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 also made this and followed the directions exactly. The honey and salt are stuck together solid and the oil is completely unabsorbed. Not sure why or if there is anything I can do to fix it before throwing it out? Thanks!
Although I am sad that it didn’t work out for me, I am feeling much better to read that I am not the only one that it didn’t turn out correctly for… I thought it was me doing something wrong. I too am hoping it is salvageable at this point… I hope the author of this blog sees our “cry for help”… I did email her the other day and she said to just add more salt but that did not do any good.
I haven’t made this yet, but try putting the mixture in the microwave for a few seconds and the mix again.
It’s nice that you’re doing this site. You have come up with many neat ideas. This is easy enough that kids can help make it for the teachers or aunts, or for themselves. A good way for them to see that they don’t need all those nasty chemicals. I have been using raw honey as a facial while cleaning or sitting on the computer. Just because this scrub has few ingredients doesn’t mean its “less” of a product. Less money, Less toxic, fun to customize . I found your site by chance, months back. The other day I was on pinterest and opened a pin and it led me to your site!! What a wonderful place to be. You’re full of ideas and that’s what makes your site so fun.
That’s an especially nice touch, adding the tags to the ones you give, and a printable here for us to use when we make this. Thanks!
Where did you find the jars you used?
I found the jars at Walmart
I was curious… Where did you purchase your jars?
Thank you for your time, Brooke