DIY Everyday Sea Salt Scrub

I have ALWAYS been a lover of skincare! And there is something so indulgent about a body scrub. What’s crazy is that you probably use it every time you shower and they can be a bit pricey. Therefore, I started trying to find ways to make my own, because mama needs some daily pampering! LOL So here is my current fav concoction in the scrub a dub world! Get your DIY on with my go-to everyday sea salt scrub using earl grey tea!

I think I was bitten with the skincare obsession bug very early on. Probably, when my mom would treat us to a mini message or facial during our girls weekends. I had always spent more time on my facial products due to my problematic/oily skin, but when I became pregnant and all my skin started stretching. I realized that I needed to pay attention to my entire body. 

Sugar vs Salt

I personally prefer a salt scrub. I just love the feel of the stronger/rougher salt rub versus a sugar one. Sugar particles are round while salt particles are not, so right away you know which one will be a bit rougher and more exfoliating. Secondly, salt has so many detoxing mineral components that are more beneficial for the body. 

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It’s all about the details

• Epsom or sea salt – I love the texture of epsom salt but if you like something that is a bit more gentle, I would go with sea salt. Sometimes I like to combine the two to find a happy medium. 
• Earl Grey Tea – The real star of the show is the earl grey tea that I use in this scrub. And if you have read my about page, you will know I am a lover of tea. The particular one that I adore for this recipe is the Creme de la Earl Grey from Townshend Tea in Portland Oregon. It follows in traditional English style with notes of bergamot. You can use a regular earl grey, but this one is blended with blue cornflower blossoms and an essence of French crème. I have linked one that is easily sourced.
• Coconut Oil – Whichever one you prefer is good here. This recipe does not call for fractionated oil. I prefer regular coconut oil to give the scrub some thickness and weight.
• Sweet Almond Oil – I also like to add sweet almond oil so that it will be easily absorbed and really help to nourish the skin.
• Essential Oils – Depending on the season or how I am feeling, I will add a tiny bit of an essential oil. The tea and coconut oil provide the most amazing scent, but I usually like to brighten it up just so with only 2 drops of eucalyptus.
• Containers – When making these for a gift, they look so lovely in a beautiful glass jar. But if I am just making it for me to use in the shower, it is going into a plastic one. I do not trust myself not to drop it and I trust my husband and toddler less! LOL! 

Earl Grey Sea Salt Scrub

Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cup Espom or Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup Creme de la Earl Grey Tea
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
• essential oil of your choice (I add 2 drops of eucalyptus) 

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix together throughly.
3. Divide into desired containers.
4. Get in the shower and scrub a dub! 

Handmade with love

With Christmas just around the corner, this is the perfect sweet little handmade gift from the heart. It is perfect for the amazing teacher or girlfriend in your life. First, fill a pretty mason jar with the beautiful sea salt scrub and then just tie a cute little tag to it. Voilà!

Tell me all about it

I would love to hear if you are able to make this one for yourself. If not my concoction, let me know what your go to scrub is. I am always looking for ways to change it up and love hearing all your ideas. It’s how I am able to grow and create fun projects for us all here in This Corbett Life. And like I said I LOVE SKINCARE! 🙂 Happy creating!

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