Nothing beats the feeling of using a body scrub for a squeaky clean feeling, especially when the weather all but leaves you hot, sticky and sweaty. And mind you, body scrubs are relatively easy to source nowadays, given the uptick on on skin care. What kind you ask? Practically everything you can think of, and then some. Body scrub recipes would initially offer deep cleaning they also offer added skin boosters like antioxidants, moisturizers, brighteners and more.
Why scrub at all?
Your skin naturally heals over time, replacing old skin with new ones. This process slows down due to several factors- the more we expose our skin to the elements, poor nutrition, stress and even our natural aging process can all affect this natural process in varying degrees. This is where body scrubs come in. Through exfoliation, the skin is cleansed, dead skin cells are removed and blood circulation improves. The results make your skin look undoubtedly rejuvenated hence, a lot of ingredients have since been added with claims that improve upon that rejuvenation.
But here’s a fun thing to try- your own body scrub recipes! That’s right, with a few ingredients that you can literally rummage in your pantry (or a quick visit to the grocery store) you can whip out your own scrub recipes at a fraction of the cost and knowing 100% what’s inside it.
Here’s a few body scrub recipes to get you started!
Recipe 1: Coffee And Sugar Body Scrub For Glowing Skin
- ¼ cup Ground Coffee
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Vitamin E Capsules
How to use:
- Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
- Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
- Wash the mixture off your body with soap and lukewarm water.
– Use this body scrub recipe 2 to 3 times a week and watch your skin glow! Coffee is rich in antioxidants which help fight cellulite, and the sugar in this mixture works as an exfoliator that helps get rid of dead skin.
Recipe 2: Coconut Oil Body Scrub For Glowing Skin
- ¼ – ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Coconut Oil
How to use
- Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
- Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
- Wash the mixture off using a hydrating body scrub and lukewarm water.
Use this 2-3 times a week. This scrub definitely hits the mark on budget-friendly and ease of preparation. As an exfoliant, it does such a great job removing makeup and it moisturizes your face to boot!
Recipe 3: Lemon And Sugar Body Scrub
You will Need
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 Whole Lemon
How to use
- Use your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin.
- Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part.
- Wash the mixture off using a hydrating body scrub and lukewarm water.
Use twice a week. Lemon is rich in vitamin C and gives your skin a nourishment boost while also exfoliating it. It helps restore your skin’s slightly acidic pH level while ensuring that your skin remains smooth, soft, and supple.
Ready to get started?
Don’t wait till you’re feeling dry and scaly to try this super easy addition to your skin care routine, make a checklist and raid your pantry now and you’re on your way to cleaner, brighter, rejuvenated skin.