As the summers are approaching, you must be concerned about your skincare routine. Summer heat causes rash, irritation, sunburn, tan and itching on the skin.
In serious cases, a rise in temperature increases skin conditions like acne breakouts, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. People suffering from such skin conditions must avoid products for exfoliation and scrubbing without a doctor’s consultation. These chemical products worsen your skin texture, elasticity and natural healing process. You may feel a soothing effect in the beginning, but they damage your skin eventually.
Here, we have come up with body scrub ideas for people who like to use natural, organic ingredients available on their kitchen shelves or in the backyard nursery.
Let’s discuss the natural DIY ideas for glowing skin for people with different skin types and issues.
1. Brown sugar and coconut oil scrub for sensitive skin:
Brown sugar is an inexpensive ingredient for scrub ideas specifically for sensitive skin. It is gentle in comparison with white sugar and exfoliates your pores well (all thanks to the glycolic acid). Coconut oil is a great skin moisturizer. Honey combined with these two ingredients acts as an incredible skin brightening and smoothening agent. Its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties heal your skin for any sort of sensitivity issues. You can use essential oils that suit your skin type if you are allergic to honey.
Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Coconut oil, Honey/ Essential oils (lavender/ jasmine/ rose).
Follow these steps for a DIY homemade scrub:
- Take 1 cup of brown sugar.
- ½ cup of solidified but a little soft coconut oil.
- 2 spoons of honey or 5 – 6 drops of essential oil.
- ½ teaspoon of Vitamin E (optional).
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until you get wet sand-like consistency. Test the scrub for any changes in consistency and store the rest in a jar for future use. Keep it in a dry and cool place for longer shelf life.
This scrub may feel a bit sticky, so always rinse your face with lukewarm water until the whole mixture washes away.
2. Sea salt, rose, and coconut scrub for dry skin:
Seal salt or pink Himalayan salt is an outstanding exfoliator for dry skin. Its combination with rose and coconut oil leaves your skin fresh, glowing and moisturized. Himalayan salt breaks down the dead skin layers and lets the other ingredients penetrate better and get absorbed into the skin. The natural moisturizing properties of coconut oil nourish dead and dry skin cells. Rose petals help in retaining the glow and brightness of the skin. These small flowers are filled with natural resistance to microbial attacks.
Ingredients: Sea salt, Coconut oil, Rose petals.
Follow these steps for a DIY homemade scrub:
- Take a ½ cup of pink salt (ground sea salt).
- ½ cup of solidified coconut oil.
- 1 cup of the rose petal (dried and crushed).
- 5- 6 drops of Essential oils (optional).
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply to your skin. Do a patch test before applying the scrub to your entire face. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
People suffering from acne, cuts and wounds on their face must avoid applying this scrub.
3. Sugar, fresh cream, olive oil scrub for dull skin:
Dull skin is the result of the slow rate of skin cell formation and poor nourishment of the epidermis. Fresh cream is rich in vitamins, and minerals that help our skin regenerate itself. Sugar works as a natural exfoliator to remove dirt and other external bacteria from the skin surface. It removes all dead and flaky skin. Sugar opens the clogged pores and lets the olive oil used in this scrub penetrate well into the skin deeper.
Ingredients: Raw sugar, Fresh cream, Olive oil.
Follow these steps for a DIY homemade scrub:
- Take ½ cup of sugar.
- Then add the same amount of fresh cream to it.
- Add ½ teaspoon of olive oil into the mixture.
- Rub the mixture gently on your skin surface in circular motions.
- Rinse well with lukewarm water.
- Apply moisturizer after pat drying your face.
- Use this scrub 3 times a week for best results.
4. Green tea and olive oil scrub for oily skin type:
Oily skin is more prone to frequent breakouts due to its excess sebum production. The natural oil on the skin works as a home for microbes and bacteria from your surroundings. Green tea helps in removing excess oil and controlling the production of sebum. It’s loaded with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Olive oil is added to nourish and rejuvenate your skin for a fresh and glowy look.
Ingredients: Green tea, Olive oil and sugar.
Follow these steps for a DIY homemade scrub:
- Take a small cup of sugar.
- Take 10 ml of olive oil.
- Mix it up with ¼ cup of brewed green tea.
- Now add 1 ½ bag of unbrewed, dry green tea to the mixture.
- Mix well till you get the desired consistency.
- Apply the scrub to your face and rub it gently for 3-4 minutes.
- Wash your face with normal water and pat dry it with a dry cloth.
- Always use a moisturizer after scrubbing your face and body.
5. Apple, Green tea, and Sugar body scrub for acne-prone skin:
Apple is a rich antioxidant with Vitamins A, B, and C. They treat your skin from sunburn and other skin-damaging bacteria. It is considered a wonderful ingredient that can help reduce acne scars, blemishes and spots. Green tea combined with apple pulp helps in controlling sebum production which is one big factor in frequent acne breakouts. Sugar plays a vital role in exfoliating and removing dead, flaky skin. It tightens up your pores and gives you a smooth textured, even-toned skin.
Ingredients: Apple, Green Tea bags, Sugar.
Steps for homemade scrub:
- Take ¾ cup of a mashed apple or an apple pulp.
- Add ½ cup of brown sugar to it.
- After mixing, add 4 tablespoons of crushed green tea leaves.
- You can add 3 teaspoons of olive oil (optional) based on your skin type.
- Mix well to combine the ingredients and get the desired consistency.
- Scrub gently and rinse well. Pat dry your face.
You must apply this scrub at least 3 times a week followed by a good amount of moisturizer.
6. Coffee scrub for cellulite and sunspots:
Coffee scrub is the new talk of the town. You must be seeing products with coffee as their key ingredients all over your feed. Coffee is believed to stimulate your blood flow and improve your skin tone. It cleans up your skin pores and minimizes the appearance of suntan, sunspots. Coffee scrub combined with brown sugar and olive oil can help in reducing cellulite on your body.
Ingredients: Coffee grounds, Olive oil, Brown Sugar.
Steps for a DIY scrub:
- Take a ¼ cup of coffee grounds.
- Add ⅓ tablespoon of olive oil to it.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and stir it well till you get a medium consistency paste.
- Apply the paste to your body and face. Be gentle while using this scrub on your face.
- Wash your face and body properly after scrubbing.
You can use this scrub for your foot also. Repeat the application every 3 days for favourable results.
Note:
For clear and healthy skin, you need to combine your skincare routine with healthy food habits, plenty of water intake and yoga/ exercise. Every person has a different body and skin type, thus the results may vary from person to person. You may or may not be allergic to the ingredients used above. It is advised to do a patch test before applying any of these scrubs directly on your face or whole body.