Pampering yourself is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind. Whether you are seeking refuge from a hectic day or just want to treat yourself, body scrubs can do wonders. A delicious body scrub can purge those dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling smooth, soft and aromatic.

You can splurge on body scrubs readily available in stores, but you can make one from the natural and yummy ingredients sitting in your pantry too. That’s why whenever you get the time to give your skin the love it deserves, try out these DIY body scrub recipes that are so yummy, you’ll be tempted to eat them.

 

Mint chocolate sugar scrub

Mint chocolate sugar scrub

It’s going to be hard to resist eating this one! This scrub is a fun treat to make and use, it will help get rid of dry skin while moisturising your skin and leaving it super soft.

You will need:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup almond oil
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 10 drops of peppermint oil

Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them well, transfer the scrub to a glass container and secure the lid. Scoop some and massage all over body in circular motions.

 

Margarita salt scrub

Margarita salt scrub

Relaxing in the bathtub and sipping a margarita is what vacation dreams are made of. This delicious smelling scrub will remind you of a beach vacation as it scrubs away dead skin and calms your mind.

You will need:

  • 2 cups sea salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • Juice and zest of one lime

Mix all the ingredients together and transfer to an air-tight container. Scoop out some of it and massage all over your body and relax. Wash off after a few minutes. 

 

Chamomile orange scrub

Chamomile orange scrub

Drinking chamomile tea relaxes the body, aids in restful sleep and relieves anxiety and depression. Using this chamomile and orange scrub after a long, tiring day will not only calm your body but also give your skin a brightening effect.

You will need:

  • Raw brown sugar
  • ½ cup chamomile tea
  • Zest of one orange
  • ¼ cup coconut oil

Brew chamomile tea and let it cool. Then add the orange zest, brown sugar and coconut oil. Mix the ingredients well and apply on wet body in circular motions and wash off with warm water.