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HOME MADE EXFOLIATING FACE SCRUBS (OILY AND DRY SKIN)

Listed below are few home made facial scrubs. Most of us like me who have given up on expensive beauty products can try these harmless mixtures which isn't in any way too pricey to purchase and most importantly, highly effective.
Read carefully and try out only the mixtures that are ideal for your skin type.

BLACK TEA AND SUGAR SCRUB

 Preparations
- Steep for two minutes, a black tea bag or more in warm water, depending on the quantity you want.
- Mix with sugar and make into a paste.
- Use three times a week on a clean steamed face.





Benefits of Black tea on skin.

- It prevents skin infections.

- Black tea reduces under eye puffiness.

- It prevents premature ageing due to the antioxidants present in the tea.

- Also contains anti wrinkle agent and effective in fighting skin cancer.

- It helps ameliorate skin problems caused by sunlight like sunburn or skin pigmentation.

- Reduces blemishes and increases skin regeneration.



LEMON, HONEY AND SUGAR SCRUB

 Preparations
- Put the lemon water, honey and sugar together in a jar or bowl.
- Mix until it becomes a paste.
- Voila! Ready to use.





Benefits of Lemon on skin

- Lemon improves skin quality.

- It clears out dark spots and blemishes.

- Treats skin conditions and infections like acne, caused by bacteria and germs.

- Antioxidant, antibacterial and astringent is present in Lemon.


Benefits of Honey on skin

- Naturally antibacterial which makes it great for acne treatment and prevention.

- Slows down ageing because it is also rich in antioxidants.

- It boosts complexion by moisturizing and soothing, thus creating a glow.

- Eliminates blackheads by removing dirt from pores.




OATMEAL, HONEY AND SUGAR SCRUB

Preparations
- Mix oatmeal, honey and sugar together and make into a paste.
- Use scrub on clean skin thrice weekly.






Benefits of Oatmeal on skin

- It soothes irritation and treats inflammations.

- It cleans and clears the skin from dirt due to the presence of saponins, a cleansing agent.

- Removes dead skin cells from the skin.

- Treats dry skin and gets rid of blackheads.

- Treats eczema and acne scars.

- Tackles oily skin by balancing the amount of oil the skin produces which helps reduce acne and other oily skin problems.




CUCUMBER AND SUGAR SCRUB

 Preparations
- Wash and blend cucumber.
- Then pour into a bowl or jar and add sugar enough to make a scrub.
- Mix well before use.







Benefits of Cucumber on skin

- Relieves sunburn and irritated skin.

- Treats blemishes and also great for dry skin.

- Reduces dark circles and puffiness.

- Vitamin C and Caffeic acid present in cucumber helps fend off wrinkles.





COFFEE AND SUGAR SCRUB

 Preparations
- Grind coffee with a little water and mix with sugar.
- Ready to use.


Benefits of Coffee on skin

- It helps protect skin from free radicals.

- It protects from sunburn.

- Makes skin smooth and bright.

- Promotes blood circulation which leads to healthy and energized skin.






COCONUT AND SUGAR SCRUB

 Preparations 
- Mix both coconut oil and sugar together.
- Use on clean skin.






Benefits of Coconut oil on skin 

- Moisturizes while getting rid of dead skin cells.

- Great option for dry skin.

- Speeds up healing and reduces risk of discoloration or scarring.

- Protects against microbial infections due to the presence of disinfectant  and antimicrobial properties.

- Kills bacteria causing pimples while hydrating skin to keep it looking vibrant.

TURMERIC, HONEY AND SUGAR SCRUB
Curcumin is a substance found in turmeric (curry powder) which has been researched to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Preparations
- Mix the curry powder together with the honey and sugar.
- Use mixture on a clean skin.


 Benefits of Turmeric on skin 

 - Helps reduce redness and hyper pigmentation.

 - Treats acne and blemishes.

 - Heals and prevents dry skin.

- Slows ageing process.

 - Improves skin elasticity and keeps it supple.



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