Few days back when team from Allarash contacted me to do a photoshoot of a body scrub for their annual calendar, I was little hesitant to take up the offer. As they say there is always a first time for everything…I thought of giving it a try. First I thought I will click a picture of a store bought body scrub….but later I decided to try making one at home. When I posted the picture of the scrub on Instagram, I got tremendous response and most of them have asked me to share the detailed recipe of this Homemade Organic Body Scrub. So here is it for you….
I rarely use beauty products, not because I am allergic to them…but somehow I am not so fond of them. Blame it on age or weather, at some point of time your skin calls for extra care. Most of you know how sultry and dry the weather is in Chennai, but past few days the temperature in the night is very cool, making the skin even drier. To remove the tan from the hot sun we get on our skin during day and to moisture our skin from the cold winter nights…I thought making a scrub which plays a dual role.
Upon searching and researching, I thought of playing with the ingredients. Though my aunts use to tell me to apply this and that homemade powders and pastes…over the period of time when I was in college or when I was getting married and after giving birth to lil’M…I hardly ever tried anything. So my dear aunties, this one is for you all. Hope you will be happy now to see your niece finally making a body scrub all by her and using it too…wink wink wink……
Homemade and organic are two most popular words these days. As most of the time we are not familiar with the ingredients used in a store bought beauty products, it is always safe to use homemade, organic and natural products. The ingredients I used in making this Homemade Organic Body Scrub can easily be found in our kitchen. Without any delay….Make it today…
DIY: Homemade Organic Body Scrub
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 tbsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 2 tbsp. fine Sugar
- 1 tbsp. black Sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp. Oats
- 1 tbsp. dried Rose petals
- 3 drops Lavender/Jasmine oil (you can use any aromatic oil)
- Honey
PREPARATION:
- Coarsely ground Himalayan pink salt, sugar and oats. To this add sesame seeds, dried rose petals and lavender oil.
- Mix gently and store the contents in a clean and dry air tight jar.
DIRECTIONS TO USE:
- Before taking bath, take a spoonful of the scrub and mix it with honey. Gently scrub this over the body. Leave for 10-15 minutes and take bath using lukewarm water.
- Do this twice a week for 2-3 months for soft and rejuvenating skin.
Fatima says
Even I am like you and I do not use many beauty products. Face wash is what I use daily but I hardly even use a moisturiser until it’s much needed by my skin. Beautiful photos and enjoyed reading your post.
bazigahmurad says
I love your pictures! They are worth watching.
Gonna try it once because this sounds effective.
UmmBilal says
Well done with the pictures. Would try this inshaAllah.
imanatss says
Gosh this sounds like something I’d want to eat! What beautiful photographs mashaAllah – I have himalayan salt to hand – I might just give this a go – the winter has been very unkind to my skin!
Nida Shabih says
Being a beauty blogger now, I am fond of beauty products not because im a beauty blogger but before I stepped in to the blogging world, I did my own home made facials and masks and took care of my skin along with hair. And I think once we are married, we should put in extra efforts to do look fresh for the hubzy. This is a very nice scrub with beneficial ingredients. Nice post.
Fozia S says
Never really made my own body scrub….might have to try it. My skin suffers badly and I don’t take care of it as I should
Sainab says
This looks soo pretty, I want to put it in a jar in my bathroom! And use it of course
wholesome101 says
Body scrubs are the best, especially homemade ones. Thanks for sharing.