turmeric body scrub recipe (2)

Ever catch yourself standing in Sephora, eyeing that £45 body scrub and thinking, “I could probably make this myself”? 🤔 Same!

There’s something deeply satisfying about creating your own homemade beauty products—knowing exactly what’s going into them and skipping all those unpronounceable ingredients that somehow made their way onto the label.

Enter: the turmeric scrub. This vibrant yellow turmeric powder isn’t just for your curry nights or morning lattes. It’s actually a centuries-old skincare glow-getter that brightens, soothes inflammation, and gives your skin that covetable glow without the eye-watering price tag of luxury products!

I discovered this golden miracle after a particularly brutal winter left my skin looking about as inspired as Monday morning. Three batches later, and I think I’ve become a bit of a pro!

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turmeric body scrub recipe (2)

Turmeric Body Scrub Benefits

Turmeric contains curcumin—an antioxidant powerhouse with anti-inflammatory properties that fights free radicals while helping reduce redness and irritation.

It naturally brightens skin, helps fade dark spots, and even tackles those tiny bumps on the backs of arms that seem to resist every other treatment.

The great thing about making this scrub is that you probably already have most of the ingredients needed sitting in your pantry right now.

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Simple Turmeric Body Scrub Recipe

What You’ll Need

  • ½ cup granulated sugar (brown sugar works too for sensitive skin)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, slightly warmed
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional—I love lemon or sweet orange)
  • Small jar with lid for storage
  • Gentle soap for cleanup

The Mix-It-Up Method

  1. Grab a medium bowl—not your favourite white one unless you’re feeling particularly brave. Turmeric stains are no joke when making homemade products.
  2. Mix the sugar and turmeric first. The sugar provides gentle exfoliation to slough away dead skin cells while the turmeric works its magic.
  3. Warm your coconut oil just enough that it’s soft but not completely liquid. Too warm and your scrub becomes a soupy mess; too firm and you’ll be mixing for days.
  4. Fold in the coconut oil and honey, stirring until everything looks uniformly golden and scrub-like.
  5. Add your essential oils if using. These aren’t just for fragrance—citrus oils brighten while lavender calms irritation.
  6. Transfer to your jar, seal tightly, and take a moment to admire your handiwork before using.

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FUN FACT📖: Beyond skincare, turmeric has been used as a natural fabric dye for centuries—those stains on your countertop aren’t just annoying, they’re historically significant!

How To Use Your Turmeric Body Scrub

  1. Step into the shower and get your skin damp with warm water (not soaking wet).
  2. Scoop a small amount with dry fingers and massage in circular motions, starting from your feet and working upward.
  3. Focus extra attention on rough spots like elbows, knees, and heels where dead skin builds up.
  4. For a turmeric face treatment, use a smaller amount and be extra gentle—your facial skin cells are more delicate than those on your body.
  5. Leave on for 1-2 minutes if you can—this isn’t mandatory but gives the turmeric more time to work.
  6. Rinse thoroughly with warm water (and I mean thoroughly—unless the “jaundiced look” is your current aesthetic goal).
  7. Follow with a gentle soap if needed to remove any lingering turmeric residue.

Last Few Tips!

Fair warning: turmeric will temporarily stain white washcloths, grout, and fingernails if you’re not careful. The staining on skin fades quickly for most people, but if you’re extremely fair or have a special event tomorrow, maybe test a small patch first!

The scrub keeps for about two weeks at room temperature, longer if refrigerated. If it starts smelling off or changes consistency dramatically, it’s time to whip up a fresh batch.

Creating your own homemade turmeric scrub isn’t just economical—it’s that rare self-care moment that actually delivers on its promises.

Your skin feels baby-soft immediately as those dead skin cells wash away, and with regular use, that turmeric glow becomes more than just a temporary flush from scrubbing.

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