Exfoliants are a great way to help care for your skin. It’s revitalizing and refreshing and can help prevent aging when done properly. I love this Himalayan salt scrub because it is full of natural minerals like, magnesium, potassium and calcium that can nourish and heal the skin. This is a great recipe for people who struggle with skin conditions like eczema or excessively dry skin as it can replenish nutrients that may be missing as well as infuse a powerful dose of moisturizing goodness, plus it’s super easy!
Healing Himalayan Salt Scrub
- Essential oils of your choice. I used sandalwood and grapefruit.
- Himalayan sea salt
- Coconut oil
- Empty container
Mix 1 part coconut oil with 3 parts salt. I used the oil in it’s solid form, you can choose to heat it and melt it, but just to keep it simple I just mixed it in solid and it did fine. I dripped in about 5 drops of each oil in to my mixing bowl.
You want the consistency of wet sand.
Spoon into your empty container. Note: Some essential oils can eat away at plastic, use glass when possible.
Use and enjoy! Simple, isn’t it?
Like I said this is awesome for skin conditions like eczema and other itch causing ailments because it helps restore moisture and minerals back into the skin. Often salt is a bit courser, so be super gentle on your face or not at all, but your elbow and knees will love it!
Bonus: Here are 2 other recipes that are easy to mix up and are just as healing and helpful.
Rosemary and Lime Scrub
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- rosemary essential oil
- lime essential oil
Wild Orange Sugar Scrub
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 1/4 coconut oil
- Wild Orange essential oil
- Orange zest from the rind of a orange
KC Kahn the Kitchen Chopper says
I can’t believe how easy this is to make. Thanks so much for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. ope to see more good stuff from you Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned as always. theKitchenChopper.com
Kimberly Lewis says
I need to try this! Pinned. It is always a pleasure to have you be a part of our party! Please join us tonight at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
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Kimberlee says
Thanks for sharing the scrub recipes. I enjoy making different ones and trying them out. The rosemary and lime sounds like a nice combination.
Courtney at A Life From Scratch says
I bet those scrubs all smell heavenly! I love that this is a simple recipe with just a few high quality ingredients. Always the best kinds of recipes! I found you through the Project Parade link party. I’d love it if you stopped by my blog sometime. Have a lovely day 🙂
Sami says
This looks great. I love taking hot baths, especially after a great workout and with fall coming soon I ‘ll be sure to try this out.
Thanks!
Angel says
This looks like something I would really like. I’m at the age where my skin needs so much moisturizer that I feel like it just drinks it in. Thanks for sharing with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
Angel
Leandrea says
Finding healthy recipes that I can make at home are the best kind of skin care out there! This Healing Himalayan Salt Scrub with Grapefruit and Sandalwood mixture is the perfect thing for my skin this summer. It doesn’t matter that it is humid outside…I totally need to make this for my dry skin. Thanks for sharing!
Raijean says
Yes, these are the best types of scrubs, they work good and are inexpensive.
Naomi says
Sounds like a wonderful scrub! I have skin allergies, so I usually pass by most commercial products. This sounds like something I can use!
Travel Blogger says
I recently made a sugar scrub but it didnt contain nearly as much as this! I’ll give it a try 🙂
Sarah says
I struggle with dry skin, especially living in the desert — I’ll have to try this out!