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We know it really starts to add up when you buy expensive facial scrubs to take care of your skin. If you want to save some money and avoid any synthetic products, there are a lot of effective scrubs you can make with things you probably have around your kitchen. The type of scrub you use depends on your skin’s current condition, so we’ve picked a ton of the best recipes you can try to find the one that works perfectly for you!
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QuestionWhat does the cinnamon scrub do?Community AnswerThe cinnamon scrub helps to reduce pimples, helps in removal of dark spots, and softens your skin.
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QuestionWhat's the best time for a sugar scrub?Community AnswerAfter a shower at night. The hot water from the shower will soften the top layer of your skin and make it easier for the scrub to clean out the pores.
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QuestionWhich among these is best for dry skin?Community AnswerUse the one with coconut oil, sugar and lemon. The oil really helps with dry skin. The sugar and lemon cleanses the skin.
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Always test your homemade scrubs on a small patch of skin first to make sure you don’t have any adverse reactions.[28]Thanks
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- I know the coffee ground mix facial looks and sounds disgusting, but it is amazing and works so well!
- Test any mask first on the skin of your arm to see if you have an allergic reaction to it.
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- ↑ https://helloglow.co/homemade-face-scrubs/
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- ↑ https://thedermreview.com/truth-coffee-face-masks/
- ↑ https://helloglow.co/homemade-face-scrubs/
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- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609166/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/milk-and-honey-facial-scrub-381480
- ↑ R. Sonia Batra, MD, MSc, MPH. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 14 May 2021.
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-face-masks-you-can-make-with-coconut-oil-2017-4
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- ↑ https://www.vogue.in/content/5-diy-homemade-skin-care-face-scrubs-for-glowing-skin-aloe-vera-banana-coffee
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-aloe/art-20362267
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/-5nDppR0x8Q?t=87
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- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5796020/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7020168/
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/g32711085/diy-face-scrubs/
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- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5490584/
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- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15389574/
- ↑ https://www.vogue.in/content/5-diy-homemade-skin-care-face-scrubs-for-glowing-skin-aloe-vera-banana-coffee
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- ↑ https://labmuffin.com/how-to-exfoliate-3-choosing-the-right-exfoliants/
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- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home
About This Article
To make your own facial scrub, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of cool extra-strength green tea into a bowl. Then, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of honey and stir the mixture together. You can store your homemade scrub in a sealed jar for several weeks. When you're ready to use your scrub, gently rub it into your face with your hands, and then immediately wipe it off with a wet washcloth. To learn how to make other scrubs, like a coconut oil, sugar, and lemon scrub, scroll down!
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"I opened up my pores with a warm washcloth first, then mixed my creamy Lancome facial cleanser with white sugar. I scrubbed it on for 5 minutes, then let it sit an additional 10 minutes. I have soft, dewy, glowing skin that looks amazing!"..." more