DIY Scrubs For Soft Hands

If you think that your hands need more love and care, check out these hand scrub recipes.

Chocolate Hand Scrub

Makes enough to fill 2 4-oz. jelly jars, plus a little extra that you can keep for yourself!

4 tablespoons of cocoa powder

1 cup of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/2 cup of oil of your choice (I used olive oil)

Combine cocoa powder, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix in oil gradually until it becomes a thick paste. Pour into a jar and attach a label and the directions from below.

To use: Apply to wet hands and rub in a circular motion, concentrating on dry or rough patches. Leave on for 3 minutes then thoroughly rinse with warm water.

Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub

Materials:

Glass container that seals (any size) I went with a large one for my bathroom

2 cups Morton Epsom Salt

1 cup Course Sea Salt

2 TBSP Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup Oil (you can use coconut, olive, peanut) I used Olive

15 drops Lavender Oil

Red and Blue food coloring to make purple salt scrub (Optional)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the Epsom Salt and Sea Salt. Mix well.

2. Add in the Oil and mix well, make sure all salt is covered in oil.

3. Add the Vanilla and Lavender Oil and mix well.

4. Add a couple drops of food coloring to create your perfect shade of lavender. Mix well.

5. Carefully pour your salt scrub into your container.

Apple Cinnamon Sugar Scrub

1 C. Coconut Oil

1½ C. Sugar

1 Medium sized Apple (or Chamomile Essential Oil)

Cinnamon Extract (located in the baking aisle near the spices)

4-5 4 oz. Jelly Jars

Sprinkle of Cinnamon Powder

Instructions

Using a small paring knife cut the apple into smaller chunks and puree in a blender or food processor until it is smooth and set aside.

In a medium size bowl, combine the coconut oil, sugar, apple mixture and 1-2 drop of cinnamon extract (a lot goes a long way) Sprinkle a few shakes of Cinnamon Powder and mix well.

Add the scrub to Jelly jars.

Print and cut out the labels and place on the lid; the metal ring will hold the label in place. **For a more rustic look, you could also use a hole puncher to punch a hole in the top of the label look through with twine and tie around the lid.

Makes 4-5 4 oz. Jelly jars. The recipe can also be made smaller or larger depending on how much you would like to make.

Scrub needs to be refrigerated and will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge.

If there is any separation simply stir the mixture.

For soft skin, use scrub on hands, elbows and feet. Rinse well.

Gardener’s Hand Scrub

Materials:

1 lemon

1 tbsp olive oil

2/3 3/4 cup granulated sugar (I used demerara for a rougher texture.)

Directions:

Put the granulated sugar in a small bowl.

Zest the entire lemon.

Cut the lemon in half and juice one half of it.

Remove any seeds and put the zest and lemon juice in with the sugar.

Add 1 tbsp olive oil. You can add a little bit more if it's too dry but you don't want it to be liquid.

Mix well. To use rub a quarter sized amount between your hands and rinse under hot water.

Store in the refrigerator between uses.

Now that you have a gardener's hand scrub, head out to the garden and tackle those weeds!

Coconut Oil Salt Scrub With Rosemary And Mint

Supply List:

1 c sea salt

1/3 c coconut oil

1-2 tsp peppermint extract or 5-10 drops oil

5-10 drops rosemary

1/4 c jojoba oil (or any other oil you have on hand-sweet almond oil, vitamin e, olive)

dried and chopped mint and rosemary (if you only have fresh herbs, dry them in the microwave for 30 seconds between paper towels)

With your salt in a bowl, add all of the other ingredients, setting aside half of your jojoba oil. Mix until everything is incorporated. I find it's easiest to mix with my hands, and the bonus is your hands will feel awesome when you're done. You want all the salt to be covered with oil but not sloppy or wet. Add more jojoba oil as needed.

Store in an airtight container and happy scrubbing!

Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub

Ingredients

4 oz Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Fine Grain

1 oz fractionated coconut oil

1 oz jojoba oil

20 drops lavender Essential oil

10 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions

Combine salt, coconut oil and jojoba oil in a mixing bowl.

Mix in essential oils.

Store in a 4oz mason jar with lid.

Sweet Vanilla Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

1/2 cup brown sugar

This homemade sweet vanilla sugar scrub is so simple to make and so luxurious. You're skin will feel awesome.1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup olive oil (you can substitute avocado, almond, or coconut oil as well I love using avocado oil best.)

2 Tbs honey

¼ tsp pure vanilla extract (you could also use 5 10 drops of your favorite essential oil)

½ tsp vitamin E oil (like this)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.