has also been said to be helpful in blood circulation, reducing the appearance of cellulite. Here’s a fast and simple recipe.
Ingredients:
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½ cup ground coffee
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¼ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup sweet almond oil
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Vanilla essential oil (5 drops)
Instructions:
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Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
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Add sweet almond oil and essential oils then mix.
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Scrubs should achieve a sand-like damp texture.
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Store in an airtight container. Best when used within two times a week.
Best Outcomes from Using Natural Body Washes Together
Every skin requires to be scraped and moisturised after exfoliation. In the instance of post-scrub care you may opt for:
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California Body Wash (500ml): Aloe vera and other natural oils which calm and moisturise after exfoliation. Refreshing citrus fragrance is an addition.
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Grapefruit & Seaweed Body Wash (300ml): This formula is enriched with antioxidant-rich grapefruit and naturally purifying seaweed, helping to gently cleanse, protect and revitalise the skin while leaving a clean, crisp scent.
These products are cruelty-free, vegan and made with organic ingredients which complements your all natural body scrub.
Homemade Body Scrubs Storage Advice
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Store scrubs in glass jars and clean airtight containers.
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To avoid water contamination, it is best to store these away from the shower in a cool place.
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To access the product, use a scoop or dry, clean hands at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How do you make a high quality body scrub?
Use fresh and natural ingredients like organic sugar or salt and pure essential oils. Consistency and ingredient ratios matter. Aim for a texture that gently exfoliates without being too oily or abrasive.
Q2. Which ingredient is best for body scrub?
Sugar is one of the best ingredients since it is gentle and effective and suitable for all skin types. It dissolves easily which makes it ideal for beginners and frequent use.
Q3. How do you make scented body scrub at home?
Add essential oils like lavender or citrus to your base mix of sugar and oil. You can also use natural additives like vanilla extract or dried herbs for added fragrance.
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At Apple & Bears we believe in combining the finest ingredients of nature with gentle formulas that care for the skin and environment. Our body care products are made with love and are free from chemicals.
We proudly support sustainable and ethical practices and only use ingredients that protects your skin!
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