Having beautiful skin often makes you feel confident and proud. But having flawless, glowing skin and maintaining it is often not that easy because you have to face pollution and the harmful rays of the sun almost on a daily basis. But just because it takes quite a bit of effort, it does not mean you don’t try. You may spend a lot of money and a lot of time on beauty products in order to get the skin you desire, but most of the store-bought cosmetic products contain a lot of chemicals, which may cause more harm than good in the long run. Due to which you should rely mostly on natural ingredients that are not only cheap but highly efficient as well when it comes to improving the health of your skin.
One of the best ways to brighten dull skin is by exfoliating it. Exfoliation removes dirt and grime that blocks your pores stealing the glow away from your face. It also removes dead skin cells, rejuvenates your skin, and gives you a natural glow that can make others jealous. You can use a variety of simple homemade scrubs using natural ingredients so that you feel polished and refreshed without any side effects. Here are some easy scrubs you can make at home.
1. Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Brown sugar helps remove dead skin cells and whiteheads. Since it is less abrasive then white sugar, you can use it even if you have sensitive skin.
Ingredients Required:
1 cup brown sugar
5-6 drops of your favorite essential oil
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E (optional)
Method:
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until you get a wet sand consistency.
Take a scoop of the scrub and massage your skin in circular motions.
You can use an exfoliating brush if you want to.
Wash it off with water.
Store the remaining scrub in a jar and store it.
2. Coffee Body Scrub
Coffee contains antioxidants that prevent premature aging. Using it as a scrub helps fight cellulite.
Ingredients Required:
1 cup ground coffee
1 cup raw sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
5-6 drops of essential any essential oil
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and massage your skin with it in a circular motion for 5 to 10 minutes.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
3. Green Tea Body Scrub
Green tea body scrub is excellent for oily skin. It unclogs you pores and leaves your skin moisturized.
Ingredients Required:
1 cup sugar
1/8 cup olive oil
1 1/2 bag of green tea (not brewed)
1/4 cup of brewed green tea
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth paste.
You can add sugar if the mixture is sugary.
Add a few drops of vanilla extract for a sweet scent.
Massage your skin with it for 5 to 10 minutes in a circular motion.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
4. Lemon Sea Salt Scrub
If you have an uneven skin tone then a lemon sea salt scrub is perfect for you. The lemon in the scrub lightens your skin while the sea salt exfoliates it and the olive oil moisturizes it.
Ingredients Required:
1 cup sea salt
5 spoons olive oil
1 whole lemon’s juice
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
Method:
Mix all the ingredient in a bowl an massage your skin with it for 5 to 10 minutes in a circular motion.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Store the remaining scrub in a jar for future use.
5. Coconut Rose Sea Salt Scrub
Coconut rose sea salt scrub is perfect for exfoliation and relaxation. It also improves blood circulation, reducing the appearance of cellulite.
Ingredients Required:
1/2 cup Himalayan sea salt
1/2 cup of coconut oil
1/2 cup of dried and crushed rose petals
5-6 drops of rose essential oil
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply it all over your skin while gently massaging it in a circular motion.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
