Natural home scrubs
GNatural home scrubs
Scrubs help remove dead skin. It will make your skin more beautiful and your tan will last longer! Here are some recipes for homemade natural scrubs.
1 : Remove makeup (preferably with oil - see coconut oil)
2 : Do a small 10-minute steam bath (optional but ideal for opening the pores)
3 : Wash our hands before applying the scrub
4 : Favor organic products, a glass container and a wooden utensil for mixing
5 : Apply to your face by making small circular movements
6 : Avoid the eye and mouth area
7 : Rinse with lukewarm water and finish with cold water (to tighten the pores)
8 : Moisturizes your skin
9 : Do not abuse the scrub: once or twice a week maximum
Universal scrub
Ingredients :
. 1 tablespoon of very fine sugar or almond powder
. 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (ex coconut)
Application :
Avoid it if you have an acne-prone skin as it is often very sensitive and may be attacked by the rubbing of sugar.
Its advantages :
It ensures the exfoliation of the skin thanks to the circular movements, the sugar will unclog impurities, eliminate dead cells and soften the skin. The vegetable oil nourishes the skin.
Anti-acne scrub
Ingredients :
. 2 tablespoons of liquid honey
. 1 tablespoon of lemon
Application :
Above all, do not rub with this scrub, because acne-prone skin is often sensitive. Let the preparation sit on your face for 15 minutes.
Its advantages :
Honey has a moisturizing and antibacterial action on the skin. Lemon is antiseptic and will cleanse the skin.
An ultra-hydrating and nourishing yoghurt-based scrub
Ingredients :
. 2 tablespoons of yogurt
. 1 tablespoon of liquid honey
Application :
Apply to your face and leave on until the mask dries. Gently massage, rinse and your skin will be super soft.
Its advantages :
This scrub will exfoliate the face, restore and nourish dry skin.
An anti-aging scrub
Ingredients :
. 3 squares of dark chocolate
. 1 tablespoon of almond powder
. 1 tablespoon of mineral water
Application :
Melt the dark chocolate squares with the water in a saucepan, add the almond powder and let cool before applying.
Its advantages :
Chocolate is a powerful antioxidant, it will restore the skin's elasticity, soften and protect it.
Anti-blackhead scrub
Ingredients :
. 2 tablespoons of baking soda
. 1 tablespoon of mineral water
Application :
Do not use on sensitive and acne-prone skin, as its drying effect can irritate.
Its advantages :
Baking soda has many properties for the skin: pH balance, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, sebum regulator.
Scrub for toned skin
Ingredients :
. 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
. 2 tablespoons of cold-extracted virgin olive oil
Its advantages :
By mechanical action, the salt will exfoliate the face. Salt contains many minerals that are great for our skin. Combined with olive oil with anti-aging and nourishing properties, this scrub will regenerate cells, tone, protect and soften the epidermis.
Scrub with coffee grounds
Ingredients :
. 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds
. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
. 1 tablespoon of honey
Its advantages :
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Caffeine promotes tissue decongestion and stimulates skin drainage. Combined with vegetable oils that activate micro-circulation and healing honey, your skin will regain all its radiance.
Scrub to gently hydrate
Ingredients :
. 2 tablespoons of liquid honey
. 1 tablespoon of semolina (fine)
Its advantages :
Ideal for moisturizing dry and sensitive skin. The fructose and the glucose it contains fix water molecules on the skin, making it particularly soft and deeply nourished. The fine semolina will allow exfoliation by mechanical action to penetrate the active ingredients of honey into the skin.
Scrub for mixed and dark skin
Ingredients :
. 1 teaspoon of olive oil
. 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
. 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar
Application :
Melt the shea butter beforehand in a double boiler and mix with the rest. Then apply with your fingertips with small circular movements.
Its advantages :
Intense and deep hydration thanks to shea butter and other oils. As for the sugar, it will cleanse imperfections.