This 3 ingredient DIY Himalayan salt scrub is super easy to make and will take you from dry to glowing skin after only a few uses.
Why You'll Love This Himalayan Salt Scrub
- It's quick. All you need is about 5 minutes and you'll be on your way to soft skin.
- It's affordable. Because it only uses a few simple ingredients, it's incredibly cost-effective and much more affordable than many store-bought options.
- You can tailor it to your skin's needs. Use the essential oil of your choice depending on what your skin needs.
- It's natural. Unlike many store-bought salt scrubs, this homemade version uses real ingredients that are free of artificial fragrances and dyes.
Do You Struggle with Dry Skin?
If your skin is dry and flaky, there’s a possibility that you have dead skin cells sitting on the surface of your skin. By exfoliating the skin (or rubbing the sea salt scrub in circular motions), you're helping to remove the dead skin cells exposing the healthy, glowing skin underneath.
Sloughing away the dead skin cells helps to promote the growth of healthy new cells. This regeneration of the skin helps to even out skin tone, helps with discoloration, and improves the overall texture of your skin.
Salt Scrub Ingredients
Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan salt is also called pink salt, Himalayan sea salt, Himalayan crystal salt, or rock.
This incredible salt comes with many benefits such as:
- balancing the body’s pH levels (source)
- acting as a natural digestive aid (source)
- air purifier (source)
- improving respiratory problems (source)
- inducing sleep (source)
- increasing hydration (source)
- improving circulation (source)
- reducing the appearance of aging (source)
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Extra virgin coconut oil is such a versatile health and wellness food.
For example, it can be used as:
- body moisturizer
- natural lubricant
- high-heat stable cooking oil
- eye makeup remover
- dairy replacement in baking
What makes it so great when it comes to skincare is its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties (although I would avoid moisturizing your face with it as it can clog your pores).
Essential Oils
Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, which is an ancient healing modality that’s been around for thousands of years. The oils are used for their incredible therapeutic properties.
Essential oils are extracted from the bark, flower, fruit, leaf, seed, or root of a plant or tree making them very concentrated and powerful. Because they're so concentrated, they’re best used in really small amounts.
For this Himalayan salt scrub, I used Frankincense essential oil, which comes from a tree native to India called Boswellia. It's a powerful natural astringent that can kill harmful germs and bacteria. It also heals skin and prevents signs of aging, helping reduce the appearance of scars, acne, wounds, and stretch marks. It’s also great for treating ingrown hairs.
The smell of frankincense can take some getting used to, so feel free to add whatever essential oil you enjoy. They all have different benefits depending on the oil and the plant it came from.
Other essential oils for glowing skin include rosemary, geranium, and eucalyptus.
Important to Note
If you have sensitive skin or react to products easily, I recommend doing a test patch on either the back of your hand or on your ankle. To do this, put a tiny amount of the essential oil with a little coconut oil in one of those areas and wait about 5 minutes to see if there’s a reaction.
Essential oils are incredibly potent and I strongly advise against putting them directly on your skin without a carrier oil (such as coconut oil).
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3 Ingredient Himalayan Salt Scrub
Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin or virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup Himalayan sea salt
- 5-10 drops essential oil of choice (I use this brand)
Instructions
- Gently heat the coconut oil on the stove if it’s too solid to mix (this step isn’t necessary if yours is softened).
- Add all of the ingredients to a glass jar and mix well.
- Store the closed jar in your bathroom.
- Use weekly by massaging onto your cleansed body after a shower and then rinse.
Notes
- This Himalayan salt scrub lasts about 6 months.
- Avoid using this on your face. This salt scrub is too abrasive for the delicate skin there.
Evie Ugrin says
Thank you Lindsey!
I need the calming, cleansing treatment
and have ingredients on hand.
Relax Restore and Rejoice
Evie
Renee says
Hello I love making this scrub but it dries up can you tell me what I’m doing wrong thanks
Lindsey says
Hi Renee. Because coconut oil is hard at room temperature (why it appears 'dry'), it’s best to apply it to your skin when you’re in the shower (when your skin is warm) for an easier application.
To get a creamier texture, for the 2 tablespoons you can use another body oil, (or add it to your current batch). I hope this helps!
Britney Moncaiyo says
mine is somehow becoming watery, perhaps could you tell me what up? I used it about for a week and it suddenly became watery
Lindsey says
Hi Britney,
Hmm, I can't say for sure but I'm guessing that you possibly get water inside the jar if scooping it out in the shower with your hands. So, it's best to use a small spoon to scoop it out. Another thing to keep in mind is that coconut oil melts at 78ºF, so that could be a reason. You might just have to play around with the ratio and add a little more salt until it has the texture you want. I hope that helps!
Clare says
Hiya I’m just wondering how long it will last? I’m making it for Christmas for friends. So do I make it and store it away, or make it closer to Christmas? It’s now October 17th
Thank you!
Lindsey says
Hi Clare,
Homemade salt scrubs last up to 6 months and make the best gifts! 🙂
Tricia Polinski Hunt says
Thank you! I just made it and can't wait to try it out.
Suzanne says
I've made this once before and I loved it. I used the essential oil of lavender. This time I'm going to add pure almond extract and or vanilla. I might mix both together. I'll let you know how this batch turns out 😊
Thanx for the recipe.