Homemade face scrubs can be just as effective as store bought scrubs without the use of potentially toxic chemicals.
When opting for homemade facial scrubs, correct application of the scrub is just as important as ingredient selection.
Facial skin is extremely delicate, and requires special care when applying homemade facial scrub recipes. Since your middle and ring fingers are the weakest, it is best to use these to scrub in gentle upward motions avoiding the delicate areas around the eyes and mouth.
Use the following facial scrub recipes 1-2 times per week for softer skin and a brighter complexion.
Almond Milk Scrub
Gently exfoliate with this skin softening homemade almond meal scrub.
4 Tbsp of very fine almond meal
4 Tbsp white clay
1 Tbsp organic milk powder
Add all ingredients to a glass jar.
Shake well to mix contents.
Gently massage 1 Tbsp of scrub mix into skin.
Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.
Baking Soda Blackhead Scrub
Blast through blackheads with this baking soda facial scrub.
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking soda
2 Tbsp water
Mix ingredients.
Massage mixture into damp skin.
Leave on for a few minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat dry.
Cornmeal facial scrub
Cornmeal face scrubs are perfect for oily skin.
2 Tbsp cornmeal
1 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp plain yogurt or buttermilk
Mix ingredients to make a paste.
Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Gently massage paste into your skin for 5 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat dry.
Cleansing Oatmeal Face Scrub
2 Tbsp rolled oats
2 Tbsp cornmeal
2 Tbsp wheat germ
Mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.
To use, combine 1-2 teaspoons of mixture with an equal amount of water to create paste.
Mix in the palm of your hand.
Massage gently onto damp skin.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat skin dry.
Oatmeal and Yogurt
This homemade oatmeal and yogurt face scrub works for dry and acne prone skin. Just skip the almond oil for oily and acne prone skin.
2 Tbsp oatmeal
2 Tbsp yogurt, plain
1 Tbsp almond oil (Dry Skin)
Place oatmeal in a bowl.
Gradually mix in yogurt and almond oil (dry skin).
Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Gently massage mixture into face for 5 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat Dry.
Sugar and Lemon Scrub
Exfoliate, lighten, and refresh your complextion with this lemon and sugar face scrub.
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp sugar
1-2 tsp cleanser or soap
water
Mix lemon juice with an equal amount of water.
While washing your face with cleanser, add in sugar.
Massage cleanser and sugar into skin.
Rinse skin with lemon juice and water mixture.
Final rinse with warm water.
Pat skin dry.
Wheat Germ and Honey Facial Scrub
This wheat germ and honey face scrub is perfect for oily skin and blackheads.
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp wheat germ (not toasted)
Warm honey, slightly.
Mix wheat germ and warmed honey.
Gently massage into skin concentrating on trouble ares for 3-4 minutes.
Leave mixture on face for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water.