5 Homemade Skincare
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to get your skin ready for the sun! If you’re looking for an easy, affordable way to pamper your skin, why not try a homemade body scrub? These five DIY body scrubs are simple to make and are made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Brown Sugar and Coconut Oil Scrub
This is one of the simplest and most effective scrubs you can make at home. The sugar helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, while the coconut oil leaves your skin soft and hydrated. Simply mix 1 cup of brown sugar with 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil until it forms a grainy mixture. Massage the scrub into your skin in circular motions for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Coffee and Sugar Scrub
Coffee is a great ingredient for exfoliating the skin. It contains caffeine, which can help to stimulate blood flow and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Mix 1 cup of ground coffee with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. Massage the scrub into your skin in circular motions for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Salt and Lemon Scrub
This scrub is perfect for anyone looking to brighten their skin and get rid of any dark spots. Salt helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, while lemon is a natural skin lightener. Mix 1 cup of salt with the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. Massage the scrub into your skin in circular motions for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Oatmeal and Honey Scrub
Oatmeal is a great ingredient for soothing and nourishing the skin, while honey is a natural humectant, meaning it helps to keep your skin hydrated. Mix 1 cup of ground oatmeal with 1/4 cup of honey and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil. Massage the scrub into your skin in circular motions for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Baking Soda and Essential Oil Scrub
Baking soda is a great ingredient for exfoliating the skin and reducing inflammation, while essential oils can help to nourish and soothe the skin. Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Massage the scrub into your skin in circular motions for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Using a body scrub once a week can help to keep your skin looking its best. By removing dead skin cells, you’ll reveal smoother, more radiant skin. Plus, these DIY body scrubs are a fun way to pamper yourself at home. Try one (or all) of these scrubs and get ready for summer with glowing skin.
For more on body scrub check our The Ultimate Guide to Body Exfoliation.