Admit it. You've spent LOADS of money on those store bought salt scrubs that promise to deliver "glowing skin", "renewed skin", "beautiful skin"....fill in the blank skin. "Get better sleep!", "Wisk away to the islands!", "Calgon....take me away!!!!!!!!!!"
They are all great, they all smell really nice, but cheap, they're not. I ran across a tip a few years ago that I thought I would share with you. I promise that it will deliver the same results, but you will find it FAR cheaper by making it for yourself at home. There are only 4 things (maybe 5) that you need and PRESTO....extra cash in your wallet and nicely sloughed, glowing skin in the process.
What you will need:
- Course Kosher salt
- Buttermilk
- A small mixing bowl (not glass, since you will be using it in the shower or bath)
- A spoon
- Essential oil of your choice (optional)
Pour the Kosher salt into the mixing bowl and pour out only as much as you think that you need for your application (don't mix up vast amounts of the scrub since it does contain buttermilk, which will spoil). Add the buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time. Mix the scrub until it resembles the consistency of grits or cream of wheat. I mix it in a disposable plastic ziploc or gladware bowl since it's going to be used in the shower. That way, if there is any left, I can put the lid on it and leave it in the bathroom. You don't want to leave it for more than a day due to the buttermilk, but carrying leftovers to the next night's shower will not be an issue. Also, if you want to add fragrance to the scrub other than the scent of the buttermilk, add a drop or two of the essential oil of your choice. If you are trying to mimic some of the trends in scents like the "sleep" scents, try using a drop or two of lavender essential oil.
One last thing, this is not just for the ladies! Ladies, you can mix this up for your husband! The salt is a natural healer and the buttermilk is a great skin softener. Hope you try it....let me know how you like it!
