A good DIY face scrub can keep your skin fresh and glowing all year long. Scrubs rid of skin of dead cells and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne and wrinkles. Regular exfoliation also helps your moisturizers and serums to work more effectively.  

Making your own organic scrub at home is simple, and requires using just a few ingredients that your probably already have.

Here’s what you’ll need A good carrier oil such as Coconut, jojoba, almond or apricot

Mixing bowl

Mixing spoon

Measuring cup

Measuring Spoons

Food Processer or grinder for the oatmeal scrub ( feel free to leave the oats whole, it’s really a personal choice.)

Essential Oils

Organic rolled Oats

Airtight container

Here are a few recipes I love.

Oatmeal and Yogurt

Pure colloidal oatmeal is soothing and anti-inflammatory. It’s a great antioxidant and gently cleanses without irritation. Yogurt, has natural lactic acid, and helps to exfoliate dead skin.

This scrub works well for combination skin

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. finely ground rolled oats
• 1 tbsp. organic plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp. jojoba or coconut oil

Directions

1. Grind oats into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or food processor. (or leave whole)
2. Mix all ingredients well in mixing bowl.
3. Apply to clean skin in gentle circles for about 30 to 60 seconds.
4. Rinse the scrub from your skin with lukewarm water.
5. Store any remaining mixture in an airtight container and keep in fridge

Lemon Face Scrub

This scrub is fantastic for getting rid of unwanted blackheads. The antiseptic properties in lemon   juice help kill bacteria and reduce inflammation and excess sebum. Be careful not to use to much lemon juice, as overuse can irritate skin, and make sure to apply a good sunscreen after, as it can make skin more sensitive to the sun.

Ingredients:

 
  . ½ tsp lemon
  . 1 tbsp salt
  . 1 tsp purified/distilled water

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well and rub onto skin in a circular motion. Scrub gently for two to three minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with your normal skincare routine.

Lavender/Geranium/Sugar Scrub

I love a good Essential Oil scrub and this one is great for drier, more sensitive skin. The lavender and geranium essential oils are hydrating and calming and the sugar gently exfoliates without irritation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• ½ cup coconut, jojoba, or apricot kernel oil
• 3 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil 

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients well
2. To apply, place 1 Tbsp in your hand and massage gently on face
3. Rinse and pat dry.
4. Store in a glass container

Banana oatmeal scrub

This antioxidant banana/oatmeal blend which works well for oily skin.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 2 tbsp. finely ground rolled oats
• 1 tbsp. organic plain Greek yogurt

Directions

1. Use a fork to mash your banana
2. Grind oats in a food processor to a fine powder (or leave whole).
3. Mix all ingredients in your mixing bowl.
4. Massage into skin in circular motions for 30 to 60 seconds.
5. Rinse clean
6. Store any leftovers in airtight container in fridge

How often should I exfoliate?

While a good exfoliation is great for your skin, you want to make sure not to over do it.

For oily skin, 2- 3 times a week is fine, but for drier more sensitive skins, or if your prone to acne, once a week is enough.

Avoid exfoliating if you are sunburned, or if you have any skin that’s broken, chapped or irritated.

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