5 DIY Body Scrubs That Are Good for Your Skin.

Taking care of your skin is essential, and what better way to #pamper yourself than with a luxurious body scrub? #Bodyscrubs are a fantastic way to #exfoliate and #revitalize your skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and rejuvenated. The best part? You can create these effective skincare products right at home with simple, natural ingredients without potentially #harshchemicals found in some commercial products.

Your home-made body scrub will be: Natural, Affordable, Customisable

Why use body scrubs at all? Well, they help to remove dead skin cells, revealing the fresh, healthy skin underneath. They can also help to improve circulation, get the ingrown hair to the surface, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

BODY SCRUB 1 - AVOCADO, COFFEE, HONEY, AND OLIVE OIL: THE ULTIMATE BODY SCRUB FOR GLOWING SKIN

For all skin types

This decadent scrub is packed with skin-loving ingredients that will exfoliate, nourish, and hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and radiant.

Benefits:

• Coffee grounds act as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and reveal the fresh, healthy skin underneath. A good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Known to improve circulation, which can help to give the skin a healthy glow. When the blood circulates well, it brings oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. This helps to keep the skin healthy and looking its best.

• Avocado is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that help to nourish and hydrate the skin.

• Honey is a natural humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin.

• Olive oil is a rich emollient that helps to lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

Preparation:

• Mash one avocado using a fork

• Blend 2tlb of honey (preferably slightly warm as it will mix easier) + 2 tbls of olive oil + 2 tbls of ground coffee + avocado.

• Use it when it’s fresh. It cannot be stored

• You can add 3-5 drops of tea tree or eucalyptus essential oils

BODY SCRUB 2 – YOGURT, COFFEE, HONEY, AND TURMERIC BODY SCRUB: THE ULTIMATE RADIANT REVITALIZATION

For all skin types, but it is especially beneficial for dry and mature skin.

Get the softest, smoothest skin of your life with this natural body scrub. Made with a blend of nutrient-rich ingredients, this scrub will exfoliate dead skin cells, nourish and hydrate your skin, and leave you with a radiant glow.

Benefits:

• Yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. It also contains probiotics, which can help to balance the skin's microbiome.

• Coffee grounds are a natural exfoliant and also help to improve circulation, which can give the skin a healthy glow.

• Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps to draw moisture into the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to soothe irritated skin.

• Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It can help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone.

Preparation:

• Mix 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup coffee grounds, 1 tbls honey, 1 tsp turmeric powder

BODY SCRUB 3 – OLIVE OIL, SUGAR BODY SCRUB: EASIEST SCRUB EVER

For all skin types, especially beneficial for dry and mature skin.

This scrub will exfoliate dead skin cells, hydrate your skin, and leave you with a radiant glow.

Benefits:

• Olive Oil: Provides deep hydration and is rich in antioxidants, ideal for dry and mature skin.

• Sugar: Acts as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, promoting smoothness.

• Optional Essential Oil: Offers a pleasant fragrance and additional benefits depending on the chosen oil.

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Mix them thoroughly until they form a consistent paste.

2. Optional Scent: If desired, add a few drops of your preferred essential oil into the mixture and stir well.

BODY SCRUB 4 – HONEY AND OAT BODY SCRUB: SOFTERNS, CLEANSES AND PROTECTS

For all skin types

Benefits:

· Orange juice contains vitamin C and citric acid, offering antioxidant properties and gentle exfoliation, potentially aiding in skin brightening and rejuvenation.

· Oats possess natural exfoliating properties and soothe the skin, providing gentle cleansing and hydration, particularly beneficial for dry or sensitive skin types.

• Honey is a natural humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin.

Preparation:

1. Grind 1/4 cup of eats

2. Mix grinded oats + 2 tbls of fresh orange juice + 2 tbls of honey

BODY SCRUB 5 – COFFEE, OLIVE OIL, GINGER BODY SCRUB: “SAY BYE TO CELLULITE”

For mature skin type (with cellulite)

Benefits:

• Coffee  -a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Known to improve circulation, which can help to give the skin a healthy glow. When the blood circulates well, it brings oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. This helps to keep the skin healthy and looking its best.

• Olive oil is a rich emollient that helps to lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

• Ground Ginger: Known for its warming and stimulating properties, which might help improve circulation and invigorate the skin.

Creating a body scrub solely for treating cellulite is a bit complex as cellulite is a structural issue within the skin's connective tissue. However, certain ingredients in a scrub might help improve skin appearance and texture.

Preparation:

• Mix 2 tbls of coffee + 2 tbls of olive oil + 1 tbls of ground ginger

• Massage it onto wet skin in circular motions.

• Concentrate on areas you wish to target for exfoliation and stimulation.

TO USE A DIY BODY SCRUB:

1. Wet your skin in the shower or bath.

2. Apply the scrub to your skin in a circular motion.

3. Pay special attention to areas that are rough or dry, such as your elbows, knees, and heels.

4. Rinse the scrub off thoroughly with warm water.

5. Pat your skin dry and apply a moisturizer.

TIPS FOR MAKING AND USING DIY BODY SCRUBS:

• Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

• Store your body scrub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

• Use your body scrub once or twice a week.

• Be gentle when applying the scrub, especially if you have sensitive skin.

• If you experience any irritation, stop using the scrub immediately.

Remember, scrubs for the face should be different than scrubs for the body. The skin on the face is much thinner and more delicate than the skin on the body, so it requires a gentler exfoliator.  

Also, if you add water to your body scrub make sure you use it within 1-3 days. Water is a great environment for bacteria to grow. Over time, this can lead to the scrub becoming contaminated, which could cause skin irritation or infection.

Do not overuse body scrubs. Too much exfoliation removes the new skin cells and makes the skin more vulnerable to dryness and irritation.

Face scrubs we’ll do next week. Stay tuned.