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Facial exfoliation is one of the essential beauty rituals for skin care and to keep it always healthy, young and beautiful. The skin of the face is daily exposed to external pollutants that favor the appearance of blackheads, pimples, pimples and other imperfections. Through exfoliation, it is possible to eliminate all the dead cells accumulated in the superficial layers of the skin and promote its regeneration and renewal, which is essential for it to remain full of life, fresh, soft and luminous.
Homemade scrub recipes for the face
Sugar and olive oil scrub
The sugar and olive oil scrub is a very moisturizing and nourishing lotion for the skin of the face. Olive oil is able to penetrate even the inner layers of the skin and hydrate, repair and rejuvenate them. It is ideal for dry skin, to fight acne and reduce light spots.
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons white or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation: in a bowl, mix the two ingredients until obtaining a homogeneous grainy paste. Add a few drops of lemon juice in case of blemishes and acne.
Coffee and honey scrub
After using the coffee and honey scrub, the facial skin is much brighter and softer to the touch. Caffeine is a substance that removes dead cells, stimulates blood circulation, regenerating the skin, dries out pimples and reduces excess sebum. For its part, honey is full of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that keep the skin moisturized throughout the day and make it more flexible and elastic.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon of ground coffee. You can serve the used coffee grounds that are left in the coffee maker.
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Preparation: mix the coffee with the honey until a uniform paste is obtained.
Oatmeal and yogurt scrub
Oatmeal is a cereal that hydrates the skin and prevents dehydration , eliminates impurities (pimples, grains and pimples), reduces excess fat and eliminates accumulated dead cells. Yogurt is antibacterial, so it works very well on acneic skin, and thanks to its lactic acid, it softens the skin, relieves irritation and delays the appearance of signs of aging.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon ground rlled oats
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened plain yogurt
Preparation: mix the previously ground or crushed oat flakes with the natural yogurt until both ingredients are fully integrated.
Rice flour scrub
The rice flour scrub is one of the most popular beauty products among Asian women. It is amazing to get a porcelain complexion, completely free of impurities and blemishes. The result is skin with extra luminosity and much smoother and more radiant.
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons of rice flour
- 4 tablespoons of water
Preparation: mix the rice flour with the water to create a compact and homogeneous paste.
Sugar and coconut oil scrub
Another of the best homemade scrubs for the face that you can prepare is the one that combines sugar with coconut oil . Organic coconut oil has many essential fatty acids and vitamins that help restore hydration to facial skin and actively fight aging. It is perfect to prevent the formation of wrinkles and attenuate those already present in the skin.
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Preparation: lightly heat the coconut oil and mix with the sugar to create a uniform grainy paste.
How to exfoliate your face
To exfoliate the face properly, the previous homemade face scrubs must be applied following the steps detailed below:
- Wash the face with soap and warm water so that the pores open and can be thoroughly cleaned.
- Apply the selected scrub to the face using gentle circular motions for one minute. Avoid very delicate areas such as the eye contour and the lip contour.
- Leave the scrub to act on the skin for about 10 more minutes.
- Rinse with plenty of cold water to close the pores. You should avoid hot water, which tends to dry out the skin a lot.
- Apply a facial toner and a suitable moisturizer for each skin type.
Exfoliation is a necessary task for the skin of the face that should be done at least once a week if you have normal skin. If the skin is sensitive or very thin, it is best to do it once every two weeks. This is the only way to remove all the dead cells accumulated on the skin and facilitate its regeneration.
Hello Readers, I am Nikki Bella a Psychology student. I have always been concerned about human behavior and the mental processes that lead us to act and think the way we do. My collaboration as an editor in the psychology area of Well Being Pole has allowed me to investigate further and expand my knowledge in the field of mental health; I have also acquired great knowledge about physical health and well-being, two fundamental bases that are directly related and are part of all mental health.