Well, fall is officially underway, which means it’s time to bust out the cold weather beauty care.
You may already know how amazing coconut oil is for your hair and for your skin, as we talked about in a bunch of previous blog posts (we'll link them below). In this post, we'll share with you 3 DIY Coconut Oil Scrub recipes for some skin TLC as we make our way through the fall season. For those of you who didn't know already, scrubs gently exfoliate the skin removing all those dead skins cells (gross, but true) and coconut oil is the perfect product to integrate into your beauty routine as a result of its moisturizing properties.
Let's get started!
1. Easy Vanilla Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
First up, we have this super simple scrub from The Frugal Girls made with only 3 ingredients that you could probably find lying around your household. This scrub is a great quick fix to exfoliating your hands and feet before a mani-pedi.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 10 drops of vanilla essential oil
Directions:
- Place 1/2 cup Coconut Oil in microwave safe dish, and microwave for 45 seconds, or until completely melted.
- Transfer melted Coconut Oil to small mixing bowl, and stir in 1 cup of White Sugar. Mix well.
- Add 10 drops of Vanilla Essential Oil {or more for a stronger scent}, and mix again until well combined.
- Transfer to Mason Jar, and you’re done! So Easy!
2. Coconut Rose Body Scrub
Next, this gorgeous pink body scrub is made with some Rose Extract and Piny Himalayan Salt. Brought to us by Lulus, This amazing smelling product has antibacterial properties yet still leaves your skin feeling ultra soft.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Room Temperature Coconut Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Ground Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
- 3-4 Drops Rose Organic Essential Oil
Directions:
Simply whisk these three ingredients together with a fork for a ready-to-use scrub! Use on hands, feet, arms, and legs. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
3. Coffee Body Scrub
This recipe is dedicated to all the coffee lovers out there! Coffee Body Scrub? Yes please!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coffee grounds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Directions:
1. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
2. Use as directed above.
3. Store any leftover coffee scrub the fridge (to prevent mold) and use the rest within two weeks.
So there you have it loves! 3 DIY Coconut Oil Scrubs that you can easily pull together at home for all your skin care needs. For some coconut oil hair care, check out this awesome DIY Coconut Oil Hair Mask or watch the video below:
If you try any of these recipes, let us know in the comments below or give us a shout on instagram @luxyhair.
