How to Make a Body Scrub

A rich, exfoliating body scrub that leaves skin soft, smooth and glowing. Easy to make and a lovely gift. This easy recipe from The Soap Barn uses simple ingredients from our body and bath range.

What you will need

• 100ml shea butter
• 100ml sweet almond oil
• Fine salt (or sugar)
• Fragrance of your choice
• Jars

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Method

1. Gently melt the shea butter in the microwave for one minute.
2. Add the sweet almond oil and your fragrance, and mix well.
3. Stir in the fine salt (or sugar) until you have a thick paste, it must not be runny.
4. Spoon into jars. To use, rub a scoop over your body in the shower, then rinse and pat dry.

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Tips & variations

Once you have made your body scrub, here are a few ways to get a great result and make it your own.

• Add a preservative if any water gets into the jar, and warn users that the oils make surfaces slippery.
• Use a sugar scrub on the body and a finer salt or sugar on rougher areas like heels.
• Store in a cool, dry spot and use clean, dry hands or a spatula to keep it fresh.

Make it your own: change the fragrance or essential oil, or tweak the colour to suit the season.

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