Why should you use a face scrub? Because nothing is equally good for getting rid of dead cells and nourishing the skin. It gives you perfectly clean skin free from any impurities, plumpness, increased blood flow and young-looking, smooth and radiant face. Believe it or not – your skin is about to look like that. Homemade scrub is as effective as readymade ones yet its ingredients are all-natural and give amazing benefits for skin. Learn how to prepare your natural face scrub and how to use it!
Physiological exfoliation is cyclical and lasts for around 28 days – old cells are replaced by new, young cells. Unfortunately, when we grow older, the cell metabolism and skin renewal process get slower, unstable and uneven. Coarseness, hyperpigmentation and sallow color are the unwanted consequences. Thankfully, a scrub comes to rescue! It speeds up the exfoliation process and aids the skin in keeping flawless.
Face scrub – effect, benefits
The ingredients in scrubs remove dead cells while you massage the skin – their excess clogs the skin pores so the skin can’t breathe, which leads to blemishes, broken capillaries, pimples. Regular face cleansing equals:
- rapid repair of epidermis
- accelerated cell renewal
- stimulated synthesis of collagen and elastin
- delayed skin aging
- improved health of skin
- boost of resilience
- reduced inflammation
- prevention of lymph blockage
- enhanced absorption of active ingredients from cosmetics
How (often) to use a face scrub?
The frequency depends on your skin type. Note: if your skin is sensitive or acne-prone, you struggle with acute acne breakouts – enzyme scrub makes an ideal choice because it doesn’t contain abrasives. Remember also not to use scrubs on irritated skin, before sunbathing or on red, sunburnt skin.
- Oily skin is thicker so you can use a scrub twice a week.
- Sensitive or couperose skin – use a scrub once in 3 or 4 weeks. Give up on coarse-grain scrubs.
- Normal skin – use a scrub once or twice a week.
TOP 5 HOMEMADE FACE SCRUBS: fast and simple recipes
Orange & Corn Flour Face Scrub
Ingredients:
- juice squeezed from one orange
- corn flour
Gradually add corn flour to the juice and mix until smooth. Apply it to the face and gently massage the skin. Rinse the scrub.
Rice Bran Face Scrub
Ingredients:
- one cup of rice brans
- 50 ml milk
Soak the brans in milk and mix well. Massage the skin with the blend for around two minutes.
Rolled Oats Face Scrub
Ingredients:
- 3 spoons of rolled oats
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1 spoon of lemon juice
Soak rolled oats in warm water for 10 minutes. You can use warm milk instead of water. Add other ingredients. This scrub moisturizes, nourishes and brightens the skin, removing dark spots.
Sugar & Kiwi Face Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1 kiwi fruit
- 1/2 cup of cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons of ground lemon or lime peel
Peel and smash kiwi. Add lemon/lime peel and cane sugar. Mix well and apply to the face. This scrub is perfect for hydrating and nourishing the skin.
Brown Sugar Face Scrub
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 5 teaspoons of jojoba oil
Mix the ingredients and use the scrub right away because sugar melts pretty fast.
