{"id":37696,"date":"2021-03-29T21:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T05:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/?p=37696"},"modified":"2021-03-29T10:19:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T18:19:47","slug":"diy-salt-scrub-recipe-black-soap-shea-coconut-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2021\/03\/diy-salt-scrub-recipe-black-soap-shea-coconut-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Salt Scrub Recipe: Black Soap, Shea &#038; Coconut Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/blacksoapsaltscrub\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-37697\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-salt-scrub-pin-300x599.jpg\" alt=\"Dollar Store Salt Scrub Recipe: Black soap, shea butter, and coconut oil - dollar store crafts\" width=\"300\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-salt-scrub-pin-300x599.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-salt-scrub-pin-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-salt-scrub-pin.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon. If you click the links and make a purchase, I may receive a small percentage commission from the sale, at no additional cost to you.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I got the Black Soap, Sea Salt, and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cute glass container<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this project at the dollar store. You can find coconut oil at the grocery store. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Black Soap?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38541\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap.jpg\" alt=\"What is african black soap? And how to use it in a salt scrub recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I found a bar of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005C2N8IC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005C2N8IC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=dolstocra-20&amp;linkId=ad1c33f39618c5e6f9f073b2f6f4dafb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African Black Soap<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dolstocra-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B005C2N8IC\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"> 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 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shea butter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been used to penetrate, heal, and moisturize skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Exfoliate?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38540\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"What is the point of exfoliation? And a salt scrub recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-scrub.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/black-soap-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Salt Scrub Recipe (African Black Soap &amp; Coconut):<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38539\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-scrub-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Dollar store ingredients for african black soap salt scrub recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-scrub-ingredients.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-scrub-ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/african-black-soap-scrub-ingredients-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups sea salt, $1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 cup melted <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coconut oil, approx $1.33 cost for recipe (Buy in bulk on Amazon:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00Y8HZS1W\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00Y8HZS1W&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=dolstocra-20&amp;linkId=ce7776a9ee771cb6f612c878760fca2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organic Coconut Oil<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dolstocra-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00Y8HZS1W\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+ tablespoons of grated Black Soap, $1 (or Buy on Amazon:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005C2N8IC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B005C2N8IC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=dolstocra-20&amp;linkId=ad1c33f39618c5e6f9f073b2f6f4dafb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African Black Soap<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=dolstocra-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B005C2N8IC\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowl &amp; Spoon, on hand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grater, on hand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container for storage, $1 or on hand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total cost for recipe: $3.33 and up<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grate Soap:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38538\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/grating-african-black-soap-for-a-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"How to use african black soap in your sea salt scrub recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/grating-african-black-soap-for-a-scrub.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/grating-african-black-soap-for-a-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/grating-african-black-soap-for-a-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we mix up this sea salt scrub, we need to prepare the black soap. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hardest thing about this recipe is grating the soap, and that takes about 30 seconds! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grate about 3 Tablespoons of Black Soap.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix it Up:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38537\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/making-african-black-soap-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"African black soap and sea salt scrub recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/making-african-black-soap-scrub.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/making-african-black-soap-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/making-african-black-soap-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we put all the ingredients into our mixing bowl. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure 2 cups of sea salt into a bowl, and add about 3 Tablespoons of grated black soap. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add Oil:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38536\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-body-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut oil is best for a DIY salt scrub recipe\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-body-scrub.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-body-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-body-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melt 1\/2 cup of coconut oil in the microwave using a microwave-safe glass measuring cup (such as a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_odkw=swing+top+jar&amp;_oac=1&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2045573.m570.l2632.R3.TR3.TRC2.A0.H0.Xpyrex+glass+me.TRS0&amp;_nkw=pyrex+glass+measuring+cup&amp;_sacat=20625\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pyrex pouring measuring cup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), then add it to the soap and salt mixture. Stir all ingredients until combined. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store it:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38534\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/diy-african-black-soap-salt-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"DIY African Black Soap &amp; sea salt scrub recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/diy-african-black-soap-salt-scrub.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/diy-african-black-soap-salt-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/diy-african-black-soap-salt-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/diy-african-black-soap-salt-scrub-580x580.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I used a glass storage jar with a metal lid that I found at the dollar store. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you use a salt scrub?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38535\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-salt-scrub.jpg\" alt=\"How do you use a salt scrub? Homemade salt scrub recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-salt-scrub.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-salt-scrub-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/how-to-make-a-salt-scrub-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a handful of salt scrub while you are showering &#8211; 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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the scrub about once a week. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Body Scrub Recipes:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/09\/make-spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38503 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub-recipe-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub-recipe-580x304.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/09\/make-spiced-apple-cider-sugar-scrub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub Recipe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-body-scrub-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38512 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-scrub-recipe-dollar-store-crafts-01.jpg\" alt=\"HImalayan Sea Salt &amp; Honey Scrub Recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-scrub-recipe-dollar-store-crafts-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-scrub-recipe-dollar-store-crafts-01-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-scrub-recipe-dollar-store-crafts-01-580x304.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2018\/06\/himalayan-sea-salt-honey-body-scrub-recipe\/\">Himalayan Sea Salt &amp; Honey Scrub Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38501 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe - Dollar Store Crafts\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub-recipe-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub-recipe-580x304.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/5-minute-french-vanilla-cappuccino-sugar-scrub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Minute French Vanilla Cappuccino Sugar Scrub Recipe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/5-minute-diy-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38500 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"5 Minute Coffee &amp; Coconut Sea Salt Recipe - Dollar store crafts\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5-minute-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe-580x304.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/5-minute-diy-coffee-coconut-sea-salt-scrub-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Minute Coffee &amp; Coconut Sea Salt Scrub Recipe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/diy-coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38499 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut &amp; Mint Foot Scrub Recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe-580x304.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2016\/06\/diy-coconut-mint-foot-scrub-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut &amp; Mint Foot Scrub Recipe<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treat your skin with this DIY salt scrub recipe using African Black soap from the dollar store. 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