You might have spent thousands of rupees on spas to get that flawless glowing skin and if you have, it is an absolute waste. One of the most common ingredients used in a spa body scrub is sea salt that is obtained from the ocean. Sea salt is extremely rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium and traces of other essential minerals good for your skin. These minerals act as exfoliating agents for your skin and also polish your skin. Auspiciously you need not spend a lot of money in getting that flawless skin. A few ingredients available in your kitchen can help you pamper your skin to make it glow. Mixing different oils can help you create a suitable scrub for your skin. Some steps are given below to help you get an amazing skin without spending a huge sum of money.
Complexity level: Easy
Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
Estimated cost: $15 to $20 or even less
Resources Required:
1. The first thing you need is sea salt
2. A glass jar or a mason jar
3. One small bowl
4. Over a cup of almond oil
5. A salt called Epsom
6. Bay leaves well ground
7. A few drops of spearmint essential oils
8. Comfrey leaves dried ones
9. H2O or water
10. Some olive oil
11. Oil of the grape seed
12. A little baking soda
13. Essential oils of lavender
14. Essential oils of peppermint
Instructions
1. Sea salt body scrub for normal skin
Simply get pampered or rather pamper yourself for a minimal cost by using sea salt and other essential oils. Your soft skin will feel and look fresh once you mix in these ingredients together. You can refrigerate this scrub for a month. Start with taking a mason jar; add three cups of sea salt to the jar. Mix 1 bowl of almond oil to the salt in the jar. A few drops of anyone of your favorite essential oils need to be added to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients well, seal the jar tightly and refrigerate the homemade scrub when not in use.
2. Sea salt body scrub for men
Yes if you want to create a sea salt body scrub for men it is possible. All you need to do is take a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of almond oil, 2 tablespoons of sea salt, 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt, 1 table spoon of well ground bay leaves, 10 drops of essential oil of spearmint. Mix everything well and use immediately. In case any if of the scrub is left in the bowl, dispose it off.
3. Sea salt body scrub for dry skin
If you have extremely dry skin and you need to moisturize it all with exfoliating it you can try this combination. Take a bowl add ½ a cup of comfrey leaves (dried ones), 3 tablespoons of sea salt, 4 tablespoons full of water and olive oil about ½ a teaspoon. Mix everything well. Use this mixture instantly. In case of leftover scrub, simply throw it away.
4. Sea salt body scrub to make your skin glow
You need that flawless glow on your skin you can have it with the combination of ingredients given below. Take a bowl; add ½ a cup of sea salt, 4 tablespoons full of grape seed oil, you need ¼ cup of baking soda and only 6 drops of your favorite essential oil. Mix everything well. This scrub need to be used immediately, any leftover scrub needs to be thrown away.
5. A relaxing sea salt body scrub
Daily routine work really gets you tired. You only wish you could relax for some time. The following body scrub combination can help you relax and feel better. All you need is a bowl, ¼ cup of sea salt, ¼ cup of the amazing olive oil and just about 2-3 drops of essential lavender oil. Mix everything really well and use instantly. This scrub should be thrown away if leftover.
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can salt scrubs be used over scrapes or small cuts?
A. Salt will hurt small cuts and scrapes tribally for some time. In case of any wounds or cuts avoid a salt scrub to avoid irritation of skin. You can use sugar instead of salt for making a scrub, sugar will not string you would or cuts.
Quick tips:
1. You can use leftover coffee grounds in your scrub if you want to smell good.
2. Glycerin can be used instead of excessive oils to avoid excessive amount of oil going down the drain.