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Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub

Beauty· Lifestyle

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Learn how to make your own exfoliating Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub. The salt scrub will help your skin feel smooth and moisturized.
 
I love using a body scrub in the shower to help exfoliate and moisturize my skin but, I don’t like paying the high prices that some scrubs cost.
 
So, I decided to save money by making my own scrubs at home. I love mixing different oils, herbs, and other ingredients together to make delicious smelling homemade scrubs.
 
Hope you like this delightful smelling salt scrub that I made using fresh Lemons and Rosemary.
 
 
Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub
 

If you haven’t tried using a scrub you should. Body Scrubs help exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells and flaky skin leaving it smooth and moisturized.

When you make your scrubs, you can tailor the scrubs to your skin’s needs.

I like using Epsom salt for its numerous health benefits, and it helps relax my sore muscles.

 
Ingredients for homemade body scrub

 

Supplies for Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub 

  •  3 cups Epsom salt
  • 4 tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil
  • zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 2 lemons
  • fresh rosemary chopped
  • glass or plastic jar
 
 

DIY body scrub with rosemary in a jar

 

How to Make Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub

 
Pour 3 cups of Epsom salt into a large mixing bowl. Add zest from one lemon, add lemon juice and the sweet almond oil.
 
Next, stir in the rosemary. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Pour the salt scrub into a jar with lid.
 
You can use a plastic container with a flip lid or a glass mason jar with a lid. If you use glass, please be careful not to drop and break the jar.
 
Store the scrub in a cool area when not using it or in the refrigerator.
 
Check to make sure the scrub isn’t rancid after two weeks.
 
~~~Please read the following, important information. ~~~
 
You could use olive oil or coconut oil instead of the sweet almond oil. I like to use the sweet almond oil with vitamin E.
 
The sweet almond oil doesn’t clog pores and it’s great for sensitive skin. I don’t recommend using the almond oil if you have a nut-allergy.
 
Please test the scrub on your forearm before rubbing it onto your body to make sure your not allergic to the lemon, rosemary, Epsom salt or sweet almond oil.
 
You can also, use sugar instead of Epsom salt. Shake the jar to mix the ingredients together before using it.
 
Use your hand to scoop some of the scrub out the jar or use a spoon. This body scrub recipe should make 3-4 (8 ounce) jars. 
 
Make sure to rinse well ( lemon can cause a chemical burn when out in the sun.. so rinse well) and be careful the oil can cause the shower or tub to be slippery. Be cautious not to get the body scrub in certain body parts.. wink wink.
 
 
Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub
 

 

A few benefits of using the Epsom Salt Scrub

 

Epsom salt

A naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate that is easily absorbed through the skin.

Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and helps with nerve and muscles function. Sulfates help flush toxins and help improve the absorption of nutrients.

Sweet Almond Oil 

It’s hypoallergenic it can be used for babies and often use for massages. It’s great for people with sensitive skin. Sweet Almond Oil comes from edible almonds. It’s great for skin and hair.

Lemons  

Great source of vitamin c, magnesium, and potassium. Lemons have antioxidants  and minerals that can  improve the appearance of your skin. It also helps cleanse and helps pull harmful toxins out of your body.

Rosemary  

An aromatic herb with a woodsy smell that belongs to the mint family. It’s great for stress relief, it stimulates blood circulation and helps with boosting the immune system. Just to name a few of the benefits of using rosemary.

You might also want to try my Lime Mojito Sugar Lip Scrub. Maybe next time I’ll make a lemon rosemary sugar scrub.

Please test essential oils before using them! Here’s a link with information I found about performing a skin test before using essential oils  here.

You could also google and find more information about skin testing before using essential oils or any of these ingredients. 

Do you ever make your own body scrubs? Do you prefer a sugar or salt scrub?
 
 
 
 
Lemon & Rosemary Salt Scrub

Reader Interactions

Comments

    • Kim Seghers says

      Hi, Shelia! Yes, it smells fabulous and I love the way it makes my skin feel. I need to make some more. I hope you get a chance to make a batch! Have a lovely night, Kim

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  6. Nikki Stevens says

    I haven't used a scrub in a long time! This sounds really easy to do. I've used lemon on my face and it leaves your skin feeling so clean and tight. A DIY scrub is a great idea!

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  8. KimSeghers says

    Hi Nicole and you are very welcomed for the tip about using Rosemary. I love Rosemary and I have some growing in my garden. It actually grows better than any other herbs I have planted!! You should try making your own scrubs, I love it!! Kim

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  9. yanique says

    I always buy my scrubs and they really are way too pricey sometimes. I might have to try making my own. I love the combination of rosemary and lemon!

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    • KimSeghers says

      Hi Yanique! You should try making your own scrubs its not hard at all! I love making my own and it's cheaper too. Please let me know if you have any questions about making your own scrubs. Kim

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  10. KimSeghers says

    I grow rosemary too Leslie it's a wonderful herb . I make a hair rinse with it, body scrub, and cook with it. You should try making this scrub I think you'll like it! Have a lovely day, Kim

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  13. KimSeghers says

    Hi Michelle, I started making scrubs because of all the preservatives in some of the scrubs I was buying and the prices. You should try making your own scrubs, I bet you'll love it!!. Have a great weekend, Kim

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    • KimSeghers says

      Hi Agy, yes you could put the scrub in the fridge to keep it longer. I keep it next to my tub. It usually lasts about 2 weeks out but I go through the scrub quick. If you make some scrub and don't use it much just check to make sure it doesn't go rancid. Hope that answers your question, Kim

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