Himalayan pink salt scrub
GOING THROUGH one of my social-media addictions – Pinterest – and though I ignored the signs at first, it set me on a path to making a cute scrub with a punch.
On Pinterest, I saw a picture of a pink salt scrub. I must admit I did not know the exact name of the salt and I was uncertain if it was available locally, so I just scrolled past
A little later, like fate, I saw the advertisement of the Himalayan pink salt on Life Essential’s Instagram page. I did some research before I tried to make use of this new ‘pretty’ salt. I have eczema and my skin is sensitive. I did not want to try anything that would irritate it. While natural is better, not because it is natural makes it good for you.
There were mixed reviews, and while it had many benefits as a detox and great for baths, they suggest that if you have sensitive skin, be careful before you decide to use it in a scrub. However, there were some websites that said that it is good for eczema, thus I decided to make the scrub myself and form my own opinions.
NO COCONUT OIL
I knew that if it was successful, I would like to share the recipe with my readers, but because of the allergic reaction some individuals have to coconut oil, I decided against using it.
To help with soothing, I had to use my new love, witch hazel (since I discovered this, I am never out of a bottle). So my ingredients included Himalayan pink salt, argan oil, olive oil, witch hazel, lavender oil, and rosemary oil. I used the same method as I did with the baking soda, and even added a bit more oil when I noted that the salt still had a harsh texture. I found that the first time it was too greasy and for the first three days, the salt was a bit harsh on the skin, but it softened afterwards. So I made a few adjustments and tried again.
This recipe included Himalayan pink salt, argan oil, drops of baobab oil, witch hazel, lavender oil, and vanilla extract (more for fragrance). I let it set for a few days and then tried it. Perfection. I would not recommend this scrub if one already has oily skin, and while it did not irritate my sensitive skin, I would avoid it if I am having a severe eczema outbreak. Otherwise it is perfect. I had no issues. I used it solely for more than a month and I had absolutely no acne or eczema breakouts. It is a great preventative measure for eczema.