Make Your Own Coconut Salt Body Rub

Tired of expensive spa treatments, but you still want the same refreshing and revitalizing effects of a salt rub? You can make your own salt rub at home for only pennies per treatment, instead of spending a fortune on treatments at the spa. A few simple ingredients is all you need to make your own Coconut Salt Body Rub at home.

Salt rubs have been used for centuries for cleansing and revitalizing dry skin. The salt is massaged into the skin with a lubricating oil, to gently scrub away dead skin , while at the same time, moisturizing and softening your skin. Salt rubs shouldn't be used on your face, as your facial skin is too sensitive for this treatment. You should also avoid using a salt rub treatment on areas that are broken out or with wounds or abrasions of any kind. You should also take care to test a small area of skin first with any new oil, to be aware of any sensitivity you may have.

To make your Coconut Salt Body Rub, you will need only a couple of simple, natural ingredients. First, you will need two cups of coarse salt. Fine spas use often use kosher salt, but you can use any type of coarse textured salt. If you are looking to save a little money, you can even use regular table salt for your salt rub.

You will also need one cup of coconut oil for your salt rub. Use pure coconut oil for the best for the best scent. Make sure there aren't any additive in the oil that can irritate your skin. You can find coconut oil at a health food store. There are also places on line where you can purchase your coconut oil. Mix the oil thoroughly into the salt. Use a container with a lid, so you can save any of the unused salt rub for another treatment. Your salt rub can be stored unrefrigerated for about a month.

To use your Coconut Salt Body Rub, massage the salt rub into you skin, gently, a small handful at a time. Use it after taking your shower or bath, while your skin is still wet, and freshly clean. Be careful when doing your feet, as the oil will be slippery. After you've massaged th salt rub all over your skin, you can then rinse the salt rub off using plain, warm water. Don't wash with soap at this time, or you'll loose the moisturizing effects of the oil. Pat your skin dry using a soft towel. You want to get off all of the salt, leaving a thin layer of oil on your skin.

Use your Coconut Salt Body Rub as a weekly treatment to soften and revitalize your skin, and you can have your own luxurious spa right in your own home.