An Epsom salt scrub is a simple yet effective way to exfoliate and nourish the skin without harsh chemicals or expensive products.
Find the recipe below on how to make Epsom salt scrub, a homemade mixture with skin-nourishing ingredients.
Epsom salt is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat various body ailments, including skin care. This salt crystals can be used in many ways, one of which is as an Epsom salt scrub.
What is Epsom Salt?
Epsom salt, also known as magnesium sulfate, is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of sulfur and magnesium. Magnesium helps regulate the activity of over 325 enzymes in the body which is essential for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function.
The high levels of sulfur also helps to flush toxins from the body. Due to its high content of minerals, Epsom salt has many benefits for skin care. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation, reduces redness and irritation, and eases body and muscle pain.
Epsom salt, a salty skin treatment, can help soothe itchy and scaly skin, clear clogged pores, exfoliate away dead skin cells while also nourishing the skin with its mineral content. It can even help prevent further damage due to its gentle exfoliating and moisturizing properties.
Epsom Salt Scrubs: Skin Care Routine
Epsom salt scrubs are an easy way to incorporate into your skin care routine. When used regularly this magnesium-rich skin scrub can help reduce symptoms of itchy and scaly skin over time.
Adding nourishing ingredients such as natural oils and other ingredients like honey and vitamin E into this skincare treatment mixture can help keep your skin looking healthy and radiant!
These salty scrubs are excellent for exfoliating (scrubbing process) knees, elbows and feet. But unfortunately, all salts have sharp edges which are harsh and abrasive to apply to your face especially when you have a highly sensitive skin.
If you want to exfoliate your face try brown sugar scrub instead. The sugar granules have a softer texture which is excellent to use for exfoliating the face and also for those who have sensitive skin.
You can use Himalayan salt or dead sea salt instead of Epsom. Avoid the use of sea salts because they may contain chemicals or impurities from the microplastics.
With just a few ingredients, you can make your own Epsom salt scrub at home and enjoy the benefits of softer, smoother skin.
In this article, we will discuss how to make this homemade salt scrub, what ingredients to add for maximum benefit, how to use them properly on your skin, and tips for getting the most out of these crystal scrubs for optimal skin care results.
Natural Ingredients to Make Exfoliant Scrub
When creating an Epsom salt mix, there are many different types of ingredients that can be added to make it even more effective at nourishing and exfoliating the skin. It can be customized according to your personal preference.
Carrier oils and other oils like almond oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, olive oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil are great options to add moisture and nourish the skin.
Carrier oils also help to bind the Epsom salt together with the other ingredients.
Essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, rosemary, and peppermint can be added for their antibacterial properties and aromatherapy benefits.
Do you have stretch marks or scars? You will love this body mix because it contains vitamin E which is known for its anti-aging and skin regenerating benefits. Mixing vitamin E with special oils (lavender, almond, shea butter) can give your stretch marks and scars treatment even more power.
Vitamin E capsules or natural Vitamin E-rich oils such as wheat germ or sunflower can be used for additional antioxidant protection against free radical damage. These oils provide maximum benefit and a moisturized skin.
Honey is another excellent ingredient that helps to soothe and moisturize the skin while fighting bacteria.
Additionally, plant-based butters such as shea butter or cocoa butter are excellent emollients that help to lock in moisture while providing a pleasant scent.
Ultimately, Epsom salt scrubs can be customized based on individual needs and preferences by adding a variety of different ingredients for maximum benefit.
Recipe: How to Make Salt Scrub with Epsom for the Body
Ingredients Needed for Making Salt Scrub
In this recipe, shea butter is used instead of coconut oil. Shea butter is suitable for all skin types. But coconut oil is is not suitable for oily skin type or acne-prone skin.
- 1/2 cup Epsom salt
- 2 tablespoons almond oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil or vitamin E capsules, opened and mixed with a teaspoon of water
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
Instructions on How to Make Epsom Salt Scrub
1. In a small bowl, mix together Epsom salt and almond oil until combined.
2. Add your favorite oil such as lavender essential oil, honey, and vitamin E oil or capsule to the Epsom-almond mixture. Stir the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
3. Melt the shea butter in the microwave for 15 seconds or until melted and add it to the Epsom salt scrub mixture. Stir all of the ingredients together until you have a thick paste-like consistency.
Storing: I prefer to store the homemade mix in a glass jar container and store it in a room temperature so that it will not solidify. If it somehow gets solidified, I can microwave it quickly since it’s already in a jar container.
Skin Application:
- 1. Test a small amount on your forearm before using on your face (if you prefer) to check if it is too harsh or irritating for your skin type.
- 2. To use Epsom salt mix on your skin, take a small amount onto your fingertips and gently massage it into damp skin in circular motions for 2-5 minutes or more.
If you are satisfied with the result, go ahead and use it on your other parts of your body that need some extra exfoliation and nourishment.
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel afterwards.
Follow up with moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and protected from irritation or dryness caused by over scrubbing.
Tips: How to Use the Salt Scrub Effectively
- 1. It’s preferable to start using salt scrub once a week. Monitor your skin to see if you are sensitive or not. If it’s effective for your skin, you can do two or three times a week.
- 2. Avoid over-scrubbing as this can cause irritation or dryness. Instead use gentle strokes when applying Epsom salt mix on your skin
- 3. Follow up Epsom salt scrubs with moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and protected from dryness or irritation during the scrubbing process.
How to Use the Homemade Skin Scrub For Skin Needs
Chapped, Cracked Lips
Skin scrubs that contain nourishing ingredients such as natural oils, magnesium and other ingredients like honey and Vitamin E, you can experience softer more supple looking lips with regular use!
Not only does this homemade mixture help soothe chapped lips but it can also help prevent further damage due to its gentle exfoliating and moisturizing properties.
To use Epsom salt scrub on your lips, take a small amount onto your fingertips and gently massage it into damp lips in circular motions for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel afterwards. You could also apply a lip balm afterwards to further protect your lips from becoming dry.
Use Epsom salt scrubs 1-2 times per week depending on how severe the chapping of your lips is; it could help heal chapped lips over time!
Callused Feet
Begin by soaking your feet in a basin with warm water for 5-10 minutes before taking them out and drying them off with a towel. Make sure that any remaining water is dried off so it doesn’t reduce the effectiveness of the Epsom salt mixture.
Apply a generous amount of Epsom salt scrub onto your callused areas and massage it into the skin in circular motions for several minutes.
To further exfoliate your skin you can use an old toothbrush.
Rinse off with warm water afterwards and pat dry with a soft towel to reveal softer and smoother feet.
Regularly using Epsom salt scrubs on your callused feet can help keep them soft and smooth over time.
Make sure to follow up with moisturizer afterwards to keep the skin hydrated and protected from irritation or dryness.
Rough Patches
Epsom salt is an incredibly beneficial ingredient when it comes to skincare due its ability to help soften calluses as well as smooth out rough patches of skin.
To use Epsom salt mixture on your skin (arms, legs, feet) take a small amount onto your fingertips and gently massage it into damp skin in circular motions for 3-5 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel afterwards.
Follow up with moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and protected from irritation or dryness.
Itchy, Scaly and Dry Skin
To use this Epsom mixture on your itchy, scaly and dry skin, apply a small amount onto dampened skin in circular motions while paying special attention to any areas that are particularly dry or cracked.
The scrub can be left on the skin for several minutes before rinsing off with warm water afterwards.
Follow up with moisturizer to keep the area hydrated and protected from further irritation caused by scratching or scraping too hard during application.
Epsom salt scrubs should be used 1-2 times per week depending on how severe the itchiness or scaliness is; regular use could help reduce symptoms over time!
Body Scrub
Epsom salt is a good body scrub. After you shower, get some of the crystals and rub them gently on your wet skin. It help get rid of old skin cells. When you are done, rinse off and put lotion on to make it even softer.
Epsom salt can help make your skin soft. Put some on wet skin and massage it gently. This can help get rid of old skin cells while adding soothing relief due to the anti-inflammatory properties of magnesium. After scrubbing, rinse it off, then use a moisturizer or body lotion. And feel refreshed and nourished from head to toe!
For Gifting
You can create this fantastic body scrub for gifting purposes such as: mother’s day, birthday, and Christmas gifts. You can customize the mixture by using an essential oil that your loved one loves.
Epsom salt scrub is a great way to incorporate Epsom salt into your skin care routine. It helps reduce body inflammation and irritation while also providing nourishment for the skin with its mineral content.
When used regularly, this magnesium-rich crystals can help soothe itchy and scaly skin as well as diminish the appearance of stretchmarks and scars over time.
Furthermore, adding natural oils and other ingredients like honey and vitamin E into Epsom salt scrubs can provide additional benefits to your body that will keep your skin looking healthy and radiant!
With all these amazing benefits, why not try making an Epsom salt scrub today?