Easy DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe for Glowing Skin

Salt also has detoxifying properties.  The trace minerals are natural purifiers that draw out pore-clogging toxins and relieve congestion. This helps promote more efficient circulation and healthy skin cell turnover.

A salt scrub is one of the more abrasive types of body scrubs because the particles tend to be more gritty.  This can be particularly useful for rough areas like feet and elbows.  It should not be used on more sensitive skin like your face.

Note: You can substitute other salts like sea salt or Epsom salt for the Himalayan salt in this recipe if that is what you have on hand.  It will still help remove the dead skin, but you won’t get some of the other benefits.  Your salt scrub also won’t have the pretty pink color.

Check out the options for pink Himalayan Salt on Amazon here.

DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe

I love this recipe because it is so easy and only requires a few ingredients.  It doesn’t require precise measurements and you are free to customize based on your personal preferences.  You can make it in a matter of minutes.

Himalayan Salt Scrub Ingredients

For this homemade salt scrub, you will need:

• 1 cup pink Himalayan salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil (You can substitute other carrier oils if you prefer)
• 10 – 20 drops essential oils
• 1 tablespoon liquid body soap (This is optional, you can add a little bit of soap if you would like the scrub to lather up)

You will also need a mixing bowl and spoon.

Which Essential Oils for the Salt Scrub?

You can use your favorite essential oil or blend for this salt scrub recipe, but if you need some inspiration I have a few ideas.  Here are some blends that work well for a salt scrub:

• • Lavender and Peppermint
  • Jasmine and Thyme
  • Lavender and Grapefruit
  • Eucalyptus and Mint

If you need more suggestions to help you choose the right essential oils, these articles might help:

• The Best Smelling Essential Oils
• The Best Essential Oils for Foot Pain
• The Best Oils for Foot Massages
• The Best Essential Oils for Back Pain
• Christmas Essential Oil Blends

How to Make a Himalayan Salt Scrub at Home

You can make this simple salt scrub quickly in just a few steps.

Melt the coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave.  Just put it in for 30 seconds, check the texture and put it in for a little longer if necessary.  If you don’t have a microwave, fill your sink with hot water and submerge the jar (making sure the lid is tight) for 90 seconds.

Add your essential oils to the coconut oil and mix well.  Feel free to experiment with different blends.  Stir in your salt.  I recommend using pink Himalayan salts, but you can substitute sea salt, Epsom salt, or use a combination.

Blend in the liquid soap if you like.  Store in an airtight container.

Storing Your Himalayan Salt Scrub

How to Use a Salt Scrub

It’s best to use the salt scrub with essential oils during a shower.  First, stand under the water for a few minutes, so that your skin is wet.  Then, take a little bit of the scrub and rub it all over your body in a circular massage motion. Start at your feet and move up to enhance circulation.  You can use a back scrubber like this to get those hard to reach spots.

Once you have applied the scrub on the skin, thoroughly rinse it off.  Use a massaging shower head for a more luxurious experience.  After your shower, apply a moisturizing lotion while your skin is still damp.

Safety Tips for Using a Salt Scrub

While having salt in the scrub brings some added benefits, there are also a few things you need to be careful with:

• Don’t use a salt scrub on any areas that have an open wound.  You have probably heard the saying – “don’t throw salt in the wound!”  It is because it will sting.
• Do not use a salt scrub on any areas you have just shaved and don’t shave any areas where you have used a salt scrub for a few hours.
• Don’t use this scrub on your face, as it is a bit harsh.

More Easy Home Beauty Treatment Recipes

If you are looking for more inspiration for spa beauty treatments that you can do at home, check out these recipe ideas:

• Essential Oil Bath Salts
• Homemade Avocado Facial Masks
• Essential Oil Foot Soak
• Homemade Face Massage Cream
• All Natural Bath Bombs