DIY Body Scrub Recipe Ideas
1. Vanilla Coconut Bliss Body Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt coconut oil and shea butter together.
2. Mix in brown sugar, vanilla extract, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Use in the shower for a sweet and luxurious exfoliation experience.
2. Citrus Burst Coconut Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 10 drops orange essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt fractionated coconut oil and cocoa butter together.
2. Mix in white sugar, lemon zest, orange essential oil, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Use this invigorating scrub in the morning for a citrusy wake-up call.
3. Lavender Coconut Dream Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup mango butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt solid coconut oil and mango butter together.
2. Mix in coconut sugar, lavender essential oil, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Use before bedtime for a relaxing and soothing experience.
4. Green Tea Infusion Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon green tea leaves (finely ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt fractionated coconut oil and shea butter together.
2. Mix in brown sugar, ground green tea leaves, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Green tea provides antioxidants for a rejuvenating scrub.
5. Peppermint Coconut Refresher Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt solid coconut oil and cocoa butter together.
2. Mix in white sugar, peppermint essential oil, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Use for an energizing and cooling effect on the skin.
6. Rose Petal Coconut Elegance Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup mango butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- Handful of dried rose petals (finely ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt fractionated coconut oil and mango butter together.
2. Mix in coconut sugar, ground dried rose petals, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Perfect for a luxurious and romantic spa day at home.
7. Almond Joy Coconut Delight Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt solid coconut oil and shea butter together.
2. Mix in brown sugar, toasted shredded coconut, almond extract, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Enjoy the scent of almond and coconut for a tropical treat.
8. Cinnamon Spice Coconut hand Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt fractionated coconut oil and cocoa butter together.
2. Mix in white sugar, ground cinnamon, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Ideal for an exfoliating and warming experience.
9. Matcha Coconut Bliss Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup mango butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt solid coconut oil and mango butter together.
2. Mix in coconut sugar, matcha powder, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and solidify.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Matcha provides antioxidants for a refreshing scrub.
10. Ginger Zest Coconut Invigoration hand Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
- Zest of one lime
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Directions:
1. Melt fractionated coconut oil and shea butter together.
2. Mix in brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, lime zest, Vitamin E oil, and arrowroot powder.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken.
4. Store in a jar.
Tip:
- Use for an invigorating and aromatic scrub experience.
Jar Instructions:
- Ensure the jar is clean and dry before storing the scrub.
- Seal the jar tightly to prevent air from affecting the consistency of the scrub.
Safety Instructions:
- Perform a patch test before using any scrub to ensure no allergic reactions.
- Avoid using on broken or irritated skin.
- Keep away from the eyes.
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Reminder:
- This scrub can make your tub slippery; use caution and clean the tub after use.
Recommendation to Reduce Greasiness:
- Rinse off the scrub with warm water and a mild soap to remove excess oil.
- Pat your skin dry rather than rubbing to leave a light, moisturizing layer.
- Add a little liquid soap in the palm of your hand mix it with the scrub and then use.
- Blend with foaming bath butter base and turn it into a whipped soap scrub
Enjoy these delightful coconut oil body scrubs for a pampering and skin-loving experience!