Exfoliating D.I.Y. Strawberry Sugar Body Scrub

Another day, another strawberry d.i.y. recipe (I told you guys I was on a strawberry kick lately.)  This recipe is for a full body sugar scrub that will leave your skin looking healthy and glowing with soft skin.  Strawberries have a lot of beneficial nutrients within them that can do wonders for your body.  Here’s a few examples:

• Vitamin C which acts as a protector to skin and also works to prevent acne and pimples from popping up
• Salicylic Acid which works to destroy free radicals and prevent premature aging as well as lightning and fading acne scars and blemishes
• Ellagic Acid which is an antioxidant that heals damaged skin and provides skin with a youthful glow
• Folate which works to regenerate cells as well as produce new ones

So, a couple of minutes to whip up this recipe and then treat your body and your skin to the benefits of strawberries!

What you need:

• 4 ripe strawberries
• 3 tbsp. oil (olive or coconut)
• 1/2 c. sugar

What you do:

• Cut the greens off the tops of the strawberries.  In a bowl, gently mash the strawberries with a fork until they form a pulp like paste
• Add the sugar to the mashed strawberries and mix well; then add the oil last
• Mix all ingredients until well blended and a paste like consistency forms (if your mixture is too runny/moist, add some more sugar.  If your mixture seems too gritty/dry add a little more oil)
• In the shower or tub, apply the mixture to your body and gently massage into skin for a few minutes.  Then rinse well with warm water.
• Follow up with your favorite lotion

Comments:

• Use caution in the shower or tub when using this scrub (or any).  The oils in this scrub can cause the floors to become very slippery and slick which can be dangerous.  It’s best to put a rubber bath mat or towel down and use caution as well.
• Be sure to thoroughly rinse all remains of the scrub out of your shower and tub when finished to avoid any stains/marks from the strawberries

 

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DIY Delicious Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Scrub

Treat your skin to this delicious body scrub that will exfoliate skin and leave it glowing (and not to mention, smelling delicious!)

What You Need:

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 6 tbsp. coconut oil

What You Do:

• Combine all ingredients (oil last) in a bowl and mix well
• Use immediately or transfer mixture to an airtight container or jar for storage
• When ready to use, apply and gently massage into skin for a few moments and rinse well with water

DIY Holiday Peppermint Candy Cane Body Scrub

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Treat your skin to a delicious body scrub with a holiday favorite: candy canes!  This easy to make DIY recipe is quick and affordable and in most cases, you probably already have all or most of the ingredients on hand (and this is a great way to use up any leftover candy canes you have for the holidays)!

What You Need:

• 1/3 cup finely crushed candy canes
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil (more/less depending on your preference)
• 10-15 drops peppermint essential oil (more/less depending on your preference)

What You Do:

• Start by crushing up the candy canes.  My favorite way to do this is by breaking the candy canes into smaller pieces and placing them in a ziploc bag.  Then I lay the bag on a hard flat surface (such as a counter top) and start crushing with a hammer.  (Use caution though when crushing with a hammer or any object….the candy canes crush easily so there is no need to slam away because you risk damaging the surface your crushing on.)  Once the candy canes look thoroughly crushed, I flip the bag over and do the same to the other side to ensure I didn’t miss any.  You want to crush the candy canes until they are of a fine consistency.  (You don’t want to have any big chunks of candy canes left….they will do you no good and you risk scratching your skin with them if you add them to the scrub mixture so make sure you’ve crushed them well.)

• Pour the finely crushed candy canes into a mixing bowl.  Add the granulated sugar to the mixing bowl and stir.

• Slowly add the olive oil to the mixture in the bowl.  Stir well until the oil has mixed with the crushed candy canes and the sugar and you have a paste like consistency.  (It’s always a good idea to add the olive oil slowly and stir as you add so that you can control the consistency of the scrub.  If you like a drier and more gritty scrub, you can use less than the suggested amount.  f you prefer a smoother scrub, you can always add more olive oil until it has reached the consistency that you like.)

• Lastly, add 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil to the mixture and stir well.  (You can add more or less of the essential oil depending on how “pepper-minty” you would like your scrub to be.)

• Transfer the mixture into a container for storage and future use.  When you’re ready to use, apply to your body and massage into skin and rinse with water while you’re in the shower.  Your skin will be left feeling refreshed and exfoliated and not to mention, smelling delicious!

Grapefruit and Jojoba Body Scrub

Relax and exfoliate with this soothing body scrub!

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 1/4 cup jojoba oil
• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients (except essential oil); mix well
• Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Apply to skin and gently massage into skin for a few minutes
• Rinse with water

Citrus Salt Body Polish Scrub

Leave your skin feeling and looking smooth and healthy with this exfoliating citrus body scrub!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mineral salts
• 1/2 cup dead sea salts
• 8 oz. macadamia nut oil
• 30 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 15 drops lemon essential oil
• 10 drops ylang ylang essential oil

Directions:

• Combine the nut oil with the essential oils; mix well
• Add the remaining ingredients to the oil mixture; mix well
• Apply mixture to skin and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water

Delicious Apple Pie Body Polish

 

Polish skin with this body polishing scrub that will remind you of homemade apple pie!

 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. apple puree (or sauce)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

 

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• Apply mixture and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water

 

Exfoliating Lime Salt Body Scrub

Polish skin with this lime body scrub!

 

Ingredients:

• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1/2 cup jojoba oil
• 4 drops tea tree essential oil

 

Directions:

• Crush salt; combine all ingredients to crushed salt and mix well
• Apply and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water

Sugar and Honey Pecan Body Scrub

Treat your skin to this deliciously sweet body scrub!

 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. crushed pecans
• 2 oz. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. almond oil
• 1 tsp. honey

 

Directions:

• If pecans are not already crushed go ahead and crush them
• Combine the crushed pecans with the remaining ingredients; mix well
• Apply mixture and gently massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water

Vanilla and Orange Exfoliating Body Scrub

Scrub skin and leave it smooth and soft with this delicious body scrub!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Zest from one orange
• 3 drops orange essential oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

• Combine the sugar and salt; mix well
• Zest the orange and finely chop the orange zest; set aside
• Add the olive oil to the sugar and salt mixture; stir well to form a paste (if too dry add more oil)
• Add the zest and the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
• Add the remaining vanilla extract to the mixture; mix well
• Apply and massage into skin for a few moments
• Rinse with water
• Follow up with your favorite moisturizer

Yummy Brown Sugar Hand Softener

Give your hands a skin softening scrub at home!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Couple tablespoons baby oil (or olive oil)

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well
• (Apply baby oil a tablespoon at a time and stir until a paste has formed)
• Apply the mixture to hands and rub together as if you were washing your hands for a few moments
• Rinse with warm water