d.i.y. lavender salt scrub

lavender salt scrub is an easy, unique and lovely gift for anyone (including you)!

So remember those delightful lavender-lemon scones from a few weeks ago?

Well I had a LOT of lavender left over. And with Mother’s Day and end-of-the-school-year around the corner, I thought it would be fun to create some easy, gift-worthy, no-sewing-or-crazy-materials-needed crafts, highlighting this lovely flower.

And you guys – I came up with FOUR. And they’re all fabulous!

First up?

Lavender Salt Scrub l sherisilver.com

I’m a bit of an exfoliating addict – and the grainier and scrubbier the better. I’ve always wanted to make my own and this was my chance. And talk about easy – just a few ingredients, and in about 3 minutes I had whipped up a batch of honest-to-goodness scrub that I am completely tempted to keep for myself.

Lavender Salt Scrub l sherisilver.com

You can play around with the ingredients – I’ve seen scrubs that use jojoba oil or honey instead of coconut oil, and sugar in place of the Epsom salt. I’m thrilled with this recipe and would love to hear your versions!

Lavender Salt Scrub l sherisilver.com

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Lavender Salt Scrub (recipe can be doubled or tripled)

2 cups Epsom salt
1/2 cup room temperature coconut oil
2 tablespoons lavender flowers
10-20 drops lavender essential oil

Place the Epsom salt, coconut oil and lavender flowers in a large bowl. Use a spoon to thoroughly combine, then add the lavender oil, starting with 10 drops and adding more if needed.

If giving as a gift, place in a jar and tie with a ribbon – adding a small scoop or spoon if you like.

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This delicious recipe brought to you by Sheri Silver
https://sherisilver.com/2017/05/05/d-i-y-lavender-salt-scrub/

Lavender Salt Scrub l sherisilver.com

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27 Comments

  1. Priscilla on May 20, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    Just made this 🙂 thanks for the recipe! I added A bit of orange zest too

    • sherisilver on May 20, 2018 at 8:46 pm

      So glad! And I love the orange zest – I think this recipe is super adaptable so glad you tried something extra! 🙂

  2. petri on June 10, 2018 at 8:24 am

    Can the coconut oil be replaced with jojoba?

    • sherisilver on June 11, 2018 at 7:49 am

      I’ve never worked with jojoba but I’ve seen this scrub made with other oils so I imagine it would be fine – would you let me know how it turns out if you try it? I’ll put a note in the instructions! 🙂

      • Chari McHale on May 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        I made it with jojoba oil, but the oil went a long way. Bath tub was slippery. But oh my skin feels great and I am calm.

        • sherisilver on May 6, 2021 at 7:22 pm

          Yes – coconut oil is more “solid” so you’d probably need less jojoba. Glad you are calmer though! 🙂

    • Malak on October 18, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Its super heavy and leaves the skin feeling rather greasy afterwards.

      • sherisilver on October 18, 2019 at 3:59 pm

        Thank you for sharing that – I’ll stick with the coconut oil! 🙂

  3. Jennifer Dingman on April 12, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    I just made this for my girls’ Easter Baskets! So easy, great smelling and pretty! Thanks so much. I melted the coconut oil a bit to make it easier to mix. 🙂

    • sherisilver on April 12, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      I’m so glad! I go back and forth with the coconut oil. Sometimes when I melt it the scrub feels too liquidy. Did you melt it all the way or just partially?

  4. Raylen on May 8, 2020 at 10:16 am

    so fun

  5. Raylen on May 8, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Suret on July 22, 2020 at 10:01 am

    sherisilver this is an absolute great scrub. Do you perhaps have any recipes for Epson Salt without the Coconut oil?

    • sherisilver on July 22, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Thank you! You can absolutely sub any oil for the coconut oil. I like it because it’s the most “solid” but I’ve made scrubs with jojoba and sweet almond oil. What I would suggest is starting with a little oil and adding more as needed till you get a consistency that you like. The amounts will vary from the one used with the coconut oil so start with less and add more!

  7. Mae Lin on December 17, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Where did you get the stamp for your tag? So cute!

    • sherisilver on December 17, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      Isn’t it the cutest?? Someone sent them to me as a gift!!! She made them!

      • Mae Lin on December 18, 2020 at 8:11 pm

        Ohh wow!! Love it!

      • Sillystuff64 on April 15, 2021 at 3:17 am

        Making scrub for the first time. Is it regular coconut oil you’re using?

        • sherisilver on April 15, 2021 at 11:20 am

          Yes – I like to use refined coconut oil as it removes the coconut scent, but if that doesn’t bother you then any kind will do!

          • Sillystuff64 on April 15, 2021 at 12:04 pm

            Refined coconut oil it is! Thank you.
            Needed to confirm. I’ve read that if you do not use fractioned coconut oil-the scrub solidifies.



          • sherisilver on April 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm

            I personally do not use fractionated coconut oil in my scrubs – it’s too liquidy. I will soften the regular coconut oil if it’s rock hard, but I prefer the consistency over the fractionated. It’s really your personal preference. Here’s another scrub recipe that I love, where I melt the oil and let it cool: https://sherisilver.com/2020/04/23/diy-grapefruit-mint-scrub/



        • Giannina Maresca-Whitworth on April 16, 2021 at 8:57 am

          I’ve been successfully using 100% raw organic extra virgin coconut oil which is solid but can be warmed to Liquid without issue, and again cools well to look really lovely when combined with whatever herb I’m using at the time.

          • Sillystuff64 on April 16, 2021 at 1:14 pm

            Thank you!



  8. GianninaMW on January 21, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    I found it very hard to get the lavender flowers evenly distributed throughout my jar. I stirred it all in the bowl for a good while but it mainly sat on the top of the mixture. How did you do this? Any tips? Thank you.

    • sherisilver on January 21, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      Hmm – I don’t think I had any special technique! I do tend to use my (clean) hands to mix, which often gives a bit more control and even distribution. Also if the coconut oil is too hard/too liquid-y that might make it more challenging. I hope this helps! 🙂

  9. GianninaMW on January 21, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for your super speedy response. Yes it was very warm. I’d had it stood on top of my aga to warm gently through. Perhaps it’s better to be less liquid. Thanks again. Giannina

    • sherisilver on January 22, 2021 at 6:35 am

      Yes I think the scrubs in general are easier to mix when the coconut oil is more on the solid side!

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