How To Make Your Own DIY Body Scrub

DIY Baking Soda Body Scrub Recipe

I like a good exfoliating body wash as much as the next guy.  You can find a million different body washes and scrubs at the store.

Unfortunately, a lot of these options are loaded with chemicals as well as tiny plastic microbeads that perform the task of exfoliation.  I’m not super into washing chunks of plastic down the drain every time I hop in the shower.  

Ever since I found out those lovely bits of scrubbing’ stuff were actually plastic I have been on the lookout for a good homemade body scrub alternative.

Since it seems like you can clean pretty much anything with baking soda.  I decided I would put it to the test and making my very own homemade body scrub with baking soda and essential oils.

Prepare a baking soda facial and body scrub at home as a daily exfoliate to remove dead skin cells from the skin. Baking soda is made from sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate and is available for about 75 cents per pound. Generally, even people with sensitive skin find it effective without being irritating. Tailor the scrubs according to your skin type (dry, oily, acne-prone, or sensitive), by adding different essential oils extracted from plants and flowers. The body scrub can be used on calluses and made more effective by adding lemon juice for its alpha hydroxyl acids.

Scrub Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 TSP Baking Soda
  • 2 TSP Olive Oil
  • 2 TSP Honey

Combine all ingredients to create a thin paste.

Use : 

Apply the body scrub with your fingertips massaging it in slow circles everywhere you’d like to soften up a bit with some exfoliation.

Then simply rinse away and repeat as needed.

Tips

Prepare the mixture you intend to use and dab it on the inner elbow or inner wrist to do a simple patch test. Wait 12 hours. If you have any skin reactions, rinse immediately and discontinue use.

Warning

Don't use hot water during exfoliation. It dries the skin cells.

How Well Does Baking Soda Body Scrub Work?

My homemade body scrub worked great.  Lol, I do regret my scent combination of Spearmint and Lime.  

Despite it smelling ok before I used it once I started using it the combination went from confusing to downright not my cup of tea.

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