I try to be disciplined when it comes to skincare routine. As you give importance to your face, you should also realize that body skin is also equally important. We must pay attention to it as well. After a certain point, cleansing and moisturizing become more of a religious practice than a regimen. However, no matter how dedicated to the routine you are, your skin will sometimes need a little treat to remain at its attractive best. This is where body scrubs come in. These are an effective way to slough off your dead skin cells for softer, brighter-looking skin. I diligently rely on DIY body scrubs as they are:
- Inexpensive and extremely easy to prepare.
- The right scrubs give your skin the boost it needs to look radiant and flawless.
- Exfoliate your skin and clean your pores, leaving you with soft, smooth, and brighter looking skin
There are many different ingredients which are easily available at home and you could use to make a body scrub. Following, I’ve put together, three of my favorite body scrub recipes that you are sure to love!
1. Coffee and Sugar Body Scrub
You will Need
- ¼ cup Ground Coffee
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Vitamin E Capsules
Treatment Time
10 minutes
Method
- Combine all the ingredients until you get a coarse paste.
- Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.
- Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body
- Wash the mixture off your body using a hydrating body wash and lukewarm water.
How Often?
Use this body scrub about 2-3 times a week for a smooth and glowing skin.
How It Works?
This is one of the best scrubs you could use for your skin. Coffee is rich in antioxidants which help fight cellulite while the sugar in this mixture works as an exfoliator that helps get rid of dead skin. The olive oil in this scrub penetrates deep into your skin, hydrating it and keeping it healthy.
2. Coconut Oil Body Scrub
You will Need
- ¼ – ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Coconut Oil
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
15 minutes
Method
- Combine the ingredients until you get a coarse paste. Do not heat the oil as this might cause the sugar to melt.
- Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.
- 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
- Wash the mixture off using a hydrating body wash and lukewarm water.
How Often?
2-3 times a week.
How It Works?
This scrub is not only an excellent exfoliating agent, but it also helps cleanse your face, remove makeup, and moisturize. It is a super budget-friendly and easy-to-prepare treatment that will leave your skin feeling like that of a goddess.
3. Yogurt Body Scrub
You will Need
- 1 tbsp Yogurt
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
Prep Time
2 minutes
Treatment Time
10-15 minutes
Method
- Combine the ingredients until you get a coarse paste.
- Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it.
- Take 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body
- Wash the mixture off your body using a hydrating body wash and lukewarm water.
How Often?
2-3 times a week.
How It Works?
If you have dry skin but need to exfoliate often, this is the body scrub for you. Yogurt has excellent cleansing properties that help clean your skin by removing dead skin cells and impurities. It also helps moisturize your skin.
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Disclaimer: Please note I am not a certified nutritionist/dietician or cosmetologist.
