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Light a candle, set the mood, and scrub it away. There is never going to be a perfect way to end the day, but lavender salt scrub makes it more achievable, just like how it makes glowing, healthy, and hydrated skin without much effort.
There are not many herbs that have a reputation for cleaning and soothing the skin. Only Lavender gets to take this crown at home. Lavender is filled with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antifungal. It promotes wound healing and reduces scars on the skin. It has a strong, pleasant floral aroma, creating a relaxing and calming environment.
Lavender Salt Scrub Benefits
Lavender salt scrub combines the power of sweet almond oil, lavender essential oil, dried lavender, and Epsom salt to calm and soothe the skin. It offers a range of potential benefits for the skin.
1. Exfoliation
The coarseness of epsom salt and dried lavender helps in deep exfoliation and removal of dead skin cells.
It helps bring new and healthy skin cells from underneath. Exfoliation removes bumps from the body and makes it smooth.
2. Improves Circulation
When lavender salt scrub is used on the skin in a circulation motion, either with hands or with a rag, it massages the skin and increases the blood flow and oxygen while relaxing the muscles.
3. Calms Skin
Lavender works amazingly to calm the skin along with calming the mind, letting the stress out of the body.
As we all know, lavender has antibacterial properties, which help in the elimination of bacteria on the skin’s surface to reduce irritation, redness, and itchiness.
4. Moisturization
Lavender salt scrub incorporates sweet almond oil which is a greater hydrator for dry and dull skin. It locks in moisturization and maintains a healthy glow.
It also has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. Making it beneficial for sunburns and skin irritants and reducing the chances of infection.
DIY Lavender Salt Scrub Recipe
All the ingredients are readily available in the market such as sweet almond oil, Epsom salt, lavender essential oil, and dried lavender. Making it an easy DIY lavender sea salt scrub recipe.
Ingredients:
- Epsom Salt - 1 Cup
- Sweet Almond Oil - 2 Cups
- Dried Lavender - 2 Tablespoons
- Lavender Essential Oil - 20 Drops
Supplies:
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Mason Jar
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Directions:
Step 1: Add 2 cups of sweet almond oil, 1 cup of Epsom salt, 20 drops of lavender essential oil, along with two tablespoons of dried lavender flower.
Step 2: Mix it all evenly. Transfer into a mason jar.
Conclusion
Lavender is a versatile herb. It can be added to any recipe and still be beneficial for you. Lavender can be used for gastronomy, medicine, lotion, scrub, foot cream, body scrubs, along with many more recipes.
To elongate the shelf life of lavender salt scrub, store it in an airtight glass container and keep it in either a cool, dark place or in a refrigerator. Always use a clean spoon or hands to scoop out the scrub without contaminating it. Fill your routine with the aroma of lavender.
