How to make a homemade bath salt scrub

Salt, kept either in canisters or open containers, recently has been included as one of the ‘must-haves’ in modern-day beauty regime. A spa can offer a refreshing yet costly all-over body scrub but you can still treat yourself by spending less. Here is how you can make your own homemade bath salt scrub.

On any homemade products, you will definitely need basic ingredients and tools. It is a good thing that the materials you will need for this bath scrub are those that are accessible, common and affordable.

Ingredients you will need. Your choice of salt is very necessary. This can be purchased through bulk or wholesale prices. You can consider the likes of sea salt, kosher salt, or Epsom salt mostly found inside some fleur de lis shakers. You can get hold also of pink Himalayan Sea salt, recognized worldwide as the salt of the earth. This does not only contribute physical benefits like eliminating chlorine residues from the skin, but inner health advantages as well. Moreover, you may want to consider sugar as an alternative for sensitive type of skin. Next, essential oils such as those of --almond, grape seed, jojoba, lavender, EVOO and commercial baby oils-- and baking soda are important as well for you to come up with a partial mixture. Adding up special scents is optional.

Tools you will use. Tools that you will use are the following: wide-mouthed containers with plastic lids or decorative jars for mixing and storage, some measuring spoons and cups, a wooden stick and a bowl.

Making the scrub. Combine at least two cups of salt or sugar together with the baking soda in the bowl.  Add the oil, mixing it well with the wooden stick. Remember, you would not want your mixture to be overly oily. You can make some adjustments to achieve moist texture enough to hold these main ingredients all together. After getting desired results for your bath scrub, you can opt to add drops of aromatherapy scents. You can customize solutions and mix it all up.  Pour the mixture into the cleaned jar or container. Some salt particles may settle to the bottom but this is expected. No need to worry much about it.

Now on to the fun part which is using your homemade masterpiece. It is considered that all scrubs are at their best when applied on dry skin. As you would step on to the tub, you need to bring along a pair of loofah mitts as back up for the actual scrub. You can find them in health stores. If you do not have a pair, then you can just use your hands.  Start scrubbing after taking in spoonfuls of the homemade bath  salt scrub on to the loofah or on to your hands. The amount that you will need depends on your body size. Pay closer attention to rough areas such as the soles, elbows and feet. These are directly affected with your daily routines from home, on to the city streets and workplace. Once done, rinse thoroughly.