We all know the importance of scrubbing in our beauty regimes. Scrubbing exfoliates our skin and removes dead cells, whiteheads, and blackheads.

Scrubbing accelerates your skin’s ability to replace old dead cells with the new one. Even if you don’t scrub your skin will eventually remove the dead cells but it will take at least 28 days and as you age this time keeps on increasing.

So, scrubbing just speeds up the whole process and come on who doesn't want to look radiant and spot-free in minutes!!!

DIY Scrubs over Packaged Ones

I always follow the simple rule “Prefer those beauty products that you can eat over those that you can't.”

Go for homemade beauty products because

• They are cheap.

• They can be easily prepared when required.

• No chemicals.

• No side-effects ( if you are not allergic to any ingredients )

• You can eat some of them.

DIY Scrubs

Sweet Olive Oil Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp honey

1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions: Add all the ingredients together and mix well. Wet your face, rub the scrub and wash off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

Coconut Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp sugar

Directions: Mix the ingredients and scrub over your face and neck for 1-2 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

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Flax Seed Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp milk powder

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp flax seeds

Directions: Combine all the ingredients and gently wash your face with the scrub.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry and sensitive skin.

Strawberry Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp sea salt

3 strawberries

1 tbsp olive oil

Directions: Mix all the three ingredients. Scrub your face, rinse, pat dry and moisturise.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

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Lemon and Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp honey

½ lemon’s juice

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp olive oil

Directions: Mix the ingredients, scrub your face for 2 minutes and then wash with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for normal skin.

Olive Oil Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp finely ground sea salt

Directions: Mix the ingredients, scrub your face for 2 minutes and then wash with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

Baking Soda Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp baking soda

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp olive oil

Directions: Mix all the ingredients, scrub your face and then rinse.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Almond Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tbsp finely ground almond

2 drops essential rose oil

Directions: Mix the ingredients, scrub your face for 1 minute and then wash with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Oatmeal Bran Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp oatmeal bran

1 tbsp yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions: Mix all the ingredients. Apply on face and leave for 1 minute. Scrub and rinse with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Coffee Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp fine coffee grounds

½ tbsp olive oil

Directions: Mix the two ingredients, apply on face and massage in circular motions. Rinse with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for any skin. Avoid if you have a sensitive skin.

Tomato Scrub

Ingredients

1 small tomato

1 tbsp fine granulated sugar

Directions: Mash the tomato pulp and mix with sugar. Massage on the face, keep for 2 minutes and Rinse off.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Oatmeal and Aloe Vera Scrub

Ingredients

2 tbsp finely ground oatmeal

1 tbsp honey

½ tbsp olive oil

½ tbsp Aloe Vera Gel

1 tbsp water

Directions: Mix all the ingredients and apply on the face and neck. Leave for 1 minute and rinse with cool water.

Skin Type: Ideal for any skin.

Honey Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp sugar

Directions: Mix all the three. Wet face, scrub your face for 1-2 minutes and wash with cool water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Rice Flour Scrub

Ingredients

2 tbsp rice powder

1 tbsp rose water

1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions: Mix the two ingredients, apply on face and massage in circular motions. Rinse with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Orange and Honey Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp finely ground oatmeal

1 tbsp orange zest

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp water

Directions: Mix all the ingredients, apply on the face and scrub for 1-2minutes. Rinse, pat dry and moisturise.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Banana Scrub ( For sensitive skin)

Ingredients

½ banana mashed

1 tbsp oatmeal

Directions: Mix the mashed banana with oatmeal. Gently massage on your face and neck and rinse off.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

Rice and Egg Scrub

Ingredients

2 tbsp brown rice

1 egg white

Directions: Finely ground the brown rice and mix with egg white. Massage for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for any skin. This one is my personal favorite and will give you an instant glow.

Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp fine brown sugar

1 tbsp honey

Directions: Mix the ingredients. Massage for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

Cucumber Body Scrub

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

¾ of a cup chopped cucumber

optional, a few basil leaves

¼ cup of coconut oil

Directions: Add all the ingredients to a blender. Scrub your face and neck with it and rinse off.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin but since cucumber has ver mild astringent properties it can be used by anyone.

Papaya Pineapple Scrub

Ingredients

1/4 cup of cubed fresh pineapple, the hard stems cut off and discarded

1/4 cup of cubed fresh papaya.

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp almond oil

1 tbsp honey.

Directions: Mash the fruits together and add other ingredients. Apply this mixture on face and let it stay for a few minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and keep a warm washcloth on your face for 1 minute ( do not rub or wipe). Moisturise your face.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Rose and Oatmeal Scrub

Ingredients

¼ cup rose petals

¼ cup oatmeal

Directions: Soak rose petals for 30 minutes.  Crush the petals and mix with ground oats.  Gently scrub onto face and neck. Rinse with cold water.

Skin Type: Ideal for any skin.

Chocolate Scrub

Ingredients

¼ cup brown sugar

⅛ cup olive oil

1 tbsp cocoa powder

¼ tbsp vanilla extract

Directions: Mix all the ingredients and massage on your face for 1 minute. Let it stay for 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for any skin.

Blueberry Scrub

Ingredients

½ cup blueberries

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp sugar

Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and apply the paste for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Green Tea Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp brewed green tea (plain)

1 tbsp honey

Sugar

Directions: Mix green tea and honey. Add sugar till you get a grainy consistency to scrub your skin. Rub this scrub over your face and neck. Use a wet washcloth to remove the scrub and wash your face with cold water.

Skin Type: Ideal for dry skin.

Cinnamon Scrub

Ingredients

1 tbsp honey

1 ¼  tbsp cinnamon

Directions: Mix the ingredients and scrub your face with the mixture. Wash off with warm water.

Skin Type: Ideal for oily skin.

Benefits Of Various Ingredients

• Olive oil is an antioxidant which prevents premature ageing. It also acts as a moisturiser.

• Honey is an antioxidant, a moisturiser and has antibacterial properties. So, it prevents premature ageing, boosts complexion, gives your face a glow and moisturises.

• Brown sugar is softer than regular sugar and can be used as an exfoliator for sensitive skin.

• Coconut oil is a moisturiser and has antimicrobial properties which help in reducing acne.

• Sugar is an exfoliator ( If you have sensitive skin you can use brown sugar also ).

• Flax seeds moisturise skin and also prevent acne.

• Milk acts as a cleanser, lactic acid in milk lightens and brightens skin, hydrates skin and eradicates blackheads and whiteheads.

• Strawberries help in anti-ageing, protect skin from harmful UV rays, fights acne and oily skin and lightens acne scars and dark spots.

• Sea salt is an excellent exfoliator, cleans pores, balances oil production, retains moisture and helps fight acne.

• Lemon fights oily skin, lightens dark spots, heals acne and prevents wrinkle.

• Baking soda has anti-bacterial properties and prevent acne breakouts, it acts as a natural bleach and removes dead skin.

• Yogurt moisturises skin, lightens pigmentation, fights acne, wrinkles and fine lines and reduces dark circles.

• Almonds are rich in Vitamin E which makes skin smooth and supple, they act as anti-oxidants and can be used as exfoliator.

• Rose oil is an anti-oxidants and lightens scars and pigmentation.

• Oatmeal contains saponin acts as an excellent skin cleanser, it moisturises and repairs skin. It is excellent for both sensitive and dry skin.

• Coffee brightens skin, reduces dark circles and acne, prevents ageing and reduces cellulite. It also acts as an exfoliator.

• Tomato juice lightens skin tone, balances pH, tightens pores, treats sunburn, reduces irritation and cures acne. 

• Aloe vera lightens scars, moisturises skin and reduces acne.

• Rice brightens skin, makes it smooth and fairer, prevents acne, absorbs oil and prevents ageing.

• Rose water is an antioxidant which prevents ageing and lightens skin complexion.

• Orange lightens skin, absorbs oil, fights acne, reduces blemishes and removes dead cells.

• Banana moisturises skin, absorbs excess oil, fights acne, and reduces dark spots.

• Brown rice maintains skin’s elasticity and delays ageing.

• Egg whites are rich in protein and albumin that tones skin and gives a wrinkle free skin. They are especially good for oily skin and hair since they help tighten large pores and hair follicles that secrete too much sebum.

• Cucumber reduces dark circles and puffiness, and gives a beautiful skin owing to the nutrients it contains like biotin, vitamins A, B1 and C, and potassium.

• Basil prevents acne, blackhead and whitehead breakouts and lightens skin tone.

• Pineapple contains Vitamin C and beta-carotene. These antioxidants help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture.

• Papaya contains Vitamin A and Papain enzyme which help remove dead skin cells and inactive proteins, thus rejuvenating skin. It also helps keep the skin hydrated.

• Rose has astringent and antibacterial properties and are especially good for people with oily and acne prone-skin. Rose extracts are high in vitamin C so they help stimulate collagen and are high in vitamin E so they also moisturise skin. Rose also balances the skin PH because of its antiseptic properties.

• Cocoa is a strong antioxidant which prevents ageing, repairs skin damage and protects skin from harmful UV rays and pollution. Theobromine in cocoa increases blood flow to the surface of the skin, giving your skin a youthful and radiant appearance.

• Vanilla is an antioxidant which prevents ageing and it has anti bacterial properties that prevent acne.

• Blueberries have antioxidants which prevents ageing, they prevent acne, and reduce blemishes.

• Green tea contains ECGC antioxidant which prevents ageing. Green tea contains tannins that control excess oil on skin, clears clogged pores and is a gentle exfoliator.

• Cinnamon softens skin, reduces ageing, has antiseptic properties which fight acne and it plumps skin making fine lines disappear.

All these scrubs are 100% natural and take just a few minutes to put together. You can store them to use later also but it’s better to use them fresh. So try the one you like the most and exfoliate your face twice a week with these easy to make facial scrubs.

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