Dead skin looks unsightly and deepens skin discomfort. Especially in autumn, we miss smoothness, the unpleasant feeling affects the hands and feet the most. Self-made peeling will bring satisfaction, save money, and most importantly, it is effective.
Scrubs prepared according to home recipes can be used immediately or stored in a jar in the fridge. If the composition contains sea salt, do not use them on delicate facial skin, which can be easily injured, or on sensitive skin. Do not use this form of body care in case of irritation on the skin, or just before sunbathing.
Mint scrub for smooth feet
Thoroughly mix 1 cup of sea salt, 1/XNUMX cup of olive oil, XNUMX tablespoon of mint leaves and a little peppermint oil.
Tasty banana scrub
Mash a ripe banana with a fork. Add 1-2 drops of vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons of sugar to the resulting mush.
Cinnamon lip scrub
Mix coconut oil with white sugar in a 1:1 ratio. After adding half a teaspoon of cinnamon, spread it on your lips. After washing off, the lips will gain a nice color and smoothness.
Oat face scrub
Mix the third part of a glass of oatmeal with a teaspoon of baking soda and a bit of milk or water, which should be enough for the ingredients to take the thickness of a paste. Add variety to this recipe with a spoonful of honey – you should be sure that it won’t cause you allergies.
Coconut and lemon scrub
Combine the squeezed juice of 2 limes with a glass of brown sugar and a tablespoon of coconut oil. This prepared peeling will restore smoothness to the body.
Coffee scrub for hands
Mix together 2 tablespoons of ground coffee, cocoa and a teaspoon of boiling water. Add a teaspoon of milk or cream and 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the resulting mass.
Coconut hand scrub
Mix together a quarter cup of white sugar, sea salt, a tablespoon of lemon juice, honey and coconut oil.
Nourishing scrub based on sugar and kiwi
Cut the pitted, peeled mango into smaller pieces, mix. Transfer the pulp to a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of mango oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon oil, 1 tablespoon of almond oil and glycerin. Combine with a glass of brown sugar, which you can add more if the scrub turns out to be too runny.
Scrub for a fresh start to the day
Mix half a cup of sea salt with half a cup of olive oil. Season it with one and a half teaspoons of grated orange peel for an invigorating aroma. Thanks to olive oil, which is rich in vitamins A and E, the skin will be additionally taken care of.