Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub: DIY Recipe

This Himalayan salt scrub recipe with essential oils is a great DIY natural skin care product that is sure to leave you with fresh glowing skin! Add this homemade body scrub recipe to your personal care routine and it will feel like a spa day at home any day!

If you enjoy making your own beauty products for skin care with natural ingredients, this DIY pink salt scrub is a must try. They can help with a host of skin issues and leave skin feeling soft and silky.

What is Himalayan salt scrub good for?

Of course, you will want to know what the benefits of using a Himalayansalt are over other types of salt are before you buy or make one this homemade scrub. Here are the reasons you will want to start using these body scrubs pronto.

See my guide to choosing between Salt Scrubs vs Sugar Scrubs if you are not sure which is better for your needs. You may also like to learn more about the benefits of salt scrubs in general.

Exfoliating

Like all salt scrubs a pink Himalayan salt scrub is great for exfoliating dead skin. This opens clogged pores and combats acne and other blemishes. Removing dead skin cells exposes fresh skin and allows oils, moisturizers and other skin treatments to absorb more readily.

Cellulite

The pink Himalayan salt body scrub will also help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Sloughing off dead skin cells and sealing skin with moisturizing oil alleviates dry skin problems and helps with resiliency. While this homemade salt scrub won't actually get rid of cellulite, it will make the bumps far less noticeable after scrubbing and for at least a day or two after.

Minerals and Negative Ions

Real Himalayan pink salt mostly sourced from Pakistan, contains more beneficial minerals than sea salt and comes in a lovely natural pink color. The salt is rich in minerals, such as magnesium and calcium, which nourish and protect skin from damage while also helping to draw out toxins. It is known for its detoxifying properties.

Natural salt reacts with the air and water releasing negative air ions and creating a relaxing spa like atmosphere. More on that in my salt lamps article.

If you are more interested in relaxing than freshening your skin, you may like my soothing Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and Rosemary Bath Salts, no scrubbing involved.

DIY Himalayan salt scrub

It is so easy to make this DIY Himalayan salt scrub. This homemade natural skin care product has just two primary ingredients, and oil. The base salt scrub ingredients are pink Himalayan salt and any typical essential oils carrier oil. Almond, olive or coconut oil are the most common choices.

While it makes a fabulous body scrub, it is also nice used as a foot scrub, see my Essential Oils for Foot Soaks article for appropriate essential oils for this use.

How do you use Himalayan salt scrub?

So, you are ready to have that silky glowing skin yourself. Using this body scrub to freshen dry skin is super easy.

1. Start a warm (not hot) shower or bath. Too hot and the more of oils in both your skin and the scrub will wash down the drain.
2. After a few minutes your skin will have softened from the water, that is when you start to apply the body scrub to your damp skin.
3. Grab a small amount of the scrub in your hand (a tablespoon or two), and start massaging it on your skin using circular motions. Focus on the feet, knees and elbows, as those tend to be rough areas. Then gently exfoliate the rest of your body.
4. Once you have finished scrubbing rinse with warm water to get the salt off. Get out of the shower or bath and gently pat dry.

Can you exfoliate your face with salt?

While gentle sugar scrubs for the face, salt scrubs I don't. Salt can make skin dry and the granules are coarse, so not generally recommended for sensitive skin areas.

Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe

Beauty Crafter

An easy Himalayan salt scrub recipe, to help you achieve beautiful smooth skin. Makes 2-3 applications. A ½ cup should be plenty for each use of the scrub.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup pink Himalayan salt
• ¼ cup sweet almond oil or fractionated coconut oil if you want to use regular coconut oil make sure it is warmed to liquid before mixing
• 15-20 drops essential oils I used 10 drops of rose absolute and 5 drops each of frankincense and lavender essential oil in mine rosemary, bergamot or peppermint oil are also excellent choices, alone or in your own combination.
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Instructions

 

• If you are using coconut oil and it is solid, gently warm it until it melts.
• Put the the salt, oil and essential oils in a medium bowl. Add the other oil if are choosing to use one. Mix well.
• Scoop into an airtight glass jar for storage.

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