How to Make Herbal Salt Scrubs

A salt scrub is a wonderful spa treatment that's easy to use at home. Scrubs are used after a shower or bath by rubbing the prepared salt onto wet skin and then rinsing. Salt scrubs are too rough for the face but are especially effective on feet and elbows. They can be followed with a luxurious moisturizer for a refreshing home spa experience.

Things You'll Need

• Coarse sea salt
• Epsom salts
• Sweet almond oil
• Essential oils and herbs
• Mixing bowl
• 5-ounce cosmetic jars with lids

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Instructions

• 1

  Measure 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, 2 tablespoons Epsom salts, and 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil. Mix together in a bowl with a fork. Use fresh or put into a cosmetic jar and cover.

• 2

  Make an enhanced version of the basic scrub. Mix 1/2 cup coarse ground sea salt, 2 tablespoons Epsom salts, 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil, 2 teaspoons calendula oil, 1 teaspoon of rosehip seed oil, 1 teaspoon dried jasmine flowers. Use fresh or package it in cosmetic jars.

• 3

  If you make more than one scrub, be sure to label and mark them with the date and store in a cool, dark place.