Adding coconut oil body scrub to your beauty regime makes your skin feel smooth, silky and shiny. All you would need is only a handful of ingredients to make your own natural body scrub using coconut oil.
Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids with natural antibacterial and antifungal properties that leave your skin deeply moisturized besides promoting healthy skin. Use body scrubs thrice a week to exfoliate dead cells and rejuvenate your skin.
However, make sure the coconut oil you are going to use for making body scrub is not hot so as to prevent the other ingredients from melting. You can use liquid coconut oil. If using solid coconut oil then blend it in a blender until the oil turns soft and creamy before adding all the other ingredients and combine with a spoon.
We have shared some great coconut oil body scrub recipes you will enjoy making! Feel free to add your favorite essential oil while making the recipes.
Note: To stay on the safer side do remember to clean the tub after using the body scrub. This will ensure traces of oil are removed from the bathtub and avoid any slippage.
Also, coconut oil is highly comedogenic so if your skin is prone to breakouts, it is best to avoid using coconut oil body scrub on your face.
Citrus Coconut Oil Body Scrub
- ¼ cup coconut oil (liquid)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 20 drops orange essential oil
- 10-11 drops lemon essential oil
Method: Add all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix using a spatula to combine all the ingredients. Transfer the scrub into dry clean container.
Coconut Oil Peppermint Scrub
Certain parts of your body such as feet, elbows and knees require coarser scrubs for effective exfoliation. This peppermint scrub does the right job. It also works great for those who wear socks or have sweaty feet by leaving a fresh minty fragrance
- ¼ cup coconut oil (liquid)
- ½ cup coarse sugar
- 15-20 drops peppermint oil
- 1-2 drops green food color (optional)
Method: Combine the ingredients in a bowl and transfer into an airtight container.
Coconut Oil Naked Scrub
If you are a really big fan of coconut oil then this scrub is all that you need.
- ¼ cup coconut oil (liquid)
- ½ cup brown sugar
Method: Add the ingredients in a bowl and mix until they combine. Store the scrub in an airtight container.
Detox Sea Salt Coconut Oil Body Scrub
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- ½ cup coconut oil (liquid)
- ¼ cup vitamin E oil
- 3-5 drops essential oil of your choice
Method: In a bowl add the oils and stir with a spoon to mix them. Now add sea salt to combine and transfer in an air tight container.
Antioxidant Coffee Coconut Oil Body Scrub
- 1 cup ground coffee
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut oil
Method: Combine the ingredients in a clean bowl and store in mason jar.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Oil Body Scrub
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp organic cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut oil
Method: Combine all the ingredients and store in a jar.
Rosemary Coconut Oil Body Scrub
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp dried rosemary
- ½ cup coconut oil
Method: Mix all the ingredients and transfer into an airtight container.
