Homemade bath scrubs for gorgeous, glowing skin

A body scrub is a popular way to exfoliate your skin. Of course, you can buy it in the store, but it is better to make your own homemade scrub using affordable ingredients that everyone can find.

Body scrubs are like dessert in the skin care world. Exfoliators not only feel physically, but often smell like a real treat. They do not replace washing products, but complement them, turning the process into a real pleasure. Scrubs after a bath are especially effective.

No matter how busy you are, your skin needs proper care, which is where scrubs come in. Learning how to make them yourself is not at all difficult. In addition, homemade scrubs do not contain harmful substances or preservatives that can harm the skin.

Benefits of using body scrubs

Regular use of scrubs can improve the health and appearance of your skin. Mechanical exfoliation removes the top layer of dead cells and stimulates collagen production, which helps the skin remain firm and taut.

Don’t discount the fact that massaging your skin with a scrub is a great way to relax, makes you feel calmer, relieves stress and accumulated fatigue.

As dermatologist Howard Sobel said:

“Exfoliating your face and body is incredibly important because it rids the skin of buildup and dead cells. Scrubs make it brighter, smoother and healthier.”

Including scrubbing in your body care routine is the key to beautiful, glowing skin. Scrubs help keep it clean and reduce the likelihood of rashes. "Exfoliators help cleanse the skin, remove impurities, and prevent the formation of blackheads and whiteheads," says dermatologist Shari Sperling.

Expert opinion

Lovkachev Boris Petrovich

Bath master who knows everything about steaming

If you have sensitive or very dry skin, talk to your esthetician or dermatologist to find out if exfoliating with a body scrub is right for you.

Coffee mask

In previous articles on bath procedures, you probably read about the benefits of a bath. About how, thanks to steam and heat, the skin is cleansed, it becomes easier to breathe, the body is immersed in a state of bliss and relaxation.

Indeed, the benefits of a bath for healing the body are obvious. But you can enhance the effect by using scrubs and masks for the face, body, and hair. Open pores on the skin and general relaxation contribute to the deep penetration of beneficial substances into the skin. The use of scrubs helps to increase perspiration, cleanse dead skin flakes and prepare the body for the application of nourishing or moisturizing masks used in the bath.

In turn, masks saturate the skin with useful substances, making it soft, tender and beautiful.

We invite you to watch a video about rejuvenating bath procedures.

If you apply scrubs and masks before visiting the steam room, there will be little benefit from this. The best option is to use the scrub after the first or second steam, and apply the mask after cleansing, washing your hair and body.

You need to adhere to the following approximate sequence of bath procedures to maximize the benefits of masks and scrubs:

• first entry into the steam room to pre-warm the body,
• rinsing with water,
• for amateurs and those who feel good - a second visit to the steam room,
• washing head and body,
• applying scrub,
• rinsing the face and body with water,
• applying a mask,
• general rinsing.

Remember, be sure to drink enough fluids and rest between procedures!

This sequence will help the body warm up, cleanse itself of toxins and receive a full set of nutritional components.

The modern human body is exposed to various types of stress every day. Exhaust gases, atmospheric emissions from industrial enterprises, medicines, synthetic clothing, general “chemicalization” of food and household goods.

Help yourself avoid additional exposure to preservatives and dyes. Let your body rest. Use homemade scrubs and masks in the bathhouse. Fortunately, the range is extensive and the components are available.

The bath itself promotes the removal of toxins and weight loss. To increase the effect, you can do a preliminary light body massage before the bath. Or take a steam bath with a broom in the steam room.

Cleansing scrubs will help increase sweating, further improving blood flow and speeding up metabolism. With sweat, toxins and substances unnecessary to the body disappear. Containing salt, coffee or sugar, scrubs give a lifting effect and promote weight loss.

Masks using products that speed up blood flow, such as mustard, apple cider vinegar, pepper or cosmetic clay, also help burn fat.

In my opinion, it is preferable to use soft products - honey, sour cream, yogurt, etc. They nourish and at the same time tighten the skin.

Cleansing scrubs that contain salt, coffee, sugar, bread, cinnamon or oatmeal are best suited for a bath.

Natural moisturizing and nourishing ingredients are preferred for masks:

• sour cream,
• yogurt,
• kefir,
• cottage cheese,
• egg white or yolk,
• honey,
• pulp of berries or fruits,
• lemon,
• chocolate, etc.

Surely, dear readers, many of the listed products can be found in your kitchen. You can use different combinations of components, resulting in compositions with different properties.

• It is not necessary to use only fresh berries or fruits. Frozen fruits are perfect.

Vegetable oils are often a mandatory component for masks and scrubs. They are best purchased at pharmacies or specialty stores.

The following oils can be used:

• olive,
• flaxseed,
• almond,
• apricot,
• burdock, etc.

There are masks containing vitamins B, A and E. Additional components are simply introduced into the usual mask and make its effect more effective.

You can also use any natural ingredients that suit your skin type, if available. Each of us has heard and knows about the benefits of familiar products. Try mixing, use ready-made recipes or come up with your own.

For inspiration and development of a creative approach to bath procedures, I provide several recipes for scrubs and masks for the bath. I will share those that I have checked and tried personally.

As we found out above, scrubs perform a cleansing function. With its help, we rid the body of dead skin flakes and unclog pores, which makes the use of masks more effective.

However, even without masks, the effect of scrubs cannot be underestimated. After all, cleansing the skin is an important process. As a result, your face and body look fresher and more attractive, and you look younger.

Salt and honey scrub in a bath

A very simple but effective recipe. Good for fighting cellulite, tightens the skin, cleanses and saturates it with microelements.

Take sea salt; if you don’t have it, you can use regular table salt. Mix salt with honey in a 1:1 ratio.

Apply to body and face in circular movements. Be careful not to damage delicate skin!

Honey and sour cream scrub

Cleansing, tightening and nourishing at the same time.

Mix honey and sour cream 1:1. Rub the body and face. Let it soak in for a few minutes. We wash it off. Enjoy the velvety feel of your skin.

Toning coffee bath scrub

It not only cleanses the skin, but also tones it. After use, the complexion of the face and skin in general improves, and the body acquires a light tan color. In addition, the aroma during the procedure is wonderful.

For this mask you can use coffee grounds; I like freshly ground ones. Choose according to your taste.

For dry skin: mix 1 tbsp. l. coffee grounds with 1 tbsp. l. olive oil. You can add a pinch of cinnamon if it is well tolerated.

For normal and oily skin: 1 tbsp. l. Mix coffee with yogurt or sour cream. Carefully rub the mixture over your body, enjoying the aroma and your own beauty.

Bread scrub

Excellent proven recipe. Cleanses and saturates the skin with vitamins.

For dry skin: grind half a loaf of bread made from wheat flour in a meat grinder or coffee grinder. Add ground oatmeal 1:1 and fine sea or table salt 1 tbsp. l.

For oily skin: grind the dried half of a loaf of rye bread, mix with 1 tbsp. l. salt and 1 tbsp. l baking soda.

In the bathhouse, take a little mixture, add water to make a paste, and apply it to the face and body with gentle movements.

The composition can be prepared in advance, stored for up to three months, and used as needed. By the way, washing your face with it in the evenings is also useful.

Applying a mask to cleansed and steamed skin is a useful and pleasant procedure. There are different types of masks: moisturizing, nourishing, toning, whitening, rejuvenating, tightening, etc.

Each one deserves attention. We will look at proven and popular recipes.

Moisturizing bath mask

Kefir or yogurt 2 tbsp. l. mix with 1 tbsp. l. raspberries or strawberries, add 1 tsp. honey.

Nourishing mask

Mix 1 yolk with 1 tbsp. l. olive/almond/apricot oil. You can add 1 tsp. honey.

Whitening mask

Grate 1 cucumber, add a few drops of lemon juice and 1 tbsp. l. cream.

Toning mask

Mix 1 tbsp. l. aloe juice and sour cream, add 1 yolk.

Rejuvenating mask

Oatmeal 1-2 tbsp. l pour hot milk so as to cover them. We wait until the mixture swells and cools. Add 1 tbsp. l. olive oil and 1 yolk.

Firming sauna mask

Mix 2 tbsp. l cottage cheese with 1 protein, add 1 tbsp. l cream or olive oil. We apply the mixture after leaving the steam room, otherwise the protein will not give its tightening effect. It is necessary that the composition dries slightly on the skin.

Hair treatments are much more effective when done in a bathhouse. Opened pores on the scalp facilitate deep penetration of all components of the masks. Hair becomes healthier, becomes shiny, strong and beautiful.

Bread hair mask

Take 3-4 pieces of rye bread and knead. You can dry it and grind it in a meat grinder. Add kefir until you get a paste. Apply to damp hair for 10-15 minutes.

Perfectly nourishes the scalp. Hair becomes shiny and silky.

Mask of oil, honey and yolk

Mix olive and burdock oil, 1 tbsp each. l., add 1 tbsp. l. honey and 1 yolk. Apply the mixture evenly from roots to ends.

An excellent healing, strengthening and nourishing mask.

Kefir mask

In this case, kefir or yogurt is suitable. Take half a glass and apply to hair.

The composition moisturizes and nourishes.

Dear readers, we have reached an important point. When using masks and belongings in the bathhouse, be extremely attentive to yourself and your feelings.

To illustrate the consequences of thoughtless procedures, I’ll tell you a story that happened to me not so long ago.

We decided to test the new mask in the bathhouse. It was necessary to mix the ground, unrefined oat grains with other ingredients. All the components were familiar, but an unexpected reaction occurred.

When I applied the mixture, I felt severe itching and irritation on the skin. As it turned out, it was an allergic reaction to the scales covering the grains. Rolled oats were perceived well, but whole grains were not.

To ensure that your bath procedures are beneficial, follow a number of rules:

• Always test a scrub or mask if you use it for the first time. Mix a small amount of ingredients, apply to the back of your hand near the elbow and wait 10-15 minutes. If the testing goes well - there are no allergic reactions or skin irritation - you can use it,
• Apply the beneficial composition to pre-steamed and cleansed skin,
• be careful when applying scrubs and masks, do not damage the skin,
• drink more water or other liquid (except alcohol),
• remember that it is better not to undergo the procedure if you are in doubt or not very healthy, than to do it and then pay with poor health.

• 1 tbsp. a spoonful of natural honey.
• 1 egg.
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oils.
• 5 drops of lemon juice.

• 100 ml of homemade yogurt, sour cream or sour milk.
• 2 tbsp. spoons of honey.

Bath and scrubs

Homemade scrubs are in no way inferior to those bought in a store or pharmacy. Everyone can prepare them to their own taste and taking into account the characteristics of their skin, excluding harmful components or those ingredients that can cause an allergic reaction.

Using scrubs after a bath increases the effectiveness of creams applied to the skin. Thanks to scrubbing, the cream will be able to penetrate deeper into the skin, maximally nourishing and moisturizing them.

It has been proven that daily use of scrubs does not do any good and can make your skin dry, sensitive and irritated. That is why the combination of bath procedures with skin care will be simply ideal.

It is safe to exfoliate your skin two to three times a week.

What benefits does using a scrub in a bath provide:

• getting rid of dead skin and its dead particles;
• skin regeneration, oxygen and water exchange in cells improves;
• improved blood circulation;

• better absorption of skin care products;
• effective cleansing of pores;
• allows you to maintain and make your tan more even.

General tips for a successful trip to the bathhouse

In order to spend these few hours with maximum benefit for your soul and body, use our little tricks and tips:

1. Invite your loved ones with you, in whose company you feel free and at ease.
2. We remind you of an approximate list of necessary attributes and useful things: soap, shampoo, broom, bath slippers, change of underwear, sheet, towel, cap, basin, ladle, drink. Massage brushes, special mittens (if you plan to use a scrub), and pumice stone will not be superfluous. The selected sauna may have some items available - please inquire in advance. And don't forget cosmetics or ingredients for their preparation.
3. On the first visit, it is better not to use anything, but during and after the second, you can and should use a mask or scrub. After the first entry, do not forget to douse yourself with cold water.
4. You can increase the effectiveness of any cosmetic product used in a bath if you warm it up first - just take the scrub with you to the steam room.
5. Steamed skin becomes even more tender, so use the scrub extremely carefully so as not to damage it, otherwise spots and bruises will form on the skin.
6. If the scrub recipe involves going to the steam room for a few minutes, during this time continue to rub your body and massage it. You can use additional equipment: brush, washcloth, mitten, massager.
7. Remember that masks and scrubs cannot be used in areas where there are allergic rashes, areas of peeling, scratches and wounds.
8. To drink in the bathhouse, it is better to take linden tea, cranberry infusion, herbal tea, chamomile and rosehip tea.
9. The effectiveness of the products used in conditions of elevated ambient temperature increases by 2 times, so caring for your body in a bathhouse is a mandatory process, do not deny yourself this pleasure.

What do you need to make your own body scrub?

Preparing a homemade scrub is not difficult, the main thing is to prepare everything you need in advance:

1. 
   Measuring utensils (bowl, cup, spoon).

2. A container in which everything will be mixed.
3. Base oil is the basis of the scrub. You can take coconut oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, almond oil or olive oil.
4. Sugar or salt (exfoliant).
5. Optional additional ingredients - essential oils, honey, green tea, coffee, cocoa, etc.
6. An airtight container for storing the finished scrub.

If you want to add essential oils to your body scrub, do a test with the diluted oil on your skin first to make sure you are not allergic to the oil.

The best essential oils with a healing effect:

• Based on citrus fruits (bergamot, orange, lemon, tangerine) - in addition to the invigorating and refreshing nature of the oils, they have mild antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties, helping damaged skin.

• Geranium – Due to its ability to balance sebum secretion, this essential oil is ideal for all skin types. Geranium also has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe itchy skin.

• Lavender is the most popular essential oil, loved for its sweet aroma and ability to soothe the skin. Combines well with almost all base oils.
• Frankincense – This ancient oil has proven effective against uneven skin tone caused by aging or sunburn and combats age spots.

• Tea Tree – Tea tree essential oil has strong antiseptic properties. This is an excellent choice for products designed to treat common skin infections.

Expert opinion

Lovkachev Boris Petrovich

Bath master who knows everything about steaming

When preparing homemade scrubs, it is very important to achieve the correct consistency of the finished product so that it is not too liquid (then the scrub will spread), or too thick (it will be very difficult to take), or too crumbly (the scrub will simply crumble like sand).

Below are some of the most popular and proven recipes for preparing body scrubs, which are convenient to use both in the bathhouse and in the shower or bath. Treat your body!

Preparation before peeling

Before carrying out cleansing procedures, it is necessary to prepare the body. This way, peeling with a scrub will be effective and give the expected result.

You can achieve high temperatures, which will expand the pores, in the bathroom. After the bath, you can safely go to the bathhouse and apply the scrub to your body in circular, massaging movements with light pressure. It is recommended to apply the scrub to damp skin. This way there will be no damage to the body after using the abrasive.

Scrubs and bath masks guarantee the expected results. When applying the peeling procedure, you should pay special attention to problem areas of the female body:

• Stomach,
• Buttocks,
• Hands,
• Face,
• Neck.

The scrub is washed off with warm running water. At the end of the procedure, experts recommend applying a rich, nourishing cream that will simultaneously moisturize the skin.

Sugar scrub with eucalyptus and orange essential oils

This homemade sugar scrub is perfect for tired legs and feet. The reason for choosing eucalyptus essential oil is that it has an amazing soothing effect, makes the skin cool and fresh, and also helps relieve joint pain.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut or olive oil;
• 1.5 cups brown sugar (you can use white sugar);
• 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil;
• 10 drops of orange essential oil.

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine one cup of sugar and butter, stir until a paste forms.
2. Then you need to add 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 10 drops of orange essential oil to the mixture. Mix well.
3. To obtain a thicker scrub consistency, add the remaining sugar gradually as you stir.
4. Transfer the finished scrub into a container with a lid and store in a cool, dry place.

Hair masks in the sauna

All women, without exception, dream of well-groomed and healthy hair. A trip to the sauna is exactly the time when, with the help of homemade cosmetics, you can significantly improve the appearance and structure of your curls.

The most effective hair masks in the sauna are:

Masks consisting of different oils. You can take burdock, castor, olive oil, mix with glycerin and shampoo, apply over the entire length for 30 minutes. Create a thermal effect on your head using a plastic bag and a towel. Home lamination is in no way inferior to expensive salon procedures. To do this, you need to melt food gelatin in a steam bath and mix it with a store-bought hair mask. After application, wrap your head in cellophane and a towel for 1.5-2 hours. After this procedure, your hair will look like that of actresses from shampoo commercials. A mixture of eggs and honey will add shine to your hair. Mix burdock oil with egg, honey and glycerin, keep on your head for no more than 20 minutes. It is not advisable to visit the steam room with such a mask.

So, having become acquainted with a number of useful recipes and tips, you shouldn’t put your new knowledge into the back burner. It is advisable to take recommendations that are suitable for yourself and put them into practice tomorrow, because thanks to the gifts of nature and human ingenuity, you can maintain health and beauty while enjoying it! The main thing is not to be lazy to use such opportunities.

Lavender and lemon scrub for face, neck and hands

This sugar scrub is renowned for its soothing and moisturizing properties. And what a scent it has!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut or almond oil;
• 1.5 cups white (or brown) sugar;
• 2 teaspoons lavender essential oil;
• 10 drops of lemon essential oil;
• 1-2 teaspoons dried lavender.

Preparation:

1. Mix sugar and butter in a bowl.
2. Add essential oils to the mixture. Mix well.
3. Then add dried lavender and mix again.
4. Transfer the finished scrub into a glass container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.

When using a scrub specifically for the face and neck, it is better to use ground sugar, since its particles are smaller and less aggressive for these sensitive areas.

If during storage the essential oils have evaporated or dried out, you can simply add more of them.

Gentle care

After the procedure, the scrub should be thoroughly rinsed with warm water. It is better not to use shower gel. The use of a scrub eliminates the need for subsequent shaving of hair or application of depilatory products. It is worth postponing these manipulations for a couple of days to avoid irritation. After exposing the skin to a scrub, it would be good to lubricate it with a rich and nourishing cream.

It is not always appropriate to perform procedures using a scrub. The presence of a rash, any lesions, or pustules on the skin is a contraindication.

And although the effectiveness of scrubs is controversial, many women still include such a product in their cosmetic arsenal. The main thing is to choose a composition that suits your skin type.

Bath scrub “Exotic rose and hibiscus”

If you're looking for a luxurious, aromatic body scrub recipe, this is it. Not only will your skin be smooth and glowing, but it will also smell divine.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup jojoba oil or coconut oil;
• 1/3 cup almond oil;
• 2 small cups white sugar;
• 1 tablespoon dried rose petals;
• 1 tablespoon hibiscus petals;
• 15 drops of lavender essential oil;
• 10 drops of rose essential oil.

Preparation:

1. Mix almond oil with jojoba oil and sugar in a bowl.
2. Add essential oils to the mixture. Mix well.
3. Then add rose petals and hibiscus and mix again. The flowers should be evenly distributed in the mixture.
4. Transfer the finished scrub into a glass container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.

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Not every lady likes to cook because it's boring. So, to have a lot of fun, you can imagine yourself as a real witch. To be convincing, we close the curtains or blinds, put a broom simulating a broom, put on a scarf like the whispering grandmothers, and throw the ingredients into the pan with an ominous laugh. Oh, everyone knows that even serious young ladies love to fool around, as it relaxes and improves their mood!

Coffee potion

To prepare a coffee body scrub, you need to arm yourself with:

• ground coffee – 2 tbsp. l.;
• homemade full-fat sour cream - 1 tbsp.;
• orange essential oil – 2-3 drops.

Put coffee, sour cream in a container, add orange essential oil. Whisk all ingredients dynamically. We take an empty jar, fill it with the mixture and put it in the refrigerator, where it waits in the wings.

Having entered the sauna, we take a good steam bath with a birch broom, apply a homemade bath scrub to the skin, rub it over the body, and then rinse it off. Wow, what a scent, and the skin is divinely tender and soft.

The mixture improves blood circulation, saturates with vitamins, cleanses perfectly, gets rid of depressing cellulite, and deeply moisturizes the skin.

Salt mixture

To prepare a salt scrub you need to stock up on:

• medium-ground sea salt - 3 tbsp. l.;
• banana – 2 pcs.;
• kiwi – 2 pcs.

We peel, chop the fruit, add salt, turn the ingredients into puree using a blender, meat grinder or grater. Place the fruit and salt mixture into a jar and place it in the refrigerator.

Apply the mixture to the steamed body, rub the skin in a circular motion and wash off the mixture. By the way, it can also be used for the face.

The scrub has a toning, rejuvenating, anti-cellulite and protective effect.

Honey-almond elixir

To prepare an exfoliating agent from honey, take:

• liquid honey – 5 tbsp. l.;
• almonds – ½ tbsp.;
• almond essential oil – 3–5 drops.

Peel the almonds, grind them, pour them into a bowl, add butter and honey. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to a viscous porridge-like consistency. We put it into a small jar (we won’t go into the sauna with a plate, of course) and put it in the refrigerator.

We come to the bathhouse, steam, whip with a broom, apply the effective product to the skin, rub thoroughly and rinse off.

The scrub is known for its excellent cleansing, rejuvenating, protective, regenerating and moisturizing effect.

Spice based product

To prepare a fat-burning “ cocktail”, you will need:

• turmeric – 1 tsp;
• red pepper – ¼ tsp;
• cinnamon – 1 tsp;
• ginger – ½ tsp;
• salt – 3 tbsp. l.;
• honey – 5 tbsp. l.

Pour honey into a bowl, add spices, mix all ingredients thoroughly. Transfer the mixture into a small jar. That's all, the weight loss mass is ready.

After going to the sauna, we relax in the steam room, and then apply the spicy mixture to problem areas of the body. Rub thoroughly, leave the mixture for 10–15 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.

A spicy scrub is an ideal remedy that “eats” extra pounds, let’s say to him: “Bon appetit”! In addition, the aromatic gruel perfectly invigorates and tones.

Chocolate delight

To prepare the aromatic product we take:

• dark chocolate – 1 bar;
• coarse sea salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
• grape seed essential oil – 5 drops;
• liquid homemade honey – 5 tbsp. l.

Freeze the chocolate, grind it using a grater or blender, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Whisk the mixture dynamically and place in the refrigerator. Voila: the product is ready.

Steam with a broom, apply the mixture for 15 minutes. After this time, we begin to intensively rub the skin, and then wash off the mixture. You won't believe your eyes! The skin will become soft like a baby's bottom.

A mask-scrub based on dark chocolate has rejuvenating, toning, anti-cellulite, and firming properties.

Clay mixture

To prepare the product you will need:

• black clay – 2 tbsp. l.;
• fatty homemade sour cream - 1 tbsp.;
• ground coffee – 2 tbsp. l.;
• bergamot essential oil – 3 drops;
• grapefruit essential oil – 3 drops;
• geranium essential oil – 3 drops.

Mix black clay, the beneficial properties of which were noted by the well-known Cleopatra, with sour cream. Add natural ground coffee and introduce essential oils. Beat the ingredients. A surprisingly healthy mixture is ready.

Apply the mixture to the steamed body, rub thoroughly and rinse off.

The product is famous for its cleansing, exfoliating, anti-cellulite, nourishing and moisturizing effect. Not a scrub, but a dream!

Poppy pulp

Do you want to get rid of cellulite? Then poppy scrub is exactly what you need. To prepare it, we arm ourselves with:

• sea ​​salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
• poppy seeds - ½ tbsp.;
• olive oil – 5 tbsp. l.;
• lemon essential oil – 3 drops;
• orange essential oil – 3 drops.

Vanilla Sugar Scrub

This scrub, combined with bath procedures, has antioxidant properties. It will help your skin tone and cope with age-related changes.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup jojoba oil or olive oil;
• 1 cup white sugar;
• 2 teaspoons honey;
• 8 drops of vanilla essential oil or half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients. A thick paste should be obtained by adding or reducing sugar/oil.
2. Mix well.
3. Transfer the finished scrub into a glass container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.

Body scrub with coffee and sugar

Probably one of the most popular homemade scrub recipes. Coffee is rich in antioxidants that help fight cellulite, and the sugar in this mixture acts as an exfoliant that helps get rid of dead skin. Olive oil penetrates deeply into the skin, moisturizing it and keeping it healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup ground coffee;
• ¼ cup white sugar;
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil;
• 3 capsules of vitamin E.

Preparation:

1. Combine sugar and coffee.
2. Add oil and capsule contents to them. Mix well.
3. Transfer the finished scrub into a glass container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.

Contraindications for use

Despite their high efficiency and a large number of beneficial properties, the use of cosmetic scrubs is not always possible. Their use is contraindicated in the following cases:

• hypersensitivity to the components included in the product;
• dermatological diseases;
• psoriasis;
• lupus;
• pemphigus;
• malignant and benign neoplasms;
• phlebeurysm;
• the presence of small scratches, rashes or wounds on the skin;
• after visiting the solarium;
• close location to the surface of blood vessels and the existing vascular network.

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Using cosmetics when visiting a bathhouse helps you get rid of excess weight and cellulite, give your skin a healthy look, and also feel more energetic and self-confident.

Homemade sea salt scrub

Sea salt is rich in minerals that help your skin look young and healthy. Using this scrub after a bath improves blood circulation and also helps reduce problems such as scars and stretch marks (not old ones).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sea salt;
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil;
• 5-15 drops of any essential oil.

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients to form a thick paste.
2. Transfer the finished scrub into a glass container with a lid. Store in a cool dry place.

Scrubs for dry skin

The products will help not only free the skin from the upper layers of the epidermis, that is, dead cells, but also enrich it with nutrients. One of them is pumpkin scrubs. To prepare, you will need to grind the hard parts of the pumpkin and add coconut oil.

Another recipe is based on small oatmeal with kefir. The scrub has anti-inflammatory properties, so it helps reduce the appearance of acne. The scrub with pomegranates helps reduce skin rashes and also eliminate minor sunburns.

Use one of the recipes listed. You will definitely like the result!

Coconut scrub with salt and sugar

This recipe is a homemade analogue of the “Coconut” scrub from VkusVill. A dry scrub with a delicate coconut aroma perfectly cleanses, moisturizes and softens the skin, and has a rejuvenating effect.

Ingredients:

• 15 grams of small coconut flakes;
• 2 tablespoons salt;
• 3 tablespoons sugar;
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil.

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
2. Use immediately on washed skin.

You can pound the coconut shavings a little in a mortar to soften the particles slightly.

How to use body scrubs correctly?

After performing bath procedures, the skin should be moistened with warm water and a scrub should be applied in a circular motion.

For greater effect, use your fingers to gently massage the skin with the scrub for several minutes. There should be no feeling of discomfort or pain. There is no need to rub very hard so as not to injure the skin.

Then rinse off the remaining scrub from the skin with cool water.

Expert opinion

Lovkachev Boris Petrovich

Bath master who knows everything about steaming

It is better to massage the skin of the legs from the bottom up, from the ankles to the hips along the lymph flow, thighs, buttocks, abdomen - in a circular motion. This is necessary in order not to disrupt the functioning of the lymphatic system and speed it up. Improving lymph flow allows you to get an anti-cellulite effect.

Body scrub is a simple and effective care product that can quickly put your skin in order. Making bath scrubs yourself is not difficult, but using them is even easier. They are an excellent alternative to purchased scrubs, they are more affordable and not dangerous, since the main ingredients are sugar/salt, oil and healthy natural additives. Homemade scrubs can be used to both cleanse and soften and nourish your skin.

The benefits of homemade cosmetics

A scrub is a cosmetic product consisting of abrasive particles and a softening base. Substance:

• effectively cleanses the skin of impurities;
• exfoliates dead cells;
• protects against the harmful effects of negative factors;
• saturates with oxygen, moisture and nutrients;
• rejuvenates the skin;
• promotes weight loss;
• eliminates cellulite;
• makes the skin soft, soft and smooth.

Therefore, every self-respecting young lady is simply obliged to use these incredibly useful remedies. After all, it is unlikely that a beloved man will be delighted with rough and flabby skin. It’s not difficult to prepare an excellent scrub at home, which is effective, cheap and simple. Ready? We introduce ourselves as a maestro of traditional medicine, and begin to create cosmetic masterpieces with our own hands! Go!

Question answer

Can a scrub be harmful to the skin?

If there are no irritations, wounds or microcracks on the skin, using the scrub will be absolutely safe. Scrubs work great on dry, rough areas of skin on elbows, knees and heels.

Which scrub is better: sugar or salt?

Sugar grains have a less pronounced abrasive effect (due to their rounded shape), so sugar-based scrubs are softer. This allows them to be used to care for even sensitive areas of the skin.

How long can homemade scrubs be stored?

As a rule, most homemade scrubs can be stored for several months, provided that storage rules are followed. The specific timing also depends on the ingredients included in the scrub.

Can I use homemade scrubs to cleanse my face?

It’s possible, but to do this you need to choose the most gentle oil-based scrub options.

What oil is best for a sugar scrub?

Olive oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, or virgin coconut oil are good choices for sugar scrubs.

What it is?

A cosmetic scrub is a product in the form of an emulsion or gentle cream containing small abrasive particles. For facial care, scrubs containing small particles are used. To cleanse the body, harsher means are used.

Various exfoliating components are used to prepare scrubs:

• sea ​​salt;
• granulated sugar;
• orange zest;
• apricot kernels;
• cereals;
• coffee grounds;
• or artificial granules.

The compositions are used not only to cleanse the skin, but also to achieve the effect of weight loss, whitening and rejuvenation.