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"There's more than one way to get buff this summer.\nHarsh rays, sweltering temperatures and weekend trips to the beach can harm your delicate skin. Even if you can't get yourself to the spa, you can still show your skin some love with DIY remedies.\nSee also: 12 DIY Tricks to Treat Your Feet for Summer\nBefore you strap on your swimsuit, give yourself a perfect summer glow with homemade body scrubs.\n\n\n12 Homemade Body Scrubs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Lavender Vanilla Scrub\nFragrant lavender and sweet vanilla are a classic choice for this soothing scrub.\n\nImage: Etsy WildflowerInk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Coffee Scrub\nGive your shower a proper pick-me-up with this energizing java scrub.\n\nImage: Etsy ApplePiePinUps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Lemon Scrub\nLemon is a natural source of vitamin C. Combine it with a natural exfoliant and you're minutes away from bright, smooth skin.\n\nImage: Etsy KatsNaturalProducts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Chocolate Scrub\nYou'll be tempted to eat this sweet, chocolatey scrub. Buff your way to beautiful skin and smell like cake all day.\n\nImage: Etsy MamaSweetsHomemade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Citrus Green Tea Scrub\nNatural vitamin C and antioxidants will give your skin a gorgeous summer glow. You'll smell like halftime at a kid's soccer game.\n\nImage: Etsy GloryBoon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Chai Spice Scrub\nSpicy cinnamon and cardamom combined with sweet sugar will leave you smelling great and feeling refreshed.\n\nImage: Etsy abitofearthsoap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Homemade Buffy Bar\n\nIf you loved the exfoliating and moisturizing \"Buffy Bar\" from cosmetics chain Lush, you'll be happy to know you can make your own right at home.\n\nImage: Etsy TheMilkSoapCompany\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Pepper and Mint Scrub\nThis spicy scrub has a strong, minty scent that is perfect for both men and women.\n\nImage: Etsy ButterandBath\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Whipped Grapefruit Mint Scrub\nSweet and citrusy grapefruit is the perfect scent for summer, and the fresh mint will give you a good boost in the morning.\n\nImage: Etsy GloryBoon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Banana Sugar Scrub\nBananas are packed with nutrients that are great for maintaing healthy skin, including acting as a natural moisturizer.\n\nImage: Etsy GirlParachronism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Paradise Mango Scrub\nMangos are in peak season during the summer, so when you're not using them in your favorite recipes, their nutrients and fruity fragrance are also a great addition to your shower routine.\n\nImage: Etsy AlchemicMuse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Oatmeal Scrub\nOatmeal not only works as an excellent exfoliant, but can also calm redness for those fighting skin ailments like rosacea or even common sunburns.\n\nImage: Etsy WillowBendBodyScrubs\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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