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For a scrumptious salt scrub, combine 4 cups coarse salt, 1 cup sesame oil, 1 cup peach kernel oil, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and honey. Add in a few drops of essential oils for a great fragrance. Mix well. Another great body scrub contains coffee which is thought to treat varicose veins and cellulite. For this scrub, combine 2 cups coffee grounds, 1/2 cup sea salt, 2/3 tablespoon massage oil. For a sweeter smell, add a dash of cinnamon or brown sugar. A dab of vanilla will also spice things up. Once you've cleaned your body in the bath or shower, apply your homemade scrub to the body. Many people prefer to use a loofah or loofah gloves. Begin scrubbing the body in a circular motion to slough away the dead skin cells. Concentrate on harder-hit areas like the elbows or the knees. Leave the scrub on for a few minutes. Follow up by rinsing with warm water and patting the skin dry. You'll glow, girl!