A homemade body scrub has many advantages even compared to the most expensive cosmetics. The scrub removes a layer of dead skin particles, leaving the skin softer and fresher, and contains oils that moisturize and nourish the skin. You can add any essential oils with aromatherapy properties to your homemade scrub. And its most important advantage is that it is extremely easy to make.
Preparing a body scrub at home: main ingredients
All body scrubs - both those that can be prepared at home and those produced by well-known cosmetic brands - necessarily contain only a few basic ingredients:
Exfoliating Ingredients
Any ingredient with a grainy texture is suitable for exfoliation. The most common ingredients in homemade scrubs are the usual sugar and salt: they dissolve easily in water without leaving a mess in the bathroom.
Salts, and especially Epsom or bitter salts, are great for relaxing muscles. To prepare the scrub, you can use any salt: regular table salt, sea salt, Epsom salt or Dead Sea salt. Regardless of what kind of salt you use, it must be thoroughly ground so that the grains are the size of grains of regular table salt.
Sugar is a little gentler on the skin than salt. To make a scrub at home, you can use either regular white or brown sugar (the latter goes especially well with vanilla essential oil).
Ground coffee beans are another great ingredient: not only do they smell great, but they're also great for your skin. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, helping to get rid of spider veins and rosacea.
Oatmeal is the gentlest of all exfoliating ingredients with 
crab: it softens and moisturizes the skin. For decades, oatmeal has been used to make homemade cosmetics, especially for dry or very sensitive skin. Unlike salt and sugar, you can make a scrub from oatmeal using plain water, not base oil.
Other ingredients - ground almonds, ground flax seeds, bran, ground nut shells.
Base oil
The so-called base oil is an ingredient that “holds” together all the other ingredients in the scrub and at the same time moisturizes the skin. It is necessary to add oil to the scrub mixture at the rate of a third of a glass of oil for every glass of exfoliate (exfoliating substance).
A variety of oils are suitable for making your own body scrub, but it is better to choose an oil that is not too thick and can be easily washed off with water.
Sunflower oil
One of the most popular ingredients for making a scrub: it is not too thick and is easily absorbed by the skin. In addition, sunflower oil, unlike other oils, is cheap and has a shelf life of about a year. Sunflower oil is also included in some body scrubs produced by well-known cosmetic brands.
Sweet almond oil 
It has a pleasant sweetish-nutty aroma, is absorbed very quickly and, like sunflower oil, is stored for a very long time. But sweet almond oil is thicker than sunflower oil.
Grape seed oil
It has a very subtle, barely noticeable sweetish odor, is the least dense and leaves a thin film on the skin. The shelf life of this oil is from 6 to 12 months.
Hazelnut oil
Like grape seed oil, it has a low density and leaves a thin film on the skin. Shelf life is about 12 months.
Neither hazelnut oil nor sweet almond oil should be used if you have a nut allergy.
Flavors
The easiest way to ensure that the scrub not only effectively cleanses the skin, but also smells pleasant is to add essential oils to the mixture. Of course, different oils are suitable for different skin types:
- For normal skin: 10 drops of lavender oil, 6 drops of geranium oil, 4 drops of ylang-ylang oil.
- For oily skin: 8 drops of sandalwood oil, 6 drops of lemon oil, 6 drops of lavender oil.
- For dry skin: 8 drops of sandalwood oil, 6 drops of geranium oil, 6 drops of rose oil.
- For sensitive skin: 6 drops of chamomile oil, 4 drops of rose oil, 2 drops of neroli oil.
- For dehydrated skin: 10 drops rose oil, 8 drops sandalwood oil, 2 drops patchouli oil.
- For aging skin: 8 drops neroli oil, 6 drops frankincense oil, 6 drops ylang-ylang oil.
- To treat acne: 10 drops of lemon oil, 10 drops of cypress oil, 5 drops of lavender oil.
- To strengthen weak blood vessels: 8 drops of rose oil, 6 drops of chamomile oil, 6 drops of cypress oil.
Essential oils in their pure form, not diluted, cannot be applied to the skin - they are very concentrated and can cause irritation. If your skin is very sensitive, it is better to avoid using basil, clove, lemon, tea tree and cumin oils.
Homemade body scrub recipes
Vanilla body scrub
In a ceramic or glass bowl, mix sugar with essential oil. Add the base oil, mixing the ingredients until the mixture has the consistency of wet sand.
Toning salt scrub
You should not use a salt scrub after shaving - it will cause a burning sensation. It is best to apply the scrub immediately before shaving - the oil remaining on the skin will serve as a natural lubricant and make the shave smoother.
Coffee body scrub
Mix coffee, salt and essential oils in a glass or ceramic bowl. Stirring constantly, pour the base oil into the mixture and stir until the mixture has the consistency of wet sand.
Soft oatmeal body scrub
Pour oatmeal into a glass or ceramic bowl and add essential oils drop by drop, stirring constantly to avoid the formation of lumps. The resulting mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a very long time - up to a year.
To use, add a little water to 1 tablespoon of the mixture to form a thick paste, then gently massage into skin.
Homemade foot scrubs
Foot scrub with peppermint and lavender
- 1 cup fine salt
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil, 5 drops lavender oil
Foot scrub with ginger
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sweet almond oil or any other carrier oil
- 12 drops orange essential oil
- 3 drops ginger essential oil or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
How to use a homemade body scrub
It is better to use a homemade body scrub once, maximum twice a week. Before use, the scrub must be mixed and then applied to the skin with soft circular movements and thoroughly rinse off the remaining mixture with water.
What effect does a facial scrub have? How often can you exfoliate your face? How can you make a scrub at home? We will look at these and other popular questions about home care in this article.
Skin renewal is a natural process. To prevent old cells from clogging pores and making your complexion dull, you need to exfoliate them. A facial scrub is a product that removes dead skin particles. Thanks to it, the skin becomes smooth, soft and radiant.
How is a scrub different from a peel? Mechanical peeling is a product that contains small abrasive particles (often of artificial origin). A facial scrub, on the other hand, consists of fairly large particles (for example, coffee grounds, salt or crushed nut seeds). That is, most often the scrubbing particles of the scrub have an uneven texture. While facial peeling can be used even for problem skin, the scrub is not recommended for use if there is inflammation on the face. Otherwise, there is a risk of spreading the infection throughout the skin and only worsening the situation.
Contraindications for use
Homemade scrubs are not recommended for use in the following cases:
- If you have acne on your face;
- With rosacea (if the capillaries are located close to the skin);
- If there are wounds on the face;
- For dermatitis;
- For sensitive skin and very dry skin;
- In case you are allergic to the components of the scrub.
How often should I use the scrub?
To avoid damaging your facial skin, use scrubs sparingly. Applying it once a week will be more sufficient to remove dead cells and give your skin a radiant appearance. Below we present recipes for scrubs, the use of which will help fight dull complexion and give the skin the desired softness and smoothness.
Top 5 homemade scrubs
These scrubs have a simple recipe and are prepared from what you always have on hand. Nevertheless, these “penny” beauty recipes are sometimes no less effective than expensive store-bought products.
Sea salt is rich in iodine, bromine, phosphorus and sulfur, which enhance the protective properties of the skin and have a regenerating effect. It also contains iron, sodium and magnesium, which cleanse the skin of toxins. Scrubs with sea salt effectively cleanse pores and normalize the skin's oil balance.
What will you need?
- 1 teaspoon sea salt;
- 1 egg white.
Recipe:
Grind sea salt into dust. Mix it with egg white. Using gentle massaging movements, spread the resulting mixture over your face. Rinse it thoroughly with warm water after use.
Effect:
Salt deeply cleanses the skin, and protein prevents the appearance of oily shine.
Coffee beans contain caffeine, which tones the skin and increases its resistance to environmental influences. Antioxidants and polyphenols make the skin elastic, rejuvenate it and reduce fine wrinkles. Carotenoids help promote a healthy complexion, while chlorogenic acid neutralizes the harmful effects of UV rays.
What will you need?
- 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee beans.
- 1 teaspoon of full-fat sour cream (for dry skin) or natural yogurt (for all other skin types).
Recipe:
Mix coffee and oil base and apply the resulting mixture to your face. Leave it on the skin for 15 minutes, then massage the skin with soft circular movements. Rinse off with warm water.
Effect:
Coffee scrub deeply cleanses the skin and improves blood circulation. It has a slight rejuvenating effect and gives the face radiance. The sour cream or yogurt included in its composition moisturizes the skin and relieves flaking.
Sugar facial scrub
Granulated sugar is an excellent ingredient for a homemade scrub. He contains:
- glycolic acid (helps synthesize collagen);
- tensins (these proteins give elasticity to the skin);
- monosaccharide dihydroxyacetone (improves complexion);
- rhamnose monosaccharide (helps smooth out fine wrinkles).
Sugar scrub is good for skin prone to inflammation. It prevents the occurrence of inflammatory elements on the face.
What will you need?
- 1 tablespoon mashed banana;
- 1 tablespoon apple puree;
- 1 tea boat of honey;
- 1 tablespoon fine sugar;
- 1 teaspoon cream.
Recipe:
Stir together banana and applesauce. Add honey there. If you use candied or solid honey, preheat it in a water bath at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees. If honey is heated more strongly, then all its beneficial properties are lost.
Add sugar to the resulting mixture. It must be finely ground. Of course, it will dissolve upon contact with water. But even short-term exposure to the sharp edges of coarse sugar can injure the skin.
Pour in the cream. Mix thoroughly. Apply the resulting scrub to your face and massage your skin with it for a while. If desired, leave the composition for a short time. Then rinse off the product with water.
Effect:
Sugar scrub effectively cleanses skin, including oily and problematic skin. Banana and applesauce contain vitamins C and E, natural antioxidants that neutralize the effects of free radicals. Fruit puree also improves complexion and gives the skin a fresh and rested look.
Natural honey is a storehouse of vitamins and microelements. Honey scrub promotes faster skin renewal, prevents dehydration, tightens the skin and has an antiseptic effect.
Homemade soda scrub
Baking soda is a favorite component of homemade scrubs for those who suffer from problem skin. Baking soda tightens pores and effectively cleanses them of impurities and normalizes the skin-fat balance.
What will you need?
- 1 teaspoon sea salt;
- 0.5 teaspoon of soda;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- 1 tablespoon honey.
Recipe:
Mix the bulk ingredients together. Add lemon juice and honey, then stir everything until smooth. Apply the homemade scrub to your face and massage gently. Movements should be soft and careful so as not to injure the skin. Then rinse the mixture with warm water and wipe your skin dry.
Effect:
A soda-salt scrub effectively exfoliates the skin. Honey gives the skin smoothness and elasticity. Lemon juice refreshes and mattifies.
Oatmeal scrub
Ground oatmeal is a mild but effective scrubbing component. Oatmeal makes the skin matte, smooth and elastic. This scrub is suitable even for sensitive and irritation-prone skin.
What will you need?
- 2 tablespoons of ground rolled oats;
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder;
- 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Recipe:
Mix the ingredients and pour them with a small amount of water (until the consistency of thick sour cream). Apply to facial skin and massage a little. Leave the scrub mask on for 15 minutes, then rinse off your face using circular movements.
Effect:
Oatmeal scrub mask is a super product for oily skin. The combination of oatmeal, cinnamon and soda helps regenerate the skin, increase its tone, smooth it, reduce inflammation and eliminate oily sheen.
How to apply scrubs
When applying the scrub to your face, avoid the area around the eyes and lips. Apply the product to massage lines – the lines of least stretch of the skin. Distribute the scrub:
- from the center of the forehead to the periphery;
- from the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose;
- from nose to temples;
- from the chin to the ears.
How to make a facial scrub at home? This question worries every woman, because beauty is made up of many factors, the most important of which is skin health. To maintain her youth and freshness for a long time, women all over the world use both salon and home procedures and products. One of the most popular methods is the use of scrubs. Let's figure out what scrubs are, how they work and who they are suitable for. We will also learn how to make a facial scrub for blackheads and pimples at home for different skin types.
What is a scrub and how does it work on the skin?
Let's start with a definition. Scrubs are cosmetic creams that contain a certain proportion of solid particles. This could be salt or sugar, coconut flakes, oat bran, crushed seeds or nut shells, and even purified sand or other mineral grains or synthetic inclusions.
Everyone knows that the process of tissue regeneration, including skin, occurs continuously. As a result, dead particles accumulate on the surface of the skin and must be removed. If this is not done, dead skin cells prevent the absorption of beneficial substances, the skin stops “breathing,” and creams or lotions that you apply to unclean skin will, at best, not work, or even cause harm, further clogging the pores, and They can even cause acne.
Gradually, the skin becomes covered with a layer of dead particles and acquires a dull, gray tint. Of course, in this case we are not talking about beauty; the skin looks tired and old.
Of course, we all wash our faces and use special gels and foams to dissolve sebum and dirt. However, this is not always enough and a deeper cleaning should be carried out from time to time. That's what scrubs are for. In addition to the main action - cleansing - scrubs increase blood circulation, because during their application we give the skin a light massage. As a result, metabolic processes in the skin are restored, oxygen is better absorbed, which means the skin becomes smoother and softer.
For dry and sensitive skin, you should use the mildest formulations; for oily skin that is not prone to redness, scrubs with larger particles are suitable.
How to make a facial scrub at home
Making a scrub at home is very simple. To do this, you need to combine a softening base and abrasive components.
Depending on your skin type, you can vary the composition of the product. This is the first advantage of homemade scrubs.
The second important advantage is cost savings. Agree, it’s easy to mix a little coconut flakes and vegetable oil, and the price of such a composition is much lower than a ready-made natural scrub.
The third argument in favor of homemade scrubs is the ability to independently control the composition of the product and the quality of all its components. This is especially important for allergy sufferers, whose skin can react unpredictably to unknown ingredients in store-bought cosmetics.
Before using the scrub, the skin should be cleaned, at least washed, and possibly steamed. Apply the composition to damp skin, massage lightly for two to three minutes and rinse with water at a comfortable temperature. After this, apply a tonic (tonic, rose water) and cream according to your skin type.
A video on how to make a face scrub at home can tell you not only the original recipes and ingredients, but also the specifics of combining certain products for the best result. In addition, in the video you can see in detail how to properly massage your facial skin, moving along the massage lines.
The best facial scrub recipes
Most often, food-based scrubs are prepared at home. Firstly, it’s simple, because you almost always have cream or honey at home. Secondly, it is safe: if we calmly eat these products, then it is clear that applying them to the skin will also not cause harm.
The bases for a home remedy can be: cream or soft cottage cheese, fruit puree, sour cream or natural mayonnaise, cosmetic clay, honey, vegetable oils, pressed yeast.
Suitable scrubbing particles include: coffee, salt, sugar, coconut flakes, berries with small seeds, soda, crushed egg shells.
Scrubs for dry and sensitive skin
The first thing anyone with dry skin needs to remember is not to scrub too hard or too often. Once every 2-3 weeks will be enough.
The second rule is to use the fattest and most nutritious compositions for the base.
Oatmeal scrub with sugar and oil
Mix 1 tsp. oatmeal ground in a coffee grinder with 1 tsp. sugar and pour 1 tablespoon of warm butter (any kind) into the mixture. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Milk oat scrub
The easiest option for dry skin. For it you just need to mix ground oatmeal with warm milk to the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply to skin and massage for 2-3 minutes, then rinse with water.
Nourishing scrub with almond oil
Mix oat flour (3 tsp), 1 tbsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. almond butter and 2 tbsp cranberry juice. If desired, you can also add 1-2 drops of orange essential oil. Leave the resulting mixture for 3-5 minutes to swell, and then use as usual.
Toning raspberry scrub
Mix 2 tablespoons of raspberries and one drop each of ylang-ylang and mint oils.
Soothing herbal scrub
2 tbsp. Mix oatmeal (can be crushed) with ground dry chamomile and lavender and a couple of drops of lavender oil. The mixture should be diluted with warm water to the consistency of a soft paste.
Scrub for blackheads
A mixture of egg white and sea salt will help get rid of blackheads and oily skin. This mixture is not suitable for dry skin - it will cause peeling and possibly irritation.
Yogurt scrub with coffee
This composition helps get rid of excess fat and normalize skin balance. To prepare it, you need to mix ground coffee with natural yogurt without additives to the consistency of a thick paste. If you are lactose intolerant, you can replace the yogurt in the composition with lotion or milk for washing.
Scrubs for combination and oily skin
Normal to oily skin will do well with a deep cleanse once every week or two. Of course, everything here is individual, and you must monitor your condition in order to adjust the frequency and intensity of procedures in time.
Yeast scrub with lemon
Mix 15 g of yeast and 1 tsp. lemon juice, place the container with the mixture in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 tsp there. fine salt and mix everything well.
Oatmeal rice scrub
2 tsp mix oatmeal with 2 tsp. ground rice and 1 tbsp. vegetable oil. Bring the resulting mixture until smooth and can be applied to the skin.
Orange scrub
Grind 1 tbsp thoroughly. dried orange zest, add 1 tsp. ground almonds and dilute with a little warm water.
Honey-salt scrub
Add 1 tsp to the mixture. sea salt and 1 tsp. add 1 tbsp lemon juice. l. liquid honey and mix well. If you are prone to allergies, you should first test your tolerance to honey.
Contraindications to the use of scrubs
Overuse of scrubbing products can thin the skin, making it sensitive and too dry. Also, too frequent and active cleansing of the skin threatens to disrupt the water-salt and lipid balance, which weakens the surface immunity and can cause a lot of trouble.
Some people are not allowed to use scrubs at all. First of all, this applies to those who suffer from rosacea, vitiligo, psoriasis, seborrhea of the facial skin, severe acne, rosacea, fungal or other infectious diseases.
By the way, it is worth remembering that if after using the scrub the skin remains red for more than 3 minutes (and even more so if there is a burning or itching sensation), you should no longer use this composition.
The advantages of homemade scrubs are undeniable - they are easy and quick to make, you can choose inexpensive ingredients, in addition, you always know what is included in the composition and can change the recipe at your discretion.
A facial scrub at home is a unique product for cleansing and prolonging youthful skin. The article will help you figure out how to make a scrub correctly, which ingredients are best for different skin types.
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The condition of the skin and how long it will remain young depend on proper cleansing. Cells are constantly renewed. But if the layer of dead epidermis is not removed in a timely manner, the skin will look sloppy, gray, and inflammation and peeling will appear on it. Scrubs are used to thoroughly clean the skin. They can be bought at any cosmetic store, but these will be products designed for the average consumer.
Do you want the product to best suit your skin type, at the same time moisturize, relieve inflammation or solve other cosmetic problems? Learn how to make a scrub at home using the products you have at hand, and skin care will become simple and enjoyable.
Homemade scrub recipes
They have a number of advantages: they practically do not cause allergies, act gently, and do not injure the skin. Usually they are made based on those products that are always in the kitchen, less often - from the contents of a home medicine cabinet.
Among the most popular components:
- oatmeal;
- sugar;
- coarse salt;
- ground coffee (a scrub based on it should not be used often; it is completely contraindicated for thin and sensitive skin, since the particles are very hard and can scratch the skin);
- rice and buckwheat crushed in a coffee grinder;
- soda;
- Activated carbon;
- crushed aspirin tablets;
- ground herbs.
The components are selected depending on the skin type. For example, aspirin and salt will help dry out inflammation and reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, sugar is best used for dry skin, and oatmeal is a universal remedy.
Cream and fermented milk products, honey, fruit pulp, and oils are used as the basis for the scrub. You can use natural soap, preferably creamy or liquid. Again, the composition is selected based on the characteristics of the skin. This way you can give the scrub additional properties to use it for nutrition, moisturizing, relieving inflammation or peeling.
Depending on the consistency, a homemade scrub can be:
- Dry, in powder form. Can be stored for a long time; before use, a small amount is diluted with water, milk or oil or applied dry to damp skin.
- Hard ones are usually made on the basis of solid natural soap.
- Liquid or creamy, which can be used as a scrub mask. Prepared in portions, for one time.
The benefits of scrubs
Regular exfoliation helps remove not only dead skin cells, but also particles of cosmetics and impurities.
With regular use:
- the skin breathes, is saturated with oxygen and nutrients;
- blood microcirculation improves;
- the complexion is evened out;
- the surface of the skin becomes smooth;
- inflammation goes away;
- the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
- pores are cleansed and become less noticeable;
- skin looks more well-groomed and clean.
Micromassage of the skin allows you to activate metabolic processes. As a result, cells absorb skincare products better and are restored faster. Improves elasticity. The scrub allows you to eliminate peeling, soften the surface, and even it out.
Contraindications
In order for the product to bring maximum benefit, it must be used carefully. For example, for thin, dry, sensitive skin, it is better to choose soft exfoliating ingredients - ground cereals, sugar. It is worth giving up salt - it will draw out the remaining moisture from already dehydrated cells.
Even the most gentle scrub cannot be used if:
- there are open wounds, scratches, microdamages on the surface;
- there are purulent pimples;
- there are foci of severe inflammation;
- the skin is too thin - there is a risk of injury;
- the sebaceous glands are too active - mechanical stress will enhance their work;
- have any skin diseases - so as not to spread infection to undamaged areas.
A scrub is not at all a means of daily cleansing of the skin and a replacement for cleanser. It is not used often: 1-2 times a week for oily skin, once every 7-10 days for normal skin, no more than once every 2 weeks for dry and aging skin.
In addition, you should adhere to certain rules that will help improve the effect of the product:
- Before using the scrub, you must remove makeup and steam your facial skin with hot water or a warm, damp towel. This will allow you to cleanse your pores better and deeper.
- It is better to apply the scrub along massage lines.
- Do not press hard on the skin so as not to injure the cells.
- If the composition contains moisturizing or nourishing components, you can leave the product on the skin for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm, non-hot water. To close the pores, at the end you should rinse your face with cool water.
- If your skin is prone to dryness and irritation, you should immediately apply a moisturizer or at least spray thermal water.
- Immediately after washing off the scrub, you can apply a nourishing mask or cream - in this case, they will be absorbed faster and better.
- It is better to scrub the skin in the evening: after the procedure, the epidermis becomes sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to skin burns.
- You should not apply decorative cosmetics for several hours after the procedure, so as not to clog the pores.
If it contains honey, use it with caution and only if there is no skin reaction to it. To do this, apply a drop of honey to your wrist and see if the skin turns red within 20-30 minutes.
5 recipes for homemade scrubs using different ingredients
Do not prepare a large portion of the product at once, especially if you are making a homemade scrub for the first time: firstly, it is unknown how the skin will react to it, and secondly, even in the refrigerator it can deteriorate in 1-2 weeks. Choose those components that suit your skin. Below are some of the most budget-friendly and hypoallergenic options.
For oily skin
In this case, you need to use components that normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, soothe, and prevent inflammation. It would be good if the composition contains an absorbent or deep cleansing component. Extra hydration won't hurt either. Dry powder scrubs based on ground herbs, rice flour or salt are suitable for such skin. You can do this:
- sea salt - 1 tbsp. l.;
- rice flour or ground rice (an adsorbent that will absorb excess sebum) - 2 tbsp. l.;
- dried herbs ground in a coffee grinder (chamomile, celandine, yarrow, green tea, you can take an anti-inflammatory mixture) - 1 tbsp. l.
Mix the ingredients, store in a dry jar, or directly on the bathroom shelf. Before use, take out a small amount with a dry spoon and apply to damp skin. For easier and more uniform application, you can dilute with water to the consistency of thick sour cream.
For normal skin
Almost any components will do. For example, you can take a teaspoon of ground oatmeal and cosmetic clay, a tablespoon of light oil - peach, apricot. For intensive nutrition, you need to take jojoba oil. To whiten and increase elasticity, the liquid part should be replaced with orange juice (in the absence of allergies), and for an anti-inflammatory effect, take green tea or chamomile decoction.
For dry, aging skin
What is needed here is a gentle effect combined with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients. As a base, you can take sour cream or heavy cream (1 tbsp), add half a teaspoon of honey and olive oil. For direct exfoliation, you can take sugar, ground almonds or oatmeal - the amount that will allow you to achieve a thick, creamy consistency.
Universal scrub for any skin type
Ground oatmeal or rice - as an exfoliating base. If you grind buckwheat, you get a product with a high content of antioxidants. You can also add 1-2 tablets of activated carbon to clean pores and remove excess sebum. Next, add liquid ingredients to obtain a creamy consistency. For oily skin, it is better to take tea leaves, herbal decoction or milk; for dry, aged and irritated skin - heavy cream or jojoba oil (almond, olive).
For inflamed, irritated, acne-prone skin
In this case, soft scrubbing particles and anti-inflammatory components are needed. The following composition is suitable: take a teaspoon of ground green tea, 1 tsp. chamomile or eucalyptus (you can take a mixture in equal proportions). Plus potato starch or rice flour to absorb sebum. A crushed aspirin tablet will help relieve redness. Mix the dry ingredients, then dilute with mineral water - it will additionally have a moisturizing and toning effect.
Remember that any remedy has an effect only with regular use. Don't be lazy to exfoliate regularly at a pace that suits your skin.
Living in big cities, our skin needs especially careful care and regular cleansing. Fortunately, many daily care products can be made at home using natural ingredients. We tell you how to make a facial scrub at home as useful and effective as possible.
Benefits and contraindications of this remedy
The main useful property of these products is that they are the ones that best cope with such a problem as peeling. Acting quite gently, they are also effective exfoliate dead skin cells epidermis, making the tissues renewed, soft and velvety.
In addition, due to the massage effect you can achieve enhancing blood supply in tissues, which leads to increased elasticity and rejuvenation.
TO contraindications The use of scrubbing products includes:
- Individual intolerance and allergic reaction to one or more components in the composition. (Before use, it is imperative to test the homemade product in the area of the elbow bend and see the reaction within 24 hours).
- Serious mechanical damage: cracks, abrasions and scratches, inflammation.
- Skin diseases. These include dermatitis, psoriasis, vitilingo, acne.
- The existing formations are large moles and papillomas. In order not to accidentally injure these areas, you can seal them with a band-aid or a cotton pad, or you can completely refuse to treat the problem area.
- Cuperosis and nearby vessels.
You should also use exfoliants with caution if you have very thin and sensitive skin. You should choose the mildest options - for example, honey or oatmeal.
How often Can I use a facial scrub? The optimal frequency of cleaning fabrics with this product varies from 2 to 4 times in Week. If you have a dry type of epidermis, it is recommended to limit 1–2 procedures in Week.
1 Sugar mixtures for face and body
Sugar has the most powerful exfoliating effect, so this ingredient is especially recommended for those with aging skin. Due to its mechanical action, it returns smoothness, softness and velvety to the skin. It is important to remember that for those with delicate and sensitive skin, only small sugar - it is better to give preference to cane sugar.
Sugar-tea composition
To make a sugar scrub you will need:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar;
- 1.5–2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil;
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea;
- 1 green tea bag.
Brew a tea bag in 100 milliliters of boiling water and let it brew for at least a quarter of an hour.
Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients together. Then start gradually pouring the brewed green tea into the mixture. When the consistency becomes like wet sand, mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and apply to a clean face with your hands, making massage movements. After 5–10 minutes, rinse off the mixture with warm water and the epidermis with cream.
Sugar-chocolate product
Natural chocolate contains a large number of benefits for our epidermis antioxidants and minerals, and the smell of the finished product can drive any sweet tooth crazy! Therefore, it is recommended to do this composition at least once a week.
You will need:
- 25 grams of good quality;
- 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
Break the chocolate into pieces and heat in a water bath or in the microwave until it becomes soft and viscous. Gradually add sugar to the melted chocolate so that the consistency also resembles wet sand. Mix thoroughly and apply the mixture to the skin with massage movements.
2 Baking soda facial scrubs
Baking soda can gently and effectively remove existing greasy shine, and cleanse pores from any contamination. Therefore, products using it are recommended for those with oily and problem skin.
For dry epidermis
Mix baking soda and fat cream in equal proportions (1-2 tablespoons each). Mix thoroughly. Apply the mixture to previously cleansed skin with massage movements, and after 3-5 minutes, rinse with hot water.
For oily and problem skin
Take 2 tablespoons of low-fat sour cream and the same amount of baking soda. Mix well and apply the finished product to your face with massage movements. Rub in for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Apply a light moisturizer to avoid possible dryness.
3 Simple honey remedies
A soft facial scrub can be prepared at home using natural honey. This product has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, so it can and should be used when caring for problem skin. Honey can prevent possible rashes and peeling.
To achieve a mechanical effect of the product, it is better to take it lightly. candied honey, and not a completely liquid product.
Whitening composition
In order to prepare your own whitening product, you will need:
- 1 tablespoon of fresh cucumber pulp;
- The same amount of honey;
- 1 teaspoon each of almond and wheat germ oil;
- A few drops of lemon juice.
First, grate a small piece of cucumber on a coarse grater. Add honey and oils to it and then mix well.
Apply the mixture to your face using patting movements and leave for a few minutes as a mask. After 5-10 minutes, begin to gently massage the skin for another 2-3 minutes, and then rinse off the composition with warm water.
Rejuvenator
Mix honey in equal proportions (2 tablespoons each) and apply with massage movements. If desired, you can also add a few drops of rose water.
After 5–10 minutes, rinse the components with water. In this case, washing foam will help clean the fabrics. After rinsing, use a moisturizer.
4 Peeling scrub with oatmeal
Oatmeal can effectively cleanse and tone tissues. In addition, oatmeal has regenerating properties: it is able to heal wounds and effectively reduce traces of pimples and acne.
Due to its mild effect it is recommended for dry and very delicate skin. Oatmeal is also known for its rejuvenating properties: it has a beneficial effect on the “tired” epidermis, saturating it with much-needed food. It contains many antioxidants and microelements such as selenium and zinc. It is also rich in vitamins B and C.
In order to prepare the composition, you will need:
- 2–3 tablespoons of oatmeal;
- 5–6 tablespoons of warm milk (preferably high fat);
- 2 tablespoons melted chocolate.
Pour milk over the oatmeal and let it brew for a quarter of an hour. Then add chocolate to the resulting “porridge” and mix well.
Apply the mixture to a previously cleansed face with massage movements, and then massage the skin thoroughly for 5 minutes. Leave the mixture as a mask for the same period of time, at the end massage the epidermis once and remove the remaining ingredients with warm water.
5 Homemade face scrubs with salt
Table salt is excellent cleanses clogged pores and relieves the epidermis. Sea salt, due to its large size, can even out the structure of the epidermis and make it smoother.
Salt can also restore fading epidermis and rid it of fine wrinkles and folds, giving it elasticity and freshness.
Do not do it use too coarse salt - it can injure delicate tissues. And those with very thin epidermis should completely abandon its use or apply only fine salt and only to problem areas - for example, on the wings of the nose.
Moisturizing and healing
You will need:
- 1–2 tablespoons salt;
- The same amount of natural honey;
- 1 teaspoon of any cosmetic oil.
Stir the salt into the honey and then add the oil. Mix thoroughly and use your hands to apply the mixture onto your face using massage movements. It is not recommended to leave the composition on the skin for longer than 5-7 minutes. Therefore, after all the manipulations, it must be washed off with warm water and washed with a special foam.
Universal option for all types
You will need:
- 1.5 tablespoons salt;
- 3 tablespoons sour cream;
- 1-2 drops of essential oil.
Depending on your skin type, sour cream should be selected according to its fat content. Yes, to the owners oily skin sour cream with a fat content of about 10% is suitable, while for girls with dry— you can increase the fat content of the product to 25. For the rest, intermediate values are quite suitable.
The same goes for choosing essential oils. For fatty tissues Citrus and mint esters are suitable, problematic epidermis will feel better after tea tree oil, dry- after sandalwood or rose.
It is necessary to mix all the components together and apply to the skin with the same massage movements. After 5-7 minutes, the composition can be washed off with hot water, and then washed with moisturizing foam or lotion.
As you can see, the great benefits of using facial scrubs at home and simple recipes for their preparation make these products an indispensable tool in every woman’s daily care routine.
