DIY scrubs: 8 sugar scrubs you can make at home to exfoliate your skin
Sugar is not only a great scrubbing ingredient but also helps in retaining moisture of the skin. Applying sugar scrubs on your face helps remove dead skin cells and also attracts water to the deep layers of the skin. With the lockdown in place, you might not be able to get your scrubs or face packs, which is the reason why these homemade scrubs might come handy. Here are a few scrubs which you can make with sugar and some other ingredients which can easily found in your pantry:
1. Lemon and sugar scrub
Lemon is a natural skin brightening ingredient, which naturally removes tan. Mixing it with sugar makes an excellent scrub for removing dirt and giving your face a natural glow. Just mix a tablespoon of sugar in half a lemon’s juice and mix it. You can also add a bit of honey to attain a nice consistency. Apply it all over you face and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Wash away with water along with gently scrubbing your skin.
2. Green tea and sugar scrub
Green tea is an antioxidant which is loaded with anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Applying it on your face will give you a feeling of freshness and will also help in reducing acne. Just take a teaspoon of green tea leaves and add a teaspoon of sugar in it. Add a few drops of olive oil to achieve a thick consistency. Apply the paste all over your face and leave it for a while. When you wash it away, make sure you gently scrub it with your fingertips to remove all the dirt and dead skin from you face.
3. Oatmeal and sugar scrub
Another amazing ingredient for people with oily skin and acne is oatmeal. It absorbs the excess oil from your skin and also helps in treating acne, because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Just take a tablespoon of oats and add a teaspoon of sugar in it. Add a few drops of olive oil or honey to turn it into a paste. Apply the mask all over your face and let it dry off. Scrub it gently while washing off and make sure you don’t hurt your face in the process.
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