DIY BODY SCRUB & BENEFITS

March 6, 2023

Lately, you may have noticed that the skin on your body doesn’t appear as smooth and radiant as it once was. It starts to develop a dull appearance even when you take care of its cleansing and moisturising needs.

Do you know what the root cause is? It’s likely that you don’t have a good body scrub in your body care routine. Body scrubs are the answer to so many skin problems that have always seemed like they’re here to stay.

Here are some of the top benefits of getting a body scrub:

Help Improve Your Circulation
Detoxify Your Body
Help Relieve Stress
Get Glowing Skin
Prevent Ingrown Hairs

How to use:

Using a body scrub is relatively straightforward. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide (including a few tips):

Step 1: Rinse your skin with warm water. Apply the scrub with your fingertips.

Step 2: Scrub your hands and feet in a circular motion and move inward. Rinse thoroughly using warm water.

Step 3: Pat skin dry, leaving it slightly damp. Apply moisturizer. Putting on moisturiser while your skin is still damp will trap in the moisture.

Pro-tip: Don’t overuse it. Too much of a good thing can be true when it comes to body scrubs. Learn why below. Use twice a week at most.

DIY BODY SCRUB RECIPE

If you’re interested in making your own body scrub, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s not too difficult. Not only does it require just a few ingredients but making your own body scrub can save you money.

Recipe #1: Coffee scrub

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coffee grounds

2 tablespoon (tbsp) hot water

1 tbsp warm coconut oil

Directions:

Mix the coffee grounds with the water.

Add in the warm coconut oil.

If needed, add additional coffee grounds or oil until you get the right consistency.

Recipe #2: Salt scrub

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sea salt