How to Make Your Own Exfoliate

Making your own exfoliate saves you money while helping maintain your skin's health.

Exfoliating removes dead skin cells from your body, helps moisturizing penetrate deeper into your skin, makes your skin feel softer, increases your circulation and helps prevent occurrences of acne and ingrown hairs. Homemade exfoliate that uses Epsom salt may also help relax your muscles and have detoxifying qualities. You can also customize your exfoliate by adding your favorite fragrances or specific scents valued within the practice of aromatherapy. Use your scrub during your bath or shower to enjoy the benefits of exfoliated skin.

Things You'll Need

• Epsom salt
• Olive oil
• Scented essential oil
• Empty jar with lid

Instructions

1. Fill the entire jar with Epsom salts.

2. Pour in enough olive oil to fill the jar halfway up.

3. Add a few drop of essential oils in the fragrance of your choice to the jar.

4. Firmly close the jar's lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine the ingredients.

References

• Families.com; Make Your Own Exfoliating Scrub; Aimee Amodio
• Cancer Lynx; Yummy Body Scrub Recipes ; Jennifer Tanner; April 2004

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish