Salt vs Sugar Scrubs: Which One You Should Use When (Plus A Few Easy DIY Recipes)

 

Table Sugar

Have a banana laying around in the kitchen that’s too brown to eat? Great! You can make it into a sugar scrub that will make you skin feel and smell amazing when you’re finished using it!
Mash the banana in a bowl (leave it more on the chunky side, add two or three tablespoons of granulated sugar and some vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (again – Optional, but definitely worth it. Do your homework). When you’re in the shower, pat and massage the mixture all over your body then rinse off with warm water. Strawberries work as well, especially if you’re looking for a more abrasive exfoliate.

Brown Sugar

This one is hands down my favorite – Not only does it smell amazing (even for hours after using it), but it can actually be eaten (and really isn’t half bad in coffee). Simply mix equal parts of your the natural oil of your choice (I use coconut, of course) and brown sugar, add a little vanilla, and enjoy your ride to scent heaven.

Salt

I don’t actually use salt scrubs at home usually – The sugar scrubs seem to work just fine for me and smell good enough that I have no reason to stray from them.
That said, here’s an amazing sounding lavender salt scrub from Queenie and the Dew that’s sure to help you relax after a stressful day.
Alternatively, if you need a salt scrub that’s going to energize you after a particularly busy day, after a particularly hard workout, or something that’s going to help you get going in the morning, mix equal parts of sea salt and your favourite oil and add at least 1Tbsp of orange, lemon, and/or lime zest (1Tbsp total, not each).
These recipes will not only make your skin happy, they’ll also make your bank account happy (The average scrub goes for around $30)! If you make your own body scrub, feel free to share your recipes in the comments section!
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