In this article, we will suggest you homemade body scrub recipe. Many people try to follow a daily skin care regime but are not able to maintain it for long. A proper daily skin care regime consists of moisturizing, toning, cleansing and not to forget scrubbing. Following these basic skin care routines help keep your skin clean, blemishes-free and prevent breakouts. Skin care is not restricted only to the face. Most of the people neglect skin on the rest of the body. This results in dull and lifeless body skin.
The healthy and beautiful skin is a result of good care of your whole body and not only just face. Scrubbing the body holds equal importance like moisturizing, toning, and cleansing has. Still, it is one of the most overlooked aspects. You may be regular with facial scrubbing, but the rest of the body is often ignored. Unlike scrubbing face, body scrubbing is a tedious process. It takes more time and effort but its worth. To help you with this, below we have listed homemade body scrub recipe that you can prepare easily yourself.
Best Homemade Body Scrub Recipe:
1.) Homemade Body Scrub Recipe Using Coffee
This energizing java scrub is ideal for getting a smooth and supple skin. It will nourish your skin and give you a clean and clear skin. Add it to your daily skin care regime and feel the difference.
Things You Need:
- One-third cup of fresh coffee grounds.
- One cup of coconut oil
- Half cup of sugar
- Two to three tablespoon of olive oil.
- Jelly jars.
Directions:
- Take a medium size bowl to mix coconut oil, coffee grounds, sugar, and olive oil.
- Apply this scrub on your entire body. Leave it on until it completely and rinse it.
- Store the leftover scrub in the jelly jar for the future use.
2.) Homemade Body Scrub Recipe Using Lavender Vanilla Scrub
The combination of lavender and sweet vanilla is a classic choice for a soothing scrub. It exfoliates your skin and removes the dead cells. That, in turn, helps to rejuvenate and give you a glowing skin. Here is the recipe.
Things You Need:
- Ten to fifteen drops of Lavender essential oil.
- Two cups of sugar
- One cup of grape seed oil.
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Two tablespoons of dried lavender, optional
Directions:
- Take a medium size bowl and mix all the above-mentioned ingredients in it.
- After mixing thoroughly, store the mixture in a clean and dry jar.
- Use this mixture while taking a bath.
- NOTE: Be careful when using this homemade scrub as the oil can make the floor and tub of your bathroom slippery.
3.) Homemade Scrub Bar Recipe
This homemade body scrub will leave your body skin smooth like silk. It has a wonderful effect on your skin. It is easy to make and you will definitely love using it every time. Try it now to see visible results.
Things You Need:
- Three ounces of Shea Butter
- Two ounces of cocoa butter
- 1/2 to 1 ounce of ground Adzuki beans.
- Half to one ounce of ground rice.
- 1/2 to 1 ounce of ground almonds.
- Ten to twenty drops of essential oils (depending on your preference).
Directions:
- Mix the mentioned amount of Shea butter and Cocoa butter in the bowl. Keep it on low heat on the stove or in the microwave (with ten to fifteen-second bursts) until they blend completely. After that add grounded almonds, beans, and rice into your butter mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Now, add some essential oils of your choice.
- Freeze the mixture until it changes to an opaque color but avoid leaving it in for too long as it will set completely.
- Later, remove it from a freezer and mix well again so that the grounded elements are mixed well.
- Then transfer the mixture into the different shape of the container (to give it a soap bar look) and place the container into the refrigerator again until it set completely. Take it out and enjoy scrubbing.
4.) Homemade Body Scrub Recipe Using Lemon
Lemon is a natural source of Vitamin C. Mixing it with some natural exfoliants and you’re minutes away from getting a bright and smooth skin. Use this homemade body scrub 2 times a week for a glowing and flawless skin.
Things You Need:
- Three cups of sugar
- Three-fourth cup of olive oil.
- Fresh juice from one lemon.
- Zest from two lemons
- Two tablespoons of vanilla extract
- Jar
Directions:
- In this recipe, you will need to add some sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- After adding sugar, mix oil and vanilla extract into it. You can increase the amount of this recipe or reduce it as per your requirement. Just make sure the jar you use to put this homemade scrub is good and clean.
- Now, you will need to zest two lemons and add it to the mix. Extract juice from a fresh lemon and add it to the prepared mixture.
- Then just mix them thoroughly.
- Finally, store the mixture in a jar and use it regularly to get a natural glow.
5.) Chocolate Scrub for Smooth and Soft Skin
You might feel like eating this sweet, chocolaty scrub. It smells so good that you will love to use it again and again. Also, the chocolate present in this mixture is very good for the skin. Let us know how to prepare it.
Things You Need:
- One cup of coconut oil.
- Half a cup of brown sugar.
- One-fourth cup of cocoa powder.
- Four ounces of jelly jars.
Directions:
- Take a medium size bowl and mix coconut oil, brown sugar and cocoa powder in the above-mentioned amount. Mix them thoroughly.
- It’s done! You are ready to use this delicious body scrub next time you go for a shower. Keep rest of the mixture in a jar for daily use.
6.) Homemade Green Tea Body Scrub for Smooth and Glowing Skin
Natural Vitamin C and antioxidants of green tea will nourish your skin and give it a gorgeous glow. Plus, tea tree oil has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent and get rid of the acne and pimples.
Things You Need:
- Three cups of Epsom salt.
- Three tablespoons of baking soda
- Four tablespoons of oil such as apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, or sweet almond oil.
- One tea bag of green tea or you can also take one tablespoon of loose leaf green tea.
- Eight to ten drops of lime essential oil.
- Eight to ten drops of orange essential oil.
- Zest from a lime, lemon or orange or any of the combination.
Directions:
- In this recipe, you will need to add Epsom salt and baking soda to a large bowl.
- Now, add some oil and mix it thoroughly.
- Cut and add the content from tea bag of green tea and add it to the mixture.
- Then simply add essential oil and citrus zest to it.
- Mix everything well and make sure the consistency is like a moist packed snow.
- Take it out of a bowl and put into a container and seal it.
- Your homemade body scrub is ready to use.
7.) Spicy Homemade Body Scrub
The combination of all the below-mentioned ingredients will not only leave you smelling great but also make you feel refreshed. For a glowing and flawless skin use this scrub 2-3 times a week. It will exfoliate your body and you will definitely love using it.
Things You Need:
- One-fourth cup of black tea.
- One-fourth teaspoon of grounded black pepper.
- One tablespoon of dry ginger, grounded.
- One tablespoon cinnamon, grounded.
- Half cup of coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of grounded cardamom.
- Half teaspoon of grounded cloves.
- 1/2 a teaspoon of grounded nutmeg.
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- One cup of sugar
Directions:
- In this recipe, you will need to grind black tea leaves to form a powder.
- You can get the spices already grounded, or you can grate them using a grater.
- Now, take a bowl and combine all the dry ingredients and vanilla properly.
- Next, pour some oil over the ingredients and mix them well.
- Store the mixture in a sealed jar and use it regularly for scrubbing your body.
- This mixture can last for three months.
8.) Pepper and Mint for Homemade Body Scrub Recipe
This natural body scrub gives a strong, minty fresh scent which is perfect for both men and women. It will remove all the dead cells from the skin and improve the blood circulation. This in turn, will give you a clear and glowing skin.
Things You Need:
- Epsom Salt or you can go for sugar but here we will use Epsom salt for its plenty of benefits.
- Grounded pepper
- Mint essential oil
- Olive oil
- One jar
Directions:
- In this recipe, you will need to make a combination using two parts salt with one part oil.
- Fill your jar with two third of Epsom salt and then add grounded pepper.
- Next, you will need to add some olive oil and five drops of mint essential oil.
- Mix all these ingredients together.
- If you feel that the fragrance require more pepper or essential oil, add accordingly.
- Store the mixture in a jar for using it regularly during the shower or tub bathing.
9.) Whipped Grapefruit Mint Scrub
Citrusy and sweet grapefruit is a perfect scent for a natural body scrub. The mint present in it will give you a perfect boost for the morning. This scrub is a great moisturizer as well.
Things You Need:
- A half cup of coconut oil.
- Half a cup of white sugar.
- Zest of one grapefruit
- One tablespoon of Grapefruit Juice.
- Ten to fifteen drops of peppermint oil.
- Twenty to twenty-five drops of grapefruit oil.
- One-fourth tablespoon of beet juice (for color).
Directions:
- In this homemade body scrub recipe, you will need to pour some coconut oil and white sugar in a mixer.
- Mix all the ingredients together gradually to form a thick paste.
- Now, add some grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, peppermint and grapefruit oil in mentioned quantities.
- Also, add beet juice for color if you want.
- Mix them thoroughly and gradually until they are combined. Then, turn the speed to medium setting for about 20 seconds, or until the mixture blend well and become fluffy. And you scrub is ready to use.
- Store the mixture in an airtight glass jar and freeze it.
10.) Homemade Body Scrub Recipe with Banana
Another fine homemade body scrub you can make is by using banana. Banana is very good for skin. It has certain properties that give you a smooth, clean and clear skin. However, it is quite sticky so make sure your rinse it thoroughly. Here is the recipe.
Things You Need:
- One-fourth cup of Shea butter.
- 1/4th cup of coconut butter.
- One-fourth cup of coconut oil.
- One fourth apricot kernel oil.
- One ripe banana
- One cup of sugar
Directions:
- Take a blender and add shea butter, coconut butter, apricot kernel oil, coconut oil, and banana.
- Blend all ingredients until it is completely smooth.
- Stir in some sugar.
- Your homemade body scrub is ready.
