DIY body scrubs

We have read about body scrubs in numerous places, most websites suggest adding body scrubs night routine or most beauty bloggers and Youtubers, use body scrubs before applying makeup. The irony is that, we usually don’t know what are body scrubs used for, or don’t know proper definition when we are asked to define it. Body scrub is a product used to aid in removing the dead skin cells as well as, curing sun tan and increasing blood circulation.

These scrubs at home are easy and can be made from ingredients easily available at home. These scrubs not only aid to moisturize and smooth the skin, but also helps to reduce tan and pimples. There DIY scrubs of different flavors will help you save up tons of money.

1.   Oatmeal face scrub

This is useful for skin types that are sensitive, I don’t have a sensitive skin. Oatmeal sooths the skin and exfoliates it, the olive oil present in it moisturizes and softens the skin. The oatmeal apart from acting as a skin softener also holds the mixture together. Honey is an ancient secret used by Egyptians for beauty, honey acts as a moisturizer and gives a glowing effect to skin.

 Ingredients:

Half cup of oatmeal

One fourth cup of olive oil

One table spoon of honey

Method:

Mix all the ingredients together and use after washing face with cold water, then scrub face for two minutes and let scrub stay for 15 minutes.

Reviews:

It left my skin soft, smooth and reduced redness caused by pimples. The quantity I made was for one time use only, but this mixture could be stored in fridge up to three days. This scrub also helps in acne scars

2.   Coffee scrub

Coffee scrub is easy can be made easily from instant coffee. Since, I love the smell of coffee, this one is my personal favorite. Coffee is useful ingredient in this scrub since it wipes away the acidic properties present on epidermis layers along with dead cells. It also aids in treating pigmentation. This scrub is useful after you come home or before night time, since it removes all the pollutants that accumulate on your skin throughout the day.

Ingredients:

2 table spoons of coffee

1 table spoon of honey

1 table spoon of coconut oil

Method:

Mix all the ingredients well, apply on face and leave for twenty to fifteen minutes. Wash off with cold water

Reviews:

Most people say that coconut oil isn’t suitable for oily skin, but for me coconut oil in this scrub aided bringing a natural glow. This scrub made my skin tone even in first attempt which is quite astonishing.

3.   Green tea scrub

Green tea is famous as an Asian drink which keeps you fit and has numerous health benefits. Green tea also has numerous external uses, such as, green tea acts as an anti-oxidant on skin and, helps to reduce inflammation. Green tea, also aids in reducing dark circles and wrinkles. If you want your skin to be wrinkle free, despite old age, this scrub is a must use. Best part about this scrub is that you won’t have to run market to market in search of green tea leaves, as they aren’t easily available in Pakistan. Green tea leaves can be obtained by cutting up a  green tea bag and using the green tea powder present in it.

Ingredients:

Two table spoons green tea

Two table spoons olive or almond oil

One table spoon of honey

Method:

Mix the ingredients together, green tea is hard to mix sometimes so if you face this situation increase the amount of oil added.

Reviews:

This scrub is suitable for winters in my opinion. Dark circles did reduce, but this scrub isn’t suitable for storing. Helps with pimples and acne scars.

4.    Sugar lemon scrub

This scrub helps to control the excessive oil. Lemon dries skin but olive oil balances the lemon helping to moisturize the skin. Lemon helps remove tan and makes skin fair and bright. This scrub is best for those with oily skin type.

Ingredients:

Half lemon

Two tablespoons of sugar

One table spoon of lemon zest

One table spoon of olive oil

Method:

Squeeze out lemon, be careful not to add seeds in scrub. Mix the lemon juice, sugar and olive oil together. This mixture can be stored in fridge for more than a week.

Reviews:

This is my personal favorite, since it’s not only cheap but made easily from ingredients lying around home and you don’t have to spend a fortune to get even skin tone or glowing skin. This can also be used for lips. Since I have oily skin, lemon didn’t dry out my skin and it felt smooth. The excessive oil was controlled, means this also helped to reduce pimple. Helped to reduce sun tan.

These scrubs were made from ingredients present in pantry or can be made with low cost ingredients, why spend 1000 rupees when you can make DIY scrubs with natural ingredients. These scrubs are for all skin types, but please do a patch test before applying scrub all over your face or skin. Making these scrubs is fun, you can add food colouring and essential oil, if you want to re-create the exact scrubs available in market.