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Himalayan Salt Body Scrub

Himalayan salt has naturally-occurring minerals that make it a great choice for a scrub, says Doris Day, MD, board-certified dermatologist and director of Day Dermatology & Aesthetics. “The nice thing about a salt scrub is that the salt dissolves by just scrubbing,” she adds. “You don’t have to worry you’re going to overdo it in order to exfoliate.”
Combining the salt with a natural oil—such as olive oil, avocado oil, walnut oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil—makes the scrub moisturising. But oil will make your bathtub slippery, Dr. Day warns, so take care getting out of the tub.
Prep Time5 minutes
Expiration date30 days
Course: Skincare
Keyword: body scrub, homemade body scrub, pink himalayan salt body scrub
Yield: 1 dose of body scrub
Cost: Not applicable

Equipment

  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Measuring cup

Materials

  • 1 cup fine Pink Himalayan salt 
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or any other oil of choice
  • 2-3 drops essential oil of choice -I love lavender essential oil in this recipe

Instructions

  • Place 1 cup of fine Himalayan salt in a bowl. 
    1 cup fine Pink Himalayan salt 
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of olive oil, or your favorite natural oil. Add oil by the spoonful until you achieve a consistency you like. 
    1/2 cup olive oil or any other oil of choice
  • ou can also add a few drops of essential oil for scent. Dr. Day recommends lavender or calendula, which are both soothing.
    2-3 drops essential oil of choice