Treat your skin with this DIY salt scrub recipe using African Black soap from the dollar store. Handmade bath and body scrubs are a great way to soothe your dry skin, and are quick and easy to make at home using items you have in your pantry. I took a quick trip to the dollar store to find ingredients for this Black Soap, Shea Butter and Coconut Sea Salt Scrub recipe, which is a great way to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your skin all at once.

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I got the Black Soap, Sea Salt, and the cute glass container for this project at the dollar store. You can find coconut oil at the grocery store.

What is Black Soap?

I found a bar of African Black Soap with Shea Butter at the dollar store, and according to the box, black soap is made from the nuts of the African Karite Tree. Traditionally, black soap has been used as an application for stretch marks, wrinkles, dry skin, and various other skin conditions, and shea butter has been used to penetrate, heal, and moisturize skin.

Why Exfoliate?

Exfoliation is the process of removing the dead outer skin cells from your body, which exposes the softer, healthier skin. A DIY salt scrub is an inexpensive way to give your body a spa treatment on a tiny budget. Sea Salt has beneficial minerals that are good for your skin.

DIY Salt Scrub Recipe (African Black Soap & Coconut):

• 2 cups sea salt, $1
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, approx $1.33 cost for recipe (Buy in bulk on Amazon: Organic Coconut Oil)
• 3+ tablespoons of grated Black Soap, $1 (or Buy on Amazon: African Black Soap)
• Bowl & Spoon, on hand
• Grater, on hand
• Container for storage, $1 or on hand

Total cost for recipe: $3.33 and up

Grate Soap:

Before we mix up this sea salt scrub, we need to prepare the black soap.

The hardest thing about this recipe is grating the soap, and that takes about 30 seconds!

Grate about 3 Tablespoons of Black Soap. 

Note: if you are making multiple batches of this recipe, you will be able to use a single bar of soap for about 4 recipes, which makes the total cost for soap in the recipe just $.25.

Mix it Up:

Next, we put all the ingredients into our mixing bowl.

Measure 2 cups of sea salt into a bowl, and add about 3 Tablespoons of grated black soap.

Add Oil:

Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil in the microwave using a microwave-safe glass measuring cup (such as a pyrex pouring measuring cup), then add it to the soap and salt mixture. Stir all ingredients until combined.

Store it:

Measure the DIY salt scrub mixture into your chosen storage container, such as a swing-top glass container, a small apothecary jar, or even a reusable plastic storage container or zip-top bag.

I used a glass storage jar with a metal lid that I found at the dollar store.

How do you use a salt scrub?

Use a handful of salt scrub while you are showering – rub it on your elbows, knees, feet, or on any place you have dry or flaky skin. The salt will slough off dead skin cells, and gradually dissolve in the water, becoming a body polish as it dissolves. The soap will help to cleanse your skin, while the coconut oil melts into your skin and provides moisturizing and softening properties.

Salt is fairly abrasive, so if you want a milder scrub, try using sugar or baking soda in place of the salt in this recipe.

Use the scrub about once a week.

More Body Scrub Recipes:

Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe

Himalayan Sea Salt & Honey Scrub Recipe

5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe

5 Minute Coffee & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub Recipe

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Want to learn how to make your own sugar scrub, but you’re on a budget? Let me get you started with this super easy and cheap sugar scrub recipe! I found all the ingredients to make a cheap sugar scrub at the dollar store… of course! I used packets of spiced apple cider drink mix to make the ultimate yummy DIY sugar scrub inspired by my favorite season of the year.

But wait, how do YOU feel about FALL? What are your favorite fall traditions, and are they spiced cider flavored? Sure, everyone likes to drink warm, cozy drinks once the weather turns cool, but how many of us can say we SMELL like a yummy fall beverage? I’m raising my hand because I just made and tested out this delicious Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub and I have to say, I smell DELICIOUS.

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This sugar scrub smells like a sweet, spicy, and tart spiced apple cider, and my skin feels so smooth!

Instead of imagining the smell, why don’t you whip up a batch of homemade sugar scrub for yourself? It takes just about 10 minutes to put together, and I found almost all the ingredients for this recipe at the dollar store! Just head to the grocery store for coconut oil. Oh, and everything in this recipe is edible, so you can eat it if you want… just sayin’!

Dollar Store Cost Estimate:

• Cane sugar, $1 (Buy on Amazon: Organic Cane Sugar (3 lbs) by Anthony’s, Gluten-Free & Non-GMO)
• Spiced Apple Cider Mix, $1 (Buy on Amazon: Bulk: Alpine Spiced Cider Apple Flavor Drink Mix )
• Cinnamon, on hand (Buy on Amazon: Saigon Cinnamon)
• Coconut Oil, on hand or $1.33 for this recipe (Most popular on Amazon: Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil)
• Swing-top container, $1 (Buy on Amazon: 24-Count Swing Top Spice Jars Value Pack)

Total cost: $3 and up

Cheap sugar scrub recipe notes:

Oil: Depending on your source for coconut oil, this scrub recipe can cost a few bucks to make, including buying the packaging. If you buy a large jar of coconut oil (like this bulk coconut oil from Amazon), you will pay about $.33 an ounce, which means this cheap sugar scrub recipe uses $1.33 worth of coconut oil. If you want to save money and you don’t already have coconut oil in your kitchen, just substitute any oil you already have on hand — I recommend coconut oil because it is solid at room temperature but melts in your hand when you use it.

Packaging: Save money on packaging by skipping the glass jar and simply package it in a reusable container you already have (like a lidded plastic tub, for example). Either way, it’s a a frugal way to make a high-quality homemade bath scrub.

How to Make DIY Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub:

Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 packets of powdered spiced apple cider mix
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• Bowl and spoon
• Microwavable pourable measuring cup (Buy on Amazon: Pyrex 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup)
• A jar to package the scrub in

Why Use a Sugar Scrub?

You mean, besides wanting to smell like a delicious fall drink? Well, the sugar gently scrubs and polishes away dead and dry skin and reveals the healthy skin underneath. The soap gently cleanses your skin, and the coconut oil moisturizes and protects your skin.

Once you try it, you will be hooked!

1. Measure the Dry Ingredients:

To start out, measure 2 cups of sugar into your mixing bowl.

I used Pure Cane Sugar that I found at the dollar store, which is slightly coarser than regular white granulated sugar. You can use any sugar you want, including brown sugar, turbinado (raw) sugar, or extra fine granulated sugar. Each sugar has its own texture, but each will work well in this recipe.

Add 2 packets of spiced apple cider mix (or more, to your desired scent).

Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

Mix all dry ingredients together with a spoon until they are well-mixed.

2. Melt Oil & Mix:

Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil in the microwave (about 1 minute, depending on your machine), then add the melted oil to the dry mixture.

Note: You can substitute any oil in this recipe, but I prefer coconut oil because it is solid at room temperature. When you use it in the shower, it simply melts onto your skin.

Mix dry ingredients and oil until they are completely incorporated.

3. Package the Scrub

Once the sugar scrub is completely mixed up, package it in your choice of container.

I chose a swing-top glass jar that I found at the dollar store, but you can use any container that works for you, from a plastic resealable container to a fancy decorative jar.

You Will Also Enjoy These Recipes:

Creating cheap sugar scrub recipes is my new obsession. Every time I use up a jar of my homemade scrub, I get to make a new batch, so I have experimented with many different scents and styles of scrub. Check these out, and make some of your own:

Himalayan Sea Salt & Honey Body Scrub Recipe

Black Soap, Shea & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub Recipe

5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe

DIY Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub Recipe

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Why spend a fortune on bath and body products when it’s so easy to make them at home using items you have in your pantry? I found this fancy pink Himalayan sea salt at my local discount home store for just a few bucks, so I created this fantastic Himalayan Salt Scrub Recipe. Because Himalayan sea salt has such a pretty pink color (not to mention all those sea salt minerals), it makes a great base for a bath and body scrub. This refreshing Himalayan sea salt & honey body scrub is a great way to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your skin all at once. 

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Himalayan Sea Salt & Honey Body Scrub Supplies Needed:

• 2 cups of fine grind Himalayan sea salt
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• Bowl & spoon
• Microwavable glass measuring cup
• A container for the finished scrub

I got the cute glass container for this project at the dollar store. You can find coconut oil at the grocery store, and the Himalayan sea salt online. I love this Himalayan Salt Scrub recipe because it softens your skin, exfoliates dead skin, and the honey is a humectant, which draws moisture to your skin.

What is Himalayan Sea Salt?

Himalayan sea salt is a salt that is mined from a region in Pakistan, and is known for its pink color (which it gets from the presence of iron oxide where it is mined). Himalayan sea salt is not processed as much as table salt, and for this reason, is often available in coarse crystal form. It contains as many as 84 additional trace minerals and in body scrub form, it is helpful for exfoliation, increasing circulation, and soothing tired muscles.

Did you know?

Himalayan sea salt is also available in other interesting forms:

• Himalayan salt slabs: These are used for cooking food, chilling food, and for a pretty presentation of food.
• Himalayan sea salt lamps: A large chunk of pink Himalayan sea salt that is hollowed inside to allow a light bulb to shine through the salt. These are pretty home decor accents, and some people believe they can help purify the air.
• Himalayan salt chunks: A large chunk of salt, which can be grated onto food as needed, using a fine grater.

1. Measure Ingredients

First, measure 2 cups of fine Himalayan sea salt into your mixing bowl.

2. Melt Oil

Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil in the microwave, using a pourable glass measuring cup. (It takes one minute in my microwave).

Add 1 Tablespoon of honey to the oil, and mix it together as well as you can.

Pour the oil-honey mixture into the salt you measured into the bowl.

3. Mix Ingredients Together

Mix all three ingredients together thoroughly.

4. Package Prepared Salt Scrub

Now all you have left to do is package it up! Put the prepared Himalayan salt scrub into a pretty container, like this pint mason jar I got at the dollar store.

More Body Scrub Recipes:

Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe

Black Soap, Shea & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe

5 Minute Coffee & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub Recipe

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Looking for a great craft idea for a girls’ craft night out? Look no further than a DIY Body Scrub — they are easy and fun to make, such a treat for your skin, and most of all, cheap! You can find most of the ingredients for this body scrub at the dollar store, and the rest of the ingredients in your kitchen. Find instructions in my column over at eBay: [DIY Grape Sparkle Body Scrub]

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I have been having so much fun making body scrubs lately. As soon as I use one jar up, I get to make a new jar, using all new colors and flavor ideas. I took a walk down my dollar store food aisle looking for inspiration, and I found packets of drink mix to use in my latest body scrub. I present to you Pink Lemonade Body Scrub made from almost all dollar store materials! Find out the full recipe and instructions in my column over at eBay: [pink lemonade body scrub recipe]

These body scrubs make great holiday gifts, so start crafting now for your holiday gift list.

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I have recently fallen in love with creating DIY salt and sugar scrubs with ingredients from the dollar store. They are quick and easy to make, but I was REALLY sold as soon as I used one of these scrubs in the shower. Now I can’t take a shower without using one of my custom scrubs, and I smell DELICIOUS! If you are a coffee fan like me, you will love this 5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe! It is super easy to make, and has several benefits for your skin – exfoliating, polishing, and moisturizing!

I posted full instructions over in my column at eBay: [5 Minute DIY Coffee & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe]

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You might have noticed I’ve become a tad bit obsessed with making body scrubs, and for good reason! One, the dollar store has a huge amount of great ingredients that make fabulous scrubs (on a budget), and two, I have never smelled so good in my whole life (I have been using all the scrubs I make for these recipes every day in the shower). I think you should jump on the DIY body scrub wagon too. My latest recipe is the DIY Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub, which is designed to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your hot and tired summer feet. Get the recipe and instructions at my eBay column: [DIY Coconut & Mint Foot Scrub Recipe]

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Last week, I went crazy and made several DIY salt and sugar scrubs with ingredients from the dollar store, and I gotta tell you, I smell DELICIOUS this week! If you are a coffee lover like me, you will love this 5 Minute DIY Coffee & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe! It is so easy to make, and has several benefits for your skin – exfoliating, polishing, and moisturizing! The coffee additive is supposed to help tighten and tone skin, and it also removes pesky odors (so it’s great next to your kitchen sink for after you’ve worked with smelly ingredients.)

Find my article telling you how to make it over at eBay: [5 Minute DIY Coffee & Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe]

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