Homemade scrubs for exfoliating skin & gorgeous look

Exfoliating the skin is a necessary skin care regime which must be performed twice a week for clean, healthy and glowing skin. It is basically removal of dead skin cells that accumulates under your skin surface. Therefore it is necessary to scrub your face and body. Otherwise the skin will look dull and lifeless.

There are certain easy homemade scrubs that we can try at home. These scrubs contain natural ingredients which are chemical free, are easy to make and cost very little. Try out below mentioned homemade scrubs for gorgeous skin.

1. Easiest Sugar Based Face Scrub

2. Chocolate And Sugar-Based Scrub

3. Lemon And Sugar-Based Scrub

4. Oatmeal Based Face Scrub

5. Anti-Aging Oatmeal Scrub For Wrinkled Skin

6. Honey, Orange And Oatmeal-Based Scrub

7. Green Tea, Sugar And Honey-Based Scrub

1. Sugar Based Homemade Scrubs:

Brown sugar is considered to have best exfoliating properties. It can be combined with other natural ingredients to form different types of scrubs to suite your need.

Easiest Sugar Based Face Scrub:
Ingredients:

• 1 tsp granulated sugar (or organic cane sugar )
• 1-2 drops of lavender essential oils

Method:
Mix above ingredients with 1-2 drops of water. Now take a portion of the scrub on fingers and apply on your face. Move your finger tips into circular motions, on your face and neck area. After few minutes, wash it off with normal tap water and pat dry your face. Your skin will glow and look fresh. If you feel any dryness after application, you can apply some moisturizer on your face and neck.

2. Chocolate And Sugar-Based Scrub:

Ingredients:

• 1tbsp coco powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 cup olive oil

Method:
Method of application is slightly different from the simple sugar based scrub. Here you have to mix all the ingredients and rub on to your face and neck for just a minute. Then leave the mixture of face for 10 minutes to dry. This will tighten up your loose skin. Afterwards wash it off, preferably with warm water. You will definitely feel the tightening effect on your skin, with a healthy glow.

Lemon And Sugar-Based Scrub

3. Lemon And Sugar-Based Scrub:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon juice

Method:
Mix well all the ingredients and rub on your face. Wash and feel your skin refreshed. This is a simple sugar-based scrub, that only exfoliates your skin but also add moisture to your skin. Your skin brightens up due to the lemon contained in the scrub. 

Oatmeal Based Homemade Face Scrub

4. Oatmeal Based Face Scrubs:

Oatmeal due to its granular texture is a very popular exfoliating scrub ingredient. It has the following benefits to the skin:

• Oatmeal absorbs all the dirt and impurities present on the skin surface. Thus clean and smooth skin after using oatmeal-based scrubs.
• It rejuvenates, soothes dry skin and itchy skin.
• Regular use of oatmeal scrubs makes your skin smooth, hydrated and silky soft.

 It is advisable to wash face with warm water before trying out these wonderful oatmeal scrubs. Warm water will help open your skin pores for better results.

Simple Oatmeal-Based Scrub:

Ingredients:

• 1tbsp oatmeal
• 2-3 tbsp of warm water

Method:
Mix oatmeal with warm water and wait till oatmeal granules become soft. Now take a portion of scrub and massage gently on your face with your finger tips. Scrub on your face and neck area for about 2-3 minutes. Now first wash it off with warm water and then wash your face with cold water. This will close the open pores of your skin. Warm water can be substituted with warm milk in the scrub if more moisture is required. This variation is fit for normal to dry skin.

5. Anti-Aging Oatmeal Scrub For Wrinkled Skin

Ingredients:

• 2tbsp cucumber paste
• 1tsp argan oil
• 1tsp rosehip oil
• 1tbsp oatmeal granules and
• 1tbsp milk

Method:
Mix all the ingredients and wait until oatmeal becomes soft. Now massage for 2-3 minutes and just wash it off. Your skin will feel soft and will regain its original texture. As argan and rosehip oil have anti-oxidants, a regular application of this facial scrub will prevent appearance of wrinkles on your face. 

Honey, Orange And Oatmeal-Based Scrub

6. Honey, Orange And Oatmeal-Based Scrub:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp orange peel powder
• 2 tbsp oatmeal
• 1 tbsp honey

Method:
Mix ingredients with water to form a thick paste. Massage for 4-5 minutes and leave it on the face for drying. After it dries, rinse it off. Apply some toner, followed by moisture for flawless skin.

7. Green Tea, Sugar And Honey-Based Scrub:

Green tea has anti-aging properties that makes your skin wrinkle ad blemishes free.

Ingredients:

• 1-2tbsp brewed green tea
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp honey

Method:
Mix brewed green tea with sugar. Now add honey to this mixture and mix well. Honey adds moisture to your skin and it also has anti-bacterial properties. Now massage mixture on your face and neck. Use a wet cloth to take the scrub off your face. Wash the face with cold water afterward.

A routine application of above easy homemade scrubs, will save your skin from the harmful effects of weather, sun exposure and pollution. Therefore it is advisable to scrub your face ones or twice a week. Try it for a month and see the difference.
References

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