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Homemade face scrubs help to unclog pores and maintain he althier, cleaner skin, because the ingredients used to make the scrubs cleanse the pores, eliminate dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal.
For homemade exfoliators to have the desired effect, it is recommended that exfoliation be done once or twice a week, in addition to following some care before and after treatment, such as washing your face with warm water and neutral soap to open the pores, deeply hydrate the skin to keep it he althy and intact, and use sunscreen.
Before using the homemade exfoliator on the face, it is recommended to do an allergy test, passing a little exfoliant on the back of the hand and wait for 15 minutes. If the skin becomes red or irritated, the use of homemade exfoliator is not indicated. In addition, people who are allergic to pollen, honey or propolis should not use exfoliants that have honey as an ingredient.
The exfoliator should be applied to the skin in gentle circular motions so as not to damage the skin, then wash the face with cold water and dry with a soft towel. Some homemade face scrub options are:
1. Honey Cinnamon Scrub
Homemade honey and cinnamon scrub is a good homemade scrub option for oily skin, as it helps to clean pores, remove blackheads and excess oil from the skin. In addition, cinnamon has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to fight pimples, making it a good homemade exfoliator option for oily acne-prone face. This scrub should not be used by people who are allergic to pollen, honey or propolis.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of organic honey;
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
Preparation mode
Add the ingredients in a clean, dry container and mix until you get a smooth, thin paste. Apply on clean face, rubbing gently with circular movements, for about 3 minutes. Then wash your face with cold water and dry with a soft towel. This scrub can be used once a week.
2. Cornmeal and Coconut Oil Scrub
The cornmeal and coconut oil exfoliator promotes a deep cleansing of the skin and helps to remove dead cells, stimulate cell renewal and hydrate the skin, being a good option for a homemade exfoliator for oily skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal;
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Preparation method:
Mix all the ingredients in a clean and dry container, until a uniform mixture is formed. Apply to the face, making circular movements, then wash the face with warm water and dry with a soft towel, without rubbing.
3. Sugar and natural yogurt scrub
The sugar and natural yogurt scrub is an excellent option for a homemade exfoliator for the face, as it removes dead cells and stimulates cell renewal, leaving the skin more beautiful, silky and hydrated.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons of white refined sugar;
- ½ cup of plain yogurt.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients in a clean and dry container, until obtaining a homogeneous mixture and let it act for 5 minutes. Apply the scrub on a clean face, making upward circular movements, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then wash your face with cold water to remove all the residue.
This scrub can be used 1-2 times a week and should be prepared immediately before using. Discard any unused portion.
4. Oatmeal and Natural Yogurt Scrub
The oatmeal and natural yoghurt scrub helps to promote deep cleansing of the skin and remove dead cells, as well as hydrate leaving the skin he althy, being a good option for a homemade exfoliator for the face to remove blackheads and pimples, especially in the case of oily skin. Find out more options for homemade oat scrubs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of bran or oat flour;
- 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt.
Preparation mode
Mix the oatmeal and yogurt in a clean, dry container until it forms a paste. Apply this mixture on a clean and dry face, with light, circular movements and leave on for 10 minutes. Then wash your face with cold water and mild soap until all the exfoliating residue is removed. This scrub can be used once a week and must be prepared immediately before use. Discard any unused portion.
5. Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub
Homemade honey and brown sugar scrub is a good exfoliator option for oily skin, as it helps remove dead skin cells, promoting cell renewal, as well as cleaning pores and moisturizing the skin. This scrub should not be used by people who are allergic to pollen, honey or propolis.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of honey;
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar;
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients in a clean and dry container until it forms a paste and apply it on the face gently, making circular movements. Leave to act for up to 10 minutes and rinse with cold water. This scrub can be used 1 to 2 times a week. For people allergic to honey, pollen or propolis, honey can be substituted for plain yogurt.
6. Sugar and Jojoba Oil Scrub
The sugar and jojoba oil scrub helps to remove dead skin cells, stimulate cell renewal and prevent blackheads from forming. In addition, it helps to hydrate the skin, being a good option for a homemade exfoliator for oily skin.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil;
- 3 tablespoons of white refined sugar.
Preparation mode
Mix the jojoba oil and sugar until a fine paste forms. Apply the mixture to a clean, dry face, massaging with light, circular motions and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash your face with cold water and a mild soap. For best results, repeat use 2-3 times a week.
7. Green Clay and Chamomile Scrub
This exfoliator is ideal for hydrating and eliminating dead cells, present in the first layer of the skin, due to the antioxidant properties of clay, in addition to revitalizing and toning the skin, from chamomile, giving a feeling of freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 spoons of clay;
- 1 cup of iced chamomile tea.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients until obtaining a homogeneous mixture. Apply the mask all over the face and let it act for about 20 minutes, then remove it with cold water, making circular movements with your fingertips. It is recommended to apply this mask once a week.
8. Coffee Scrub
Coffee has antioxidant, emollient and moisturizing properties, thus helping to remove impurities from the skin and reducing oiliness. Some options for homemade scrubs with coffee, which can be made at home, are:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of warm water;
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee or coffee grounds.
Preparation mode
Mix the ingredients until obtaining a homogeneous paste and apply on the face, making gentle circular movements for 1 minute. Then wash with cold or lukewarm water, removing all the product. See more options for coffee scrubs.
Care before and after exfoliation
There are some precautions that must be taken before and after exfoliation, to keep the skin intact and hydrated:
- Wash your face with warm water and neutral soap before applying the exfoliant and afterwards to remove any residue from the natural exfoliant;
- Dry the skin with a soft towel and lightly, not rubbing the face;
- Use sunscreen daily to prevent dark spots on the skin. Check out the best sunscreen for each skin type;
- Carry out gentle circular movements on the face, especially in more sensitive areas, such as near the eyes;
- Keep the skin hydrated, avoiding the use of creams that stimulate the formation of new pimples, such as oil-based moisturizers. A good option is to use serums, as it has a greater absorption of the skin, leaving a drier touch. Discover 10 options for facial moisturizers.
Natural exfoliators are great options to eliminate the impurities present in the first layer of the skin, stimulating the regeneration and growth of new cells. However, if the skin presents any irritation or redness, or increases the oiliness of the skin, it is recommended to look for a dermatologist, who will guide the best treatment for each skin type.
