I am not a typical DIY person; I am more of a lazy bum☺. Last year, I tried homemade body butter and it came out really nice. This is why I went ahead with body scrub this year.
Today, I am sharing the recipe with you. So keep reading to know how to make this awesome orange body scrub.
DIY Orange Body Scrub for Soft and Smooth Skin
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Things You Will Need & Why You Need Them
1. Salt or Sugar
This is essentially the exfoliating agent. Any kind of salt (Epsom salt, sea salt, Kosher salt, etc.) or sugar (processed white sugar or brown sugar) can be used.
Just pound it to get sandy grains. I prefer plain iodized table salt because its grains are perfect for scrubbing my rough body skin.
2. Oil
Oil will create a moisturizing base for the scrub that will lock the moisture into the skin. For this DIY, you can use any body oil or edible oil you like.
If you have extremely dry skin then thicker oils like coconut oil, sunflower oil, or almond oil would be a good choice.
I am using Johnson’s Baby Oil because it is very lightweight and does not irritate my skin or my nose☺.
3. Liquid Cleanser
For this body scrub, the liquid cleanser is used to remove all the dirt and grime from the skin.
Today, I am using a mild baby shampoo, again from Johnson’s because it was just sitting there in my kitty.
Any good body wash, face cleanser, or even mild liquid hand wash would do.
4. Aloe Vera Gel
This would act as a hydrator for this defoliator. I am using my all-time favorite aloe gel but you can use any other aloe vera gel as per your liking.
5. Chopped Orange Peel
This is the X-factor of this scrub that adds extra benefits to it. Orange peel is high in Vitamin C and it helps with body acne, pigmentation, and blemishes.
Here I am using freshly peeled orange skin for this homemade scrub but dried orange peel flakes can also be used. Lemon peel is a nice substitute for this ingredient.
How to Prepare
Step-1. Beat ½ tablespoon oil and ½ tablespoon liquid cleanser to produce a foamy concoction.
Step-2. Mix 2 ½ tablespoon salt to it.
Step-3. Add ½ tablespoon aloe gel and mix again.
Step-4. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of chopped orange peels and give it a good stir. Voila! Your body scrub it ready!
Usage and Bonus Tips:
1. Usage: Wet the skin first with lukewarm water. Spread the exfoliator over the skin and massage it in circular movements.
In between the process, smash the orange peels with your fingers just as you smash cleansing beads in a face wash.
2. Use this once or twice a week as per your skin’s needs. When I started using this a month ago I used to exfoliate twice a week but now my skin has become softer so I have come down to once weekly.
3. Do not exfoliate vigorously or the scrubbing particles can scratch the skin.
4. The application can be quite messy like most of the at-home DIYs, so be aware☺. This one point was a huge minus point for me and I was a bit discouraged at first.
But, this scrub showed so good results from the first application that I never had a second thought ever again☺.
5. If you are using fresh orange peel then use up all the preparation at once. I often mix oil, cleanser, and salt together and store it.
Just before application, I scoop out the desired amount and mix aloe gel and orange peel.
That is all about my homemade orange body scrub. Hope this helps to soften up your skin in this current weather.
You are welcome to share your thoughts regarding it in the comments below.
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