This easy honey salt scrub is not only the perfect solution to dry, flaky skin, but costs far less than expensive store-bought scrubs!
I first made this simple honey salt scrub about three years ago during our first ever 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero challenge. I loved it so much that I ended up making a huge batch and giving it away to all my friends and family that year. They have been asking for more ever since!
But don’t let the simplicity fool you–this easy-to-make scrub packs a powerful punch! It is the perfect solution to dry, flaky skin and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and moisturized all day long. Better yet, it is way cheaper to make than all those expensive store-bought scrubs, and works just as well! You can use your favorite essential oil–I have tried it with bergamot, lavender, and ginger and they are all fabulous!
Handmade Honey Salt Scrub
Here is what you need:
1 cup salt 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup olive oil 5-6 drops essential oilStep 1: Whisk together honey & olive oil.
Step 2: Slowly mix in salt.
Step 3: Add essential oil and mix well.
Step 4: Spoon mixture into wide mouth mason jar or container. Add a pretty tag to give as a gift.
Did you make this Handmade Honey Salt Scrub? Let us know how it turned out in the comments!

Easy Homemade Salt Scrub
This homemade salt scrub is the perfect gift for teachers, babysitters, neighbors, friends, mail carrier. Okay it's the perfect gift for everyone!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup salt
- 5-6 drops essential oil
Instructions
Whisk together honey & olive oil.
Slowly mix in salt.
Add essential oil and mix well.
Spoon mixture into wide mouth mason jar or container. Add a pretty tag to give as a gift.
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I made a triple batch of this using a Kitchenaid mixer. It seems really liquidy. I did the proper math to triple the batch. Would it make a difference if I did it by hand? It also seemed to need more essential oil than it called for. Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks, Annette
I had a similar issue making a double batch. The honey and the salt decided to be BFFs and shut out the oil entirely. I tried using it as is, on myself, but the solids just balled up. Definitely not suitable for gift-giving, which really disappoints me. I’m debating with myself whether to waste more ingredients trying a smaller batch, or just cut my losses. It’s left me pretty gun shy of trying the bath bomb recipe, which was on my agenda next.
I had the exact same problem… I too doubled the recipe with the same results as you had Melanie. I am feeling the same way about debating on trying a smaller bath… 🙁 I planned on giving them as gives as well… I think I may try again and hope the results are different.
I had issue with it being too much liquid but balling up and hard to scrub. Ended up using it once and discarding.
hi this looks like a great reciepe for scrub.what can i use the scrub for being that i never used crub? i would like to make some for gifts to family friends and teachers at my kids school.also i think this would be a great item to do fundraiser for a few different chariets i help out in like type 1 diaberes,march of dimes,autism, cancer etc
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and the cute tags! I love making homemade scrubs too but have never tried one with honey. Will this one go bad after a certain amount of time? Thanks again–I will definitely keep this recipe in mind for gifts! 🙂
You’re welcome! It shouldn’t go bad if it is unused but an open or partially used container may spoil eventually (though I’ve never seen it happen.)
Thanks! Can’t wait to try this! 🙂 We have electric heat here in the Pacific NW and it really dries out my poor skin. :/
I LOVE making homemade scrubs. I have never tried a recipe like this so I am excited to try it. One year I gave these away as gifts and it was perfect. I love that you provided a gift tag to go along with it. That makes it even easier. Thank you!
You’re welcome Shambray! Let me know how it compares to your other favorite recipes!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I cannot wait to make this for myself AND my daughter! (plus friends).
You have added much to my life in such a wonderful positive way!
Thank you!
You’re welcome Sylvia! I hope you & your daughter love it as much as I do! xoxo