How To Make A Body Scrub

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Store purchased body scrubs can be expensive and aren't always that great. If you are paying $10 or more per container then you might as well start flushing money down the toilet. Body scrubs are a great for exfoliating your skin and leaving your body feeling renewed.

By using ingredients you may already have in your kitchen pantry you can make a body scrub for pennies to what you normally pay. Body scrubs come in a few types, the difference is in the base of the scrub, there a salt, sugar, nut, sea shell, pumice and more.

Each exfoliate has a different affect on your skin:

Salt - The majority of body scrubs are made with some form of salt. This can be kosher, sea, or epsom salt, however for people with sensitive skin it is best to use sugar scrubs.

Sugar - Many body scrubs are made with either brown, white, or natural sugars. Sugar scrubs are great for any skin type because they are less abrassive. They also dissolve much easier in water and therefor make less of a mess in your shower or tub.

Pumice - There are several brands that use pumice in their body scrubs, while pumice makes a great exfoliate it is also very harsh on the skin.

Sea shells - This is a new one I've seen popping up and is very similar to pumice type body scrubs.

The best exfoliates to use if you are deciding to make a body scrub are either salt or sugar, with sugar being more recommended. Once you have picked your type of scrub, you can decide what type of oils you want to add. These can be almond, olive, or jojoba oil, these all have great moisturizing effects on your skin and vary only in scent and price. Now that you've chosen your oil, it's time to pick your scent! You can choose any scent you like just be sure that the essential oil you choose is safe to use on skin.

Many people add extra ingredients to the scrubs but these are all optional. If you're just starting out try out a few basic recipes to get the hang of how to make a body scrub. Once you've become a master of making scrubs you can begin to experiment even further. Body scrubs are fun and easy to make, great gift ideas, and above all beneficial to your skin and body.


About the Author:
If you're interested in learning more about natural recipes for skin care products and how you can save hundreds to thousands a year by making your own skin care products check out my blog at Natural Recipes For Skin Care and discover easy to do skin care recipes.



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