Easy DIY Salt Scrub for Soft Skin

A salt scrub works wonders for exfoliating dead, dry skin. Even rough, calloused feet will feel soft and new when treated to a little extra care.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Yield: cup

Author: Kris Bordessa, National Geographic author

Measure the salt and coconut oil into a mixing bowl. Use a fork or pastry blender to mix until well blended.
1 cup salt, 1/2 cup coconut oil
Stir in your favorite essential oil. Lavender is soothing, peppermint offers an astringent pick-me-up, and grapefruit can aid with detoxification.
10 drops essential oil
If desired, add dried herbs or flower petals to the scrub. This makes the scrub prettier for gift giving, but is not necessary.
2 teaspoons dried herbs or flowers
Store in an airtight container for up to six months.

Scoop a couple teaspoons of the scrub into the palm of your hands and use it to scrub wet skin.

I recommend that you NOT use this salt scrub in the shower or bath as it can be terribly slippery. The oil is lovely on skin, but leaves a residue on surfaces that could very easily cause a person to slip and fall.
On top of that, coconut oil isn't great for plumbing. You don't want to send it down the drain.
I recommend relegating a couple of old towels to "spa duty." Use one to protect the area in which you're working. Scoop a teaspoon of salt scrub into wet hands. Once thoroughly scrubbed, use the second towel to gently wipe away remaining salt and then rinse your hands.
Another alternative is to use a portable dish pan for scrubbing and rinsing. Dispose of the water outside, in an area where the salt will not damage plants.