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In spite of religiously following your skincare routine, there will be dead skin cells that even the best cleansers miss out on. While they may help remove surface build-up on the face, they aren’t good at digging out grime that’s deeper in the skin. Face scrubs should be an essential part of your routine to nourish your skin. Here are some DIY scrub ideas that you can try at home using natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin and safe.
Your oatmeal breakfast can work for skincare, too. It’s a simple and easily accessible ingredient to exfoliate the skin and free the pores of excess sebum and oil. It is popular in face scrubs as it is suitable for all skin types and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe irritated or sensitive skin.
Mix whole milk and olive oil
To this, add oatmeal and leave it aside until it softens
After a while, add a few drops of rose water and mix
Apply this mixture to cleansed skin in gentle circles for two to three minutes
Give your face a jolt of caffeine for a radiant and youthful glow. Coffee scrubs has many benefits — it is a natural way to improve blood circulation that can result in tighter skin. It instantly wakes up your face while gently exfoliating. Adding honey and a dairy product like milk or yogurt makes it ultra-moisturising.
½ cup yoghurt or full-fat milk
Add freshly ground coffee and yoghurt in a blender. Replace the yoghurt with full-fat milk if you have dry skin
Set it aside for five minutes
Once the mix has thickened, add one teaspoon honey. Mix well
Apply the mixture to a clean, dry face and scrub in upward circular motions for 10 minutes
Rinse face with cold water.
Brown sugar has many beauty benefits as it helps fight bacteria and helps remove dead skin cells without causing surface damage. Coconut oil has anti-ageing properties and honey moisturises dry skin.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl
Apply it to your face
Gently massage it on your face and allow it to sit for two to three minutes
Rinse off the scrub with lukewarm water.
Rice and honey scrub is perfect for those with oily skin. While rice is known for its exfoliating and skin brightening properties, honey helps heal and hydrate the skin.
Grind the rice into a coarse powder
Add enough honey to make it a thick paste
After cleansing your face, apply this scrub evenly onto your face and massage it
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
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