Homemade Coconut Salt Scrub
My Dirty Little Secret . . . I Have Dry, Cracked, Nasty Old Hag Feet!
In my defense, I live in flip-flops 8 months out of the year and having sexy feet is not high on my priority list.I attempted to get a picture of my cracked heels to prove just how neglected my feet truly are. But, do you know how impossible it is to take a picture of your own feet without looking like a hobbit? It is probably just as well that I could not get a decent picture. That is an image you do not want to see.
In my defense, I live in flip-flops 8 months out of the year and having sexy feet is not high on my priority list.I attempted to get a picture of my cracked heels to prove just how neglected my feet truly are. But, do you know how impossible it is to take a picture of your own feet without looking like a hobbit? It is probably just as well that I could not get a decent picture. That is an image you do not want to see.
Well, it is time to take care of my little problem. I have noticed DIY Scrubs on Pinterest and just how simple they are to make. It’s just a matter of deciding if you want a salt or sugar scrub and what type of oil and essential oil scent you prefer.
I chose to make a Salt Scrub with Coconut Oil and Coconut Scent. I also used Vitamin E Oil because I have a ton of it stockpiled from my pregnancy. Apparently I thought that I would need to bathe in Vitamin E to prevent stretchmarks.
Just mix your Course Sea Salt or Sugar with your Oils at a 2:1 ratio. For example I mixed 1 cup Salt with 1/4 cup Coconut Oil and 1/4 cup Vitamin E Oil. If you are only using one oil mix 1/2 cup Oil with 1 cup Salt. Then add 3-4 drops of Essential Oil for fragrance and stir it up.
Put your scrub into a container and you’re done. I Know, Right? … Easy Peasy!
And it is perfect for a quick and cheap last minute gift. Put it in a jar, tie a ribbon around it, attach a label and you have a fancy and luxurious gift.
And it is perfect for a quick and cheap last minute gift. Put it in a jar, tie a ribbon around it, attach a label and you have a fancy and luxurious gift.
Store bought scrubs can cost ten to twenty dollars or more. This comes out to about two or three bucks depending on the ingredients and that is including the cost of the jar. Luckily none of my family and friends read my blog … because guess what they are getting for Christmas and Birthday presents this year!
This also works great as a Shower Body Scrub too. Just be sure to scrub the heck out of your bathtub afterwards so nobody slips and breaks a hip.
So there you have it.
My once Hideous Hobbit Feet are now Sexy and Silky Smooth. OhLaLa.
My once Hideous Hobbit Feet are now Sexy and Silky Smooth. OhLaLa.
Hey! Check out this Homemade Lavender Sugar Scrub . . .
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Glad to find this the Homemade Coconut SALT scrub I can use this too. do you have any Bath Salts?
Hi Sherry! I don’t have any bath salt recipes. Unfortunately I don’t have a large bath at my house {I Wish}. So, I’ve never had a reason to make any. But I know that you can find tons of tutorial/recipes if you search for bath salts on Pinterest!
I was wondering if you could use other course salts, like canning/pickling salt or ice cream salt
Hi Chanay! I have not used canning or ice cream salt in my scrubs. I imagine they would work. The canning salt is super fine and would gently exfoliate. While ice cream salt is huge and may be a little clunky when trying to use as a scrub.
This looks/sounds wonderful. How long does a batch last on the shelf? Thank you for your help
Hi Val! I have been using the same batch for about 6 months now. It is still as good as the first day 🙂
Hi Nicole, Thank you so much for sharing…this sounds wonderful and your presentation is just too cute. I have found these little mini spoons at estate sales and now know just what to do with them. Where did you find the little jar with the salt scrub, its just the perfect size.
Hi Cindy! I found my jars at my local Walmart in the canning section. Enjoy!
Hi Nicole, I came across your website while looking for salt scrub recipes to be used as party favors for a bridal shower. This is my first go at something like this so I have a few questions…. Do you recommend a certain type of sea salt and how long will the salt scrub keep sealed in jars?
Hi Regina! For this coconut salt scrub, I used a course sea salt that I found in my grocery store. But, you can use a non course salt or even sugar if you prefer. As far as how long the scrub stays good … I have had scrubs for 6-12 months that are still the same as the day I made them. So, they last a long time! Enjoy!
Hi Nicole! I love your recipes and I actually got on a site and ordered all my products except the vanilla pod. After looking at all the selections., nothing said “Pod” Can you please tell me where to get these? Thank you!
I’m sorry for the confusion, Kathy. Look for Vanilla Beans. I call them pods or vanilla bean pods. But they will be labeled as Vanilla Beans. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=724725011
Thanks so much Nicole! I was thinking that but wasn’t sure and wanted to ask you. Now I have a few more questions…Does one bean equal one pod? Does the Pod have a long shelf life if I buy in bulk? After looking at Amazon, there are several to choose from, could you tell me what Vanilla Bean you prefer to use when you make this scrub and last but not least, will Coconut oil 76 work fine with making this product? Thank you so much for all your expertise! Sincerely, Kathy
Yes, one bean is one pod. There may be a way to store vanilla beans longer. I buy 1 or 2 at a time at Trader Joe’s so that they are super fresh. So, I don’t have experience storing the beans. And, the coconut oil 76 should work great. That will be better for the scrub consistency. Good Luck!
Hi Nicole:
I was able to find everything to purchase for the scrubs but when I wrote in Vanilla Pod, I would get no match for that product. Can you explain where I can get a Vanilla Pod or what I could substitute that with? Thanks so much for your help!
Kathy Adam
From what I’ve read on all the comments, this stuff really works. We live in very dry climate so it’s hard to keep feet from getting ragged. I’d love some kind of combination I could make at home I could afford. Will be looking for coconut oil and whatever else I need at Sprouts which is next door to Hobby lobby, so convenient.
Have some Vit. E oil used on my scars after my knee replacements, did help the scars to heal nicer and they are long scars. From the one comment I read it’s not good to use Vit E oil, how does it harm a person? By sinking into skin? I used it for several weeks on my scars after surgery both times. Won’t be using it for scrub. Will use the coconut oil for scent.
Look forward to making this scrub. Happy Fall and days
Hi JaneEllen! Thanks for your comments. I did quite a bit of research and was never able to find anything that cautions against using vitamin e oil. But, you can definitely make this scrub without the vit e oil. It will still work great!
would Epsom salts be effecticve in this recipe?
I have never used epsom salts so I cannot say for sure. I know that some people soak their feet in epsom salt but I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a scrub with epsom salts.
I made my own sea salt, lemon essential oil from doTerra coconut oil with baking soda and table salt scrub….I figured three different textures of salt would have a more consistent feel when rubbing into the skin. What no one mentions is how in warm climates like Southern Alabama your oil will melt in its container until the temp cools down. I see it solid and liquid all the time in the covered glass container I put it in. The problem I am sharing is that the oil is less dense than the salt so over time, all the oil rises to the top leaving the salt below. The shape of my glass container is round and the mouth of the container is slightly smaller than the body of the vase. I made a mess moment ago trying to mix it up with my fingers while washing my hands (which feel great right now). I wasted some of my oil as it came out and all around the mouth and neck of my container trying to mix without a spoon–we humans DO try things the short-cut way, don’t we? The reason I have taken the time to share this on your blog is two-fold. 1. Can anyone give me a recipe where this will not happen 2. If you make these as gifts, think about the temperature, the shape of the container, and maybe add a little wooden/plastic ice cream type spoon (the kind you eat icecream samples with). Definitely tell the gift receiver on a nice tag what to do when their coconut oil liquefies. It needs to be stirred often in warmer climates/seasons. 🙂 It was important to me because eI used 15 drops of my lemon essential oil (expensive kind) and I hope most of it didn’t come out of the top. It had sat on the counter three weeks before I had even used it. I was a little disappointed the lemon smell was not like commercial bright crisp lemony…and the real rosemary herbs I put into the other one DID smell like Rosemary but the salt killed the herb clippings and turned them black. Just sharing my troubles….
Hi Melanie. Yes, the coconut oil does change from oil to solid depending on temperature. I have made other scrubs with a mixture of coconut oil and grapeseed oil or with just grapeseed oil. Those will not solidify. Or, when the coconut oil becomes solid I will run the jar under warm water, stir then use. Hope that helps! https://wonkywonderful.com/1/post/2013/11/lavender-sugar-homemade-body-scrub-recipe.html or https://wonkywonderful.com/1/post/2014/08/homemade-coffee-body-scrub.html
In my bathroom, I have a big OPAQUE container of coconut oil. Storing it in an opaque container will prevent it from going rancid. I also have a small bag of Murray River pink sea salt flakes (I find salt flakes are more gentle, yet still lovely and abrasive). I take a pinch of the salt flakes and slightly rub them before I put them into my palm. I then add a generous dollop of coconut oil and slap a bit more oil on my decolletage and shoulders. I get into the shower and scrub my face (without adding water) and then move down to my neck, shoulders etc. I then wet a washcloth with hot water and pat and rub very lightly to remove the excess oil. It’s the most amazing makeup remover and a little goes a long way. Doing this has helped significantly reduce the wrinkles I had on my decolletage as well as my face. It’s so cheap too. I love it.
Oh, I love all of you tips! I need to take the time to do this more often 🙂
Hi! I was planning on trying out your recipe and was curious in ur recipe if u r using more than one oil if u still have to add the essential oil for fragrance and if so what the kind of essential oil to buy?
Hi Lani. The essential oil is not necessary if you can’t find it. You just want to make sure the oil is cosmetic grade. If you use unrefined coconut oil there will be a light coconut scent. Enjoy!
Thanks for the recipe! I was looking for a recipe similar to the very pricey Isle of Luxe they sell down south, and came across your page! Great Christmas idea! Just curious, if I use coconut oil and coconut essential oil, will the smell of coconut come out to strong?
Just a quick question I made some of the salt scrub for myself and loved it. So I picked up some Himalayan Pink Sea Salt (fine) at Ross (4.99 for a 2 pound package) and made some for presents for Christmas. The question is since I am using 8 oz ball canning jars can I / should I heat/pressure seal them to help prevent the oil from leaking and preserve it better till they are ready to use it?
Thanks 🙂
Hi Jill! I think the scrub should be fine just sealed in a jar without heating. As long as it is clean. I have never tried heat sealing the jars. So I’m not sure if that would work or not. I have had scrubs for 6+ months without any issues. Enjoy!
I was wondering if I could /should heat seal the jars. I am using 8 oz ball mason jars.
How long can we keep the scrub without putting vitamin E?
Scrubs last quite a long time as long as they are kept sealed and clean. You can omit the vitamin e oil completely and replace it with another liquid oil such as grape seed oil. Enjoy!
I just made my sea salt scrub and I love it. Thanks Nicole
Happy to hear it! 😀
Nicole I am so thrilled I found your site today. I wish it had been Sat. LOL
I took my hubby to Captain George’s Father’s Day for a treat.
In the bathrooms, they have the salt scrub with almond oil I am guessing.
I went nuts my hands were so soft. I then PAID $53.00 for 2 pint jars.
I can hardle wait to make my own.
One question, where do I go to buy the oils. I have never done anything like this
but am so excited. Up a few years (71 in Dec.) and love trying new things for sure.
You are awesome, thanks so much,
God bless, hugs, Cheryl
Hi Cheryl! I’m so glad that you are excited to make your own scrubs. You can find coconut oil at most grocery stores now. If you buy the unrefined (or virgin) coconut oil it will have a natural coconut scent. I have a couple other scrub recipes that are simple and use easy to find ingredients. Enjoy! https://wonkywonderful.com/easy-homemade-body-scrub-vanilla-coconut/ and https://wonkywonderful.com/lavender-sugar-homemade-body-scrub-recipe/ 🙂
Hello, Can you tell me how many ounces/cups the recipe makes? If you mentioned the information, sorry, but I didn’t see that listed. Thank you
Hi Kandi! This recipe makes approximately one and a half cups. Feel free to use your favorite oils and you can also sub sugar for the salt.
I just found this on pinterest, thanks so much for the recipe! I only wanted to do it on a use-by-use basis instead of making a jar worth. I did 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 tbsp vitamin E oil and it turned out great for a one time use. 🙂
Good to know and great idea! Glad you like it!
Thanks.. I used orange oil for energy and peppermint oil drops for a good feeling on feet. Lavender was nice for body before bed. so so nice . I ran out of coconut oil so I used half coconut oil and half almond oil and.. I used another time Himalayan pink salt which I got from TJ Maxx. I ground that up in a coffee grinder with fresh lavender
Oh, those scrubs sound delightful!