Do you want a bright and radiant light that will attract everyone's attention? Look for only skin-friendly dishes. It's time to enjoy the magic of a homemade body scrub when the power to reveal your skin's natural radiance is in your hands. Natural ingredients, from the invigorating aroma of coffee to the soft notes of oats, will take care of your skin.
Dr. Monica Kapoor, renowned cosmetologist and director of Flawless Cosmetic Clinics and the ILACAD Institute, shares three recipes that will make your skin smooth and radiant.
Here are the 3 best body scrubs for glowing skin!
1. Body massage with lemon juice
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- 1 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1 lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons of oil (such as olive or coconut)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix sugar and juice of one lemon. Blend until well blended.
- Gradually add your chosen carrier oil to the mixture. The oil cleanses the skin and makes it easier to apply the cleanser. Mix well.
- Your body scrub with sugar and lemon juice is ready to use. Make sure your body is damp in the shower or bath before applying it to your skin.
- Take a handful of the paste and gently rub it into your skin in a circular motion. Focus on areas that need exfoliation such as elbows, knees and rough spots.
- Keep rubbing the mud into your body for a few minutes.
- Rinse off the cleanser with warm water and dry your skin with a towel. Apply a moisturizer to nourish your skin.
Note: Lemon juice may be slightly acidic. So if you have sensitive skin or open wounds or sores, avoid using this scrub or do a patch test first to see if it causes irritation.
2. Body massage with coffee and honey
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- 1 cup ground coffee (preferably freshly ground)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sea salt (for extra exfoliation, optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut or olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons of honey
- Optional: a few drops of an essential oil of your choice for fragrance (such as lavender or vanilla)
Instructions:
- Mix coffee grounds and sugar or sea salt in a bowl. Sugar or salt will add more exfoliation to your skin.
- Add coconut or olive oil and honey to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- If you prefer a scented cleanser, add a few drops of an essential oil of your choice to the mixture and mix well.
- Rinse your skin with water when you shower or bathe.
- Take a handful of coffee honey scrub and gently massage your skin in circular motions to exfoliate the coffee grounds and absorb the honey.
- Rinse well with warm water.
- Dry your skin and use a moisturizer if necessary.
Remember to do a patch test before using a cleanser, especially if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to any of the ingredients.
See also: Natural skin hydration with orange peel neem oil body scrub.
3. Body massage with oatmeal
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- 1 cup oats (not fast)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut or olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- Place oatmeal in a blender and blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the boiled oatmeal with brown or granulated sugar.
- Add coconut or olive oil to the mixture and mix well.
- If desired, add honey or maple syrup to the mixture and stir again. These substances give bed linen moisture and stickiness.
- Rinse your skin with warm water in the bath or shower before using the cleanser.
- Take a handful of oatmeal and gently rub it into your skin in a circular motion.
- Rinse the dirt well with water.
- Dry your skin and use a moisturizer if necessary.
So ladies, try these homemade body scrubs this summer and see how you glow!