Facial scrubs at home. Recipes from coffee, salt, sugar, soda, honey, oatmeal, activated carbon, from black spots, acne, peeling

One of the popular facial skin care products is scrub. With its help, a healthy and velvety appearance can be acquired not only in beauty salons, but also at home.

The benefits of facial scrubs

The main purpose of the scrub is to remove dead skin, outdated particles of the epidermis from the skin. In addition, applying scrub can eliminate oily sheen, peeling and black spots.

Using the right composition, you can achieve these effects:

• elimination of epidermal contamination;
• smoothing uneven skin texture;
• skin hydration;
• improved complexion.

The constituent parts of the composition of the product have a specific function and are aimed at:

• withdrawal of toxic substances;
• increase skin tone;
• accelerate the penetration of vitamins into the epidermal tissue;
• enhance the moisturizing effect.

The advantage of home formulations

Self-made scrubs are not inferior in effectiveness to analogues from professional cosmetic brands.

They have their advantages:

• only natural components are a part;
• component ingredients are selected for your skin type;
• the composition is individually selected to obtain the desired result while eliminating any specific problem with the skin of the face.

When experimenting with formulations, it should be remembered that in some cases the opposite result can be achieved.

This applies to people:

• with thin sensitive skin;
• suffering from acne or purulent acne;
• having skin rashes or non-healing lesions.

Principles of applying facial scrubs

To obtain the desired result from the use of scrub, prepared at home, you should follow a few simple recommendations:

• carry out the procedure in the evening or, knowing for sure that cosmetics will not be used on this day;
• the prepared product is applied to cleansed, previously steamed face skin;
• distribute the product without haste, with massage movements;
• after basic cleaning, leave for a while, so that the beneficial properties of the components are completely absorbed;
• when washing, use warm water;
• After applying the product, apply a nourishing cream.

The frequency of scrubbing procedures depends on the type of skin:

Skin type	The period between procedures, in days
dry	7
oily	3-4
combined	5
sensitive	10-12

Do not forget about age. Over the years, the skin on the face becomes drier and more vulnerable. In order not to harm her, scrubs should be accessed less often.

Apply one scrub more than 10 times in a row is not recommended. The skin gets used to the composition and further use will not give the desired effect.

Coffee grounds scrub

For many scrubs, coffee grounds are a solid ingredient. It has a protective and anti-aging effect. The simplest coffee scrub is to apply warm grounds to the epidermis. If the mixture is too dry, moisten with warm water. Rinse off after 5 minutes.

All skin types fit composition from pulp of a banana with the same proportions (1 tablespoon) of coffee grounds and sour cream or cottage cheese. Grind components thoroughly. A scrub is applied along the massage lines. Hold for 15-20 minutes and remove with cool water.

With problem skin, the composition includes:

• ground coffee – 1 tablespoon;
• cosmetic clay (red or green) – 3 tablespoon;
• water – 0.5 tablespoon

The resulting mixture is applied to the skin with light movements. After 5 minutes, rinse.

For oily skin:

• coffee grounds -? tablespoon .;
• egg protein -1.

The ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Gently applied to the face. Rinse off after drying. For dry skin. Take 1: 1 coffee grounds and sour cream – the drier the epidermis, the fatter the second component should be. After thorough mixing, apply on face. Massage for about 5 minutes and rinse.

Oat scrub

At home, oat facial scrub is no less popular than coffee. The main ingredient improves the stimulation of the metabolic processes of the epidermis.

With dry skin for scrub you need to mix in the same proportions (approximately 20 grams):

• oatmeal (crushed);
• coffee grounds;
• 20% sour cream.

Apply the resulting mixture evenly to the epidermis. Rinse off after a couple of minutes. If as a result the skin is overdried, additionally use a nourishing mask.

With oily skin in a scrub you will need:

• egg protein;
• oatmeal – 10 g;
• slice of lemon;
• salt – 2 g.

First, whisk the protein. Then flakes are added and everything is thoroughly mixed. In the resulting consistency, juice is squeezed out of a lemon wedge. After that, salt is laid. All components are mixed again and applied to the face. This scrub should be applied every 4 days. It normalizes the functionality of the sebaceous glands.

With sensitive skin, to prepare the product you need:

• egg – 1 pc;
• honey – 10 g;
• crushed oatmeal or flour – 10 g.

A slightly beaten egg is brought into warmed honey. Everything is mixed and the last ingredient is laid. After thorough mixing, it is applied to the face. This is done delicately, avoiding pressure and stretching of the skin. Keep the product for no more than 3 minutes.

Acne and Acne Salt Scrub

To get rid of acne and blackheads, a salt scrub is perfect.

For a fatty epidermis, you need the components:

• sea salt (without dyes and flavorings) – 100 g;
• granulated sugar – 200 g;
• freshly squeezed juice from citrus fruits (all the same – oranges, tangerines, grapefruits) – 1-2 tablespoon;
• citrus zest – 1 tablespoon;
• coconut oil – 3 tablespoon;
• Vitamin E – no more than 2 capsules.

The resulting composition is used only on problem areas of the face. Massage and rinse with cool water for about 3 minutes. The rest of the product can be stored in a sealed container for no more than a month. For therapeutic purposes, apply daily or every other day.

Composition with soda

At home, a baking soda is often added to a face scrub. This ingredient is perfect for oily skin.

The possibilities of soda are huge:

• purification from keratinized particles;
• helps to get rid of acne;
• has anti-inflammatory effects;
• much more.

One of the simple scrubs consists of soda and liquid natural honey in proportions of 1: 2. Mixed ingredients are applied with your fingertips. Scrub for about a minute and rinse. This tool should be used a couple of times every 30 days.

Almond nutritional formula

Almond scrubs have a moisturizing, anti-aging and cleansing effect. They are suitable for dry epidermis.

For the simplest composition you need:

• 2 teaspoons almonds, finely ground;
• 0.5 teaspoons mayonnaise.

Mixed components apply to cleansed skin, as if massaging it. For 10 minutes, leave and rinse with contrast – warm, cold water.

Another composition consists of:

• 8 pcs almonds;
• 2 tablespoon oat flakes;
• 1 tablespoon natural honey;
• 1 tablespoon yogurt or sour cream;
• 1 egg white.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Wherein:

• beat the protein a little;
• chop nuts and cereals to be like powder.

The resulting product is applied for 10 minutes. It is also possible on the neck area. After a while, with wet hands from the water, massage the epidermis with a scrub a little and rinse off.

  Aspirin scrub

Aspirin-based scrub has anti-inflammatory and cleansing effects. Great for problematic and oily skin. To prepare the product, you need to grind 5 or 6 tablets with a mortar in a small container. Then add a little water, be sure to warm and wait for the aspirin to dissolve.

To make the consistency of the composition thick, add cosmetic clay (preferably white). Then gently massaging the skin, apply the product. Rinse the composition after 3-5 minutes. Everything is done for hydration and nutrition, only a small amount of honey is included. The use of such scrubs for dry and sensitive skin is not desirable, as there are contraindications.

Honey scrub

Facial scrubs at home with honey have many positive effects on the skin condition.

When preparing them, you need to consider:

• candied honey does not heat up more than 80 degrees, since all its beneficial properties are lost. It is advisable to do this a couple;
• other ingredients in the composition must be at least room temperature.

The easiest scrub to make is honey and coffee (you can use either steamed thick or freshly ground product). Apply the resulting homogeneous mixture to problem areas of the face. Massage and rinse a little.

For a rejuvenating honey scrub, measuring with teaspoons, take:

• liquid honey – 2;
• cinnamon – 2;
• table salt – 1;
• vegetable oil (olive, corn, sunflower) – 1.

Mixed components are applied to the face for several minutes. Wash off the product using cool water. The regular use of this scrub will improve and improve the skin.

Soft scrub with starch

The starch scrub has a nourishing and anti-aging effect.

Scrub the skin for about 15 minutes with a composition that includes in equal proportions:

• starch;
• salt (kitchen or shallow sea);
• warm milk;
• natural honey.

A scrub has an excellent cleansing effect, for the preparation of which 1 teaspoons is taken:

• starch;
• baking soda;
• coffee grounds;
• olive oil (suitable for dry skin).

Apply the resulting product should be on a slightly damp face. Rinse off after 10 minutes.

Suga
r composition

Sugar formulations have a sedative and protective effect on the epidermis. Mix in equal proportions 3: 3 granulated sugar and not hot boiled water. Rub the mixture gently. When applying this scrub, more attention should be paid to the nose, forehead and chin. Rinse off after a couple of minutes. This tool is contraindicated for the sensitive type of epidermis.

A little sugar and moisturizer or olive oil are great for dry skin. For a whitening effect, you can add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice. The scrub is washed off after application after a couple of minutes.

For nutritious scrub, you will need granulated sugar and sour cream in 1: 1.5 proportions. It is used only in fresh form.

Scrub with salt and lemon for oily skin

Measuring with teaspoons, the composition is used:

• kitchen or sea salt, not large – 1;
• lemon juice – 0.5;
• sour cream – 2.

The ingredients are mixed and applied to the skin. After a few minutes, they are washed off. The frequency of procedures should not exceed 2 times a week. Conducted for 2-4 weeks, after which take a break.

Rice scrub

Rice scrub affects the skin of the face rejuvenating and soothing, perfectly cleanses and whitens the epidermis.

The frequency of use depends on the type of epidermis:

• for fatty – in 7 days no more than 3 times;
• for dry – 1 time per week;
• with increased sensitivity – 2 times in 30 days.

For all skin types, a scrub is made, in which teaspoons are taken:

• 4 – round rice;
• 4 – food soda;
• 0.5 – cinnamon.

Grind rice into powder and mix with other components. For one procedure, you need about a tablespoon of dry composition, the remainder should be stored in the refrigerator. Evenly apply this loose mixture to the moist epidermis of the face, avoiding the eye area. After 2-5 minutes of scrubbing, rinse with cool water.

Corn scrub

At home, a corn scrub is suitable for cleaning and improving the skin of the face.

With sensitive epidermis, only 2 ingredients are needed:

1. corn flour;
2. milk.

Sift the flour. Add milk at room temperature. The composition should have an average density. 5 minutes after application to the skin, rinse with cool water. For effectiveness, experts recommend adding vitamins A or B, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.

For fatty epidermis – add corn flour to whipped protein – about 3-4 teaspoons. Apply the scrub in a circular motion and wash off only after complete drying.

Whitening Cucumber Scrub

Whitening cucumber scrub is effective for normal and combination skin.

To prepare it you will need:

• not a big cucumber;
• 1 tablespoon oatmeal flour;
• 1 teaspoons kitchen salt.

Make juice from the vegetable. Move it with the rest of the ingredients and distribute it on the face with gentle rubbing movements. Rinse off after 10 minutes.

Nutritious scrub with carrots and semolina

Scrub suitable for all types of epidermis.

Ingredients measured with tablespoons:

• semolina – 0.5;
• carrot puree – 1;
• slightly heated milk – 1.

Gently scrub the resulting composition for no more than 3 minutes and wash.

Black dot activated carbon scrub

The scrub mask consists of:

• 3 pcs. activated carbon;
• 2 teaspoons gelatin;
• 3-4 teaspoons warm water.

Crush the coal to a powder state and mix with other components in a glass container until a homogeneous mass is formed. While steaming facial skin, leave the mixture in a water bath, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.

Apply the product with a thin layer on a relaxed face. Try not to make any facial movements. Delete after 20-25 minutes. Ideally, a film should form. If she will not be – not scary. This will not affect the effectiveness of the mask. Scrubbing should be done once a week.

Coffee scrub with yogurt

This product is effective for oily skin and consists of:

• ? tablespoon coffee grounds;
• 1 tablespoon yogurt.

The second component is best taken without additives. The scrub obtained should be made for a maximum of 2 minutes. When washing off, do not use warm water.

Egg rejuvenating scrub

Scrub will significantly improve the condition of dry skin, especially when peeling.

In the composition of:

• crushed eggshell (in the form of flour) – 1 teaspoons;
• egg yolk – 1 pc.;
• sour cream – 1 teaspoons

The resulting product should be applied to wet skin. Massage for a couple of minutes. Rinse off after another quarter hour.

Composition with apple for problem skin

Measuring with tablespoons, take in a scrub:

• 1 – applesauce;
• 1 – banana puree;
• ? – natural honey;
• 1 – oat flakes (chopped);
• 1 – cream (preferably homemade).

Distribute on face avoiding eye area. Massage for 5 minutes, if necessary and more. Wash and blot your face with a cotton cloth. Use the product every 4-5 days.

Soft oatmeal, butter and cream scrub

This scrub is designed f
or dry skin.

Measuring with teaspoons, they add to it:

• 3 – ground oatmeal;
• 1 – olive oil;
• 3 – 20% cream.

Before connecting the components, the cream needs to be slightly warmed up. The resulting composition for about 5 minutes to scrub the skin. Then rinse off immediately.

Soda composition with lemon juice

This scrub is intended for gentle cleaning of the epidermis.

It includes in equal proportions:

• baking soda;
• freshly squeezed lemon juice;
• liquid honey.

At first, the soda should be repaid with juice, only then add the last ingredient.

Spread the resulting mixture evenly on the face. Rinse off after about a quarter of an hour.

Coconut oil and sugar scrub

On a dry and normal epidermis, this scrub has a revitalizing effect. Take 1: 1 granulated sugar and coconut oil (it can be replaced with olive). The resulting composition for about 3 minutes to massage the skin. After another 10-15 minutes, wash off with soap or detergent.

Composition of toothpaste and soda against black dots

The scrub mask consists of the same proportions of baking soda, toothpaste and warm water. It is best that the paste is white, without any additives. The tool is applied only to problem areas with a toothbrush. Rub a couple of minutes, and after another 10 remove with a damp cloth. After the procedure, you should use a nourishing or moisturizing cream.

Almond oil and almond crust scrub

This scrub is effective for dry epidermis.

Here you will need:

• almond crumbs – 1 tablespoon .;
• almond oil – 1 teaspoons

Add oil to the crumbs (almond can be replaced with coconut or olive). Mix well. For effectiveness, you can add essential oil (which is at home) – a couple of drops.

When applying the product to the face, more attention should be paid to problem areas. After a couple of minutes, remove with a damp towel. Then wash your face again with cool water. The rest of the product is placed in a hermetically sealed container. It can be stored for about a month in a cool, dry place.

Cinnamon and Honey Scrub

This composition has a cleansing and healing effect, useful for problem skin.

It consists of:

• 1 tablespoon liquid natural honey;
• 1 teaspoons grated cinnamon.

Mix the ingredients and scrub them a little. Then leave for about a quarter of an hour and rinse. Apply once every 10 days.

Green tea scrub

It has a cleansing effect.

Measuring with tablespoons, for its preparation take:

• 2 – green tea;
• 1 – natural honey;
• 2 – oatmeal;
• 1 – granulated sugar;
• 0.5 – sea salt;
• 0.5 – vanilla.

Tea steamed with a glass of boiling water. Then strain. The remaining components are thoroughly mixed together. Then to them in small portions finish the tea. The desired density should resemble pasta. The resulting scrub massage the skin for a couple of minutes and rinse off.

Composition with zest

Citrus zest promotes thorough cleansing of the epidermis of the face and whitening. An important point – the main ingredient must be well ground.

For lemon scrub, measuring with teaspoons, take:

• 2 – lemon peel;
• 2 – without flavoring yogurt;
• 1 – oat flakes (slightly chopped);
• ? – olive oil.

The components are mixed and applied to the face. After 5 minutes, the scrub is washed off.

Peeling Berry Scrub

Scrub is effective for sensitive skin types.

For cooking you will need:

• wheat flour (premium);
• pitted berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries);
• nonfat cream – about 100 g.

Mixed ingredients are applied to the face. Then massage 3-5 times with rubbing movements and rinse with water, the temperature of which is slightly below room temperature. For efficiency, chopped nuts can also be added.

Composition with condensed milk from peeling

With peeling, condensed milk does an excellent job.

For a scrub you will need:

• ? tablespoon raw condensed milk;
• 2 tablespoon berry or fruit juice.

Distribute the resulting product into problem areas in gentle circles. Rinse off after a quarter hour.

Curd scrub with rice

Such a nutritious composition get rid of peeling.

Measuring with tablespoons, it is made from:

• 1 – cottage cheese;
• 0.5 – rice groats (you can chop rice);
• 0.5 – vegetable oil (any);
• 0.5 – granulated sugar;
• 1 – milk.

The resulting product is applied to wet skin. Scrub 3-5 minutes and rinse. In this case, the water should be barely warm.

Chocolate scrub with sea salt

Delicate chocolate composition will heal sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of dark chocolate;
• 0.5 tablespoon sea salt;
• 2 tablespoon cream.

Melt the chocolate using a water bath. While this process is going on, mix the rest of the ingredients. Add them to melted chocolate and mix well. After removing from heat, cool the composition. A cleansing procedure takes 3 minutes.

Soda milk scrub

This composition is effective for young skin.

Consists of:

• 2/3 teaspoons baking soda;
• 2 tablespoon potato starch;
• 1 teaspoons milk.

Bulk components are mixed first. Then pour in a little milk. After applying to the face, scrub for about 7 minutes. Then leave for another 10 minutes, and then rinse.

Before using any facial scrub prepared at home, you should always conduct a test for an allergic reaction of the body.

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