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diy: summer scrub

Above is a fresh batch of scrub that I mixed together in less than a few minutes today! It is too easy not to share and it only takes four ingredients.  I wanted an energizing scrub that I could use in the morning, rather than the lavender scrub that I like to use in the evening.  The scent of orange is always energizing and mixed with the coconut oil it makes for a delicious scent and leaves the skin with a healthy glow.  This mixture is also nice after multiple days in the sun when the skin needs a little exfoliation.  Add ingredients in order on label below with the largest portion being sea salt, then top it off with coconut oil. Last, add about 30 orange drops and stir with a butter knife.

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53 comments:

  1. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeJuly 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    thanks for sharing!! I really want to try this now!!

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  2. laxsupermomJuly 17, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love using natural beauty products, and making them at home is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Chic ColesJuly 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I love scrubs and will definitely have to try this one! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. RachelJuly 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Can you give more specific amounts though? That'd be helpful! Thanks!

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  5. deliciously organizedJuly 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Sorry Rachel, I didn't measure. It's best to add until you get the texture you like. You could try 1/2 cup salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil and about 30 drops of orange. Depending on if you like sugar scrubs or salt scrubs more, I would add more of that ingredient.

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  6. Stephanie July 17, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Yum! I can smell it already!

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  7. BridgetJuly 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Great idea! I just checked out the lavender one too - so appealing. Will have to give them both a go. They'd make a lovely gift too

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  8. Rachel {little bits of lovely}July 17, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh this looks so easy! I will have to give it a try, thanks for sharing! xx

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  9. WhitneyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love this and can't wait to try it! Where is the best place to buy essential oils?

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  10. Mrs. WJuly 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Yum, I can't wait to try this one! Thanks for sharing all of your recipes.

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  11. MaryJuly 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I might have to try this! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. carlee {deliciously organized}July 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hi Whitney, I like to buy my essential oils at Whole Foods, but you can get them at any health food store. Also, I believe some drug stores are starting to carry essential oils.

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  13. Melissa, The 25th HourJuly 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    This looks amazing!

    Where's the best place to find these ingredients?

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  14. What R We Having For Dinner July 18, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I saw in one of ur old post 2 pairs of riding boots that u wored...I think it was ur engagement pictures...can u let me know what brand they are....I love them and in the market to get some new riding boots for the winter
    thanks
    Felicia
    felicialetran@yahoo.com

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  15. kayce hughesJuly 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    looks wonderful!

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  16. KrystalJuly 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Headed to Whole Foods today during my lunch hour - can't wait to make this scrub! :)

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  17. AlexAugust 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    My friend's birthday is coming up - thanks for the lovely gift idea! x

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  18. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    It looks amazing... and I bet it smells like heaven! I'm going to give it a try.

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  19. AndreaJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Looks amazing. I am going to try and make it.

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  20. Texas RoseJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    When you say coconut oil, are referring to the kind you cook with? I have seen other recipes and they use it in oils and scrubs.

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  21. PamJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I have a severe allergy to coconut and almonds. I don't even want to touch coconut oil, just in case. Is there anything else I can use?

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  22. The BecksFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Where do you get the coconut oil and the orange drops? I have no idea where you buy essential oils.

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  23. The BecksFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    If there is no whole foods around...

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    1. GinaNovember 11, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      www.edensgarden.com is the best place for pure essential oils and also priced well because they sell direct to consumers. I had bought some from HEB and had a horrible reaction.

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  24. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Just made this scrub and LOVE it!!! I bought my coconut oil from Target in the cooking oil section and my orange essential oil from HEB in the organic section.
    Hope that helps for those that don't have access to a Whole Foods grocery store!

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  25. UnknownJune 23, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    WE made a homemade scrub with Grapeseed Oil but I would like to give this a try

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  26. AnonymousJuly 7, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I was wondering what the shelf life is for the scrub. thanks!

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  27. LeahJuly 18, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Sounds great, but I thought that orange shouldn't be used on the skin if you plan on being in the sun within 24 hours. Is this different because it is diluted?

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  28. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    does this need to be kept refrigerated?

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  29. KellellSeptember 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Great recipe and I'd love to give these as Christmas gifts! What's the shelf life and does it need to be stored in the fridge?

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  30. Hannah*November 8, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Would any other kind of oil besides orange work just as well with this? Suggestions?

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    1. carlee {deliciously organized}November 8, 2012 at 8:24 AM

      Hi Hannah,

      This particular scrub was made in the summer and I wanted a citrus/fresh scent- but, you could use any scent you'd like.

      carlee

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  31. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Do you use corse sea salt and corse ex. Turbino sugar?

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    1. carlee {deliciously organized}December 5, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      No, I just use raw sugar & most of the times get the sea salt from health food store bins.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Do you melt or soften the pressed oil first?

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  33. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    O.M.G this was so simple and is fantastic! I made three different scrubs and this was by far the best recipe out of the three and the easiest. Thank you, Andrea from Indiana

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Why the salt? This is the first scrub I have seen with salt in it and I know salt is drying so I am concerned about using this on my dry hands (although I suspect it would make a nice substitution for hand soap since salt is cleansing...)
    THanks!

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  35. ChrisVMarch 3, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    What size jar do you use? Half pint? Pint?

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  36. kek14April 10, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Great scrub! Any tips on making it in bulk for gifts? :)

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  37. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Carlee,

    I love this summer scrub, it just looks so refreshing. I featured it on my blog post "Spa Day at Home." Feel free to check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/spa-day-at-home.

    Best,

    Jaclyn
    Editor, AllFreeKidsCrafts.com

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  38. JackieJuly 8, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    How do you get the orange colored tint?

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    1. Deliciously OrganizedJuly 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      the tint you are seeing is from the organic raw sugar

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  39. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM

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  40. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I just made some of this with organic extra virgin coconut oil, sea salt, raw sugar, and lemongrass oil. So refreshing. The measurements stated earlier were good for one half pint jar. And i added about 4 tablespoons more coconut oil. Rinse and towel after use vigorously. My hands are so soft now.

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  41. KristenOctober 5, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I bet you could use olive oil too, but it wouldn't have quite the same texture since coconut oil is a solid at room temp. You'd want to adjust how much you add.

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  42. mortar and pineOctober 31, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    What proportions do you use?

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  43. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I noticed that this is a salt and sugar scrub, my question is can you use all sugar

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  44. UnknownMay 2, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    How stupid ... you post a recipe with no quantities? Then say you don't know? don't waste my time

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    1. deliciously organizedMay 2, 2014 at 2:43 PM

      Karen, if you were a regular reader you would know I posted a follow up post here with that question answered:

      http://www.deliciouslyorganized.com/2011/07/diy-body-scrub-base-for-salt-scrub-or.html

      Although, I must reiterate that this scrub does not need a recipe. You can make it to your liking following the steps above in this post...

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    2. Jenn LopezMay 19, 2014 at 2:47 PM

      Karen, you're a jerk. A lazy one at that. Read through the comments next time. If there's not exacts, someone is usually liable to ask! Jerk.

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  45. UnknownMay 6, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    If I wanted to so a salt scrub would I still add the sugar? Just in a lesser quantity...?

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