8 Easy DIY Scrub Recipes For Healthy Skin

Humans are well known for learning things the hard way. There came a period when scientific research and advancement took place on a massive scale. Scientists were indulged in devising new and effective methods that would yield optimal results. It was only after experimenting with those unnatural ways that people soon realized were wrong and reverted to the old, tried and tested methods.

The same can be said about skincare and beauty products. Natural skincare has been in use by men and women since thousands of years ago. Queen Cleopatra of Egypt is known for being the pioneer in the field of skincare and beauty products. Similarly, milk baths of the Baroque era are famous for their beauty yielding benefits and use of Yucca extract by Native Americans in olden times for healthy hair growth are still talked about.

Store-bought skincare products

Skincare becomes utmost important as soon as people cross the age of 30. Aging dulls and damages the skin with fine lines and wrinkles emerging at sensitive points. Going an extra mile and following a proper skincare regime can slow aging, brighten skin and yield a spotless look.

If you observe, you would notice how greatly the skincare industry is flourishing. There are devoted sections in almost all departmental stores housing a myriad of skincare products boasting to be the most effective. After every few months, we get to know about a certain newly launched brand which is said to have amazingly beneficial skincare products.

The cosmeticians know how people are crazy after having the perfect skin and if they play their cards correctly, they can easily win a good number of loyal customers.

Are store-bought skin care products good?

There is no denying that store shelves filled with skincare products make a difference to your skin. This is what makes this industry flourish. These products are made after years of scientific study and research. Cosmeticians aim to bring you products that are full of beneficial ingredients and can stay at your shelves for a longer period.

Like almost everything that is packed with unnatural components, these skincare products also come with their share of setbacks. With natural products you are always sure things cannot go wrong.

DIY Vs Store-bought skincare products

Over the years science has also agreed that natural skin care methods were more beneficial and less damaging. Some of these natural ways include colloidal oatmeal and Aloe Vera for dermatitis, green tea niacinamide for acne and rosacea, and licorice, green tea, and acai berry for hyperpigmentation.

There are many reasons why homemade skincare products are better than store bought ones. Let us discuss a few here.

• Generalized products

We agree that everyone has a different type of skin which requires a different skincare regime and products. You might be having oily skin whereas your friend might be having combination skin. All skin types cannot be treated with the same product. This is why something that suits you doesn’t quite give out the same results on your friend.

When you follow a certain recipe to make skincare products yourself, you do this keeping in mind the list of ingredients and how each of them might affect your skin. For example, egg whites are good for oily hair whereas they turn normal hair frizzy. With DIY products, you can come up with something that is jam-packed with ingredients that target your skin and its issues.

• Commercial products 

Many store-bought products claim to be full of natural ingredients. In reality, these products only contain a very small amount of such beneficial ingredients. They are replaced in quantity by unnatural ingredients which are not very expensive and promise a good profit margin. With DIY products, you know how much and which ingredients are being added to the product. Also, you will always choose the best quality of the ingredients.

• Environment-Friendly

 Store-bought products are not only harmful to your skin to a certain limit but also threatening for the environment. Foaming agents, chemicals and petroleum by-products that are flushed down the drain are extremely hazardous to the environment, water, and marine life.

With DIY products, the ingredients are safe for the environment and marine life. Also, the bottles and containers can be reused which reduces plastic pollution.

Incredible DIY scrub recipes:

Enough of the theoretical talks. Let us now move on with some amazing practical stuff. We have compiled a list of some of the amazing DIY scrubs. Beware, do not eat them; they are too delicious we know!!

1. Orange Juice facial scrub

 This is hands down the best exfoliating and astringent scrub. The citrus juice plays its part. Orange juice is full of vitamin C that increases the production of collagen. Thus it acts as an amazing anti-aging agent. The orange juice scrub is helpful in unclogging the clogged pores, preventing acne and reducing dark spots.

How to make it:

• Juice and pulp of one orange
• 2 tsp of lemon juice and
• 1 tsp of sugar
• 1 tsp of raw honey

Combine all these ingredients in a bowl and mix them well. Then, apply this mixture on a clean and dry face and massage gently in circular motions for 2 minutes. Rinse off with water and apply any good moisturizer. Brace yourself to experience amazing results just after first use. You can replace orange juice with lemon juice too.

2. Himalayan salt scrub

Himalayan salt is known for its mineral content and plethora of benefits associated with it. This salt is pure, chemical free and unprocessed due to which it is getting very much popular among fitness freaks. Himalayan pink salt has so many benefits for the skin due to its therapeutic and healing properties. Himalayan salt is good to treat acne as well.

How to make it:

• 2 tbsps. Himalayan salt
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp sweet almond oil
• ½ tsp jojoba oil
• Few drops of lavender oil

Combine all these ingredients well until you get a scrub like texture. Then apply this fragrant scrub on your face and massage gently. Then wash your face and apply moisturizer. This scrub will remove the dead skin cells while giving your face natural healthy glow.

3. DIY Rice scrub

Japanese women have been using rice for centuries because of its anti-aging and skin whiting properties. Rice is also a great exfoliant and helps in absorbing excess oil and sebum and reducing sunburn.

How to make it:

• 1 cup rice powder
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsps. Honey

Mix all these ingredients well until you get a paste-like mixture. Then apply this exfoliating rice scrub on a clean and dry face and massage gently with fingers in a circular motion. Rinse with lukewarm water and apply moisture. This scrub will exfoliate and cleanse your skin to make it smooth and clear. For better results use it once a week.

4. Brown sugar scrub

This DIY scrub works wonders for the skin. It is great to get rid of dead skin cells gently.   It also gives the skin necessary hydration and moisture. You will feel the noticeable results after just one application.

How to make it:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 tbsp. raw honey
• 1 tsp essential oil (Any of your choice that suits your skin)

Blend a cup of brown sugar with half a cup of coconut oil and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract to yield a sweet and vanilla-ish smelling scrub. You can add honey for adding a moisturizing attribute to the scrub or replace coconut oil with olive oil. This is the beauty of DIY. You can swap or add things according to your need.

5. Fruity sugar scrub

This scrub is too delicious to keep yourself away from eating it. It is rich with vitamins and minerals that nourish your skin to make it healthy and naturally glowing.

How to make it:

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1/8 cup coconut oil
• Few drops of peppermint oil

Make puree from blueberries. Add a cup of sugar and one-eighth cup of coconut oil. Scrub away all the dead skin and impurities from your skin with this beauty. Other versions of this scrub can be made by replacing blueberries with lemon zest, mango, pineapple or papaya. You can even whip up a scrub made with pumpkin.

6. Peppermint scrub 

Peppermint is known for its invigorating properties. This is why it is a common product used in toothpaste. You can refresh your entire being with this scrub.

How to make it:

• 1 cup Epsom salt or Himalayan pink salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• Few drops of peppermint oil

Just mix Himalayan salt or Epsom salt with few drops of peppermint oil and a quarter cup of coconut oil. Everybody likes you in the highest of your spirits. Keep up your charm with this refreshing scrub. You can make variations of this scrub like cucumber mint or eucalyptus and spearmint.

7. Oatmeal Honey scrub 

Next time you make oatmeal, put aside some to give your skin the nourishment of these amazing grains. Its anti-aging properties make it more useful ingredient in skincare products. It is an amazing exfoliant that removes dead skin cells gently by retaining the moisture.

How to make it:

• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tbsp. raw honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil 

Blend half a cup of oats in a food processor. Add three-quarters of a cup of brown sugar, half cup white sugar, two tablespoons honey and a quarter cup of coconut oil. This scrub will rejuvenate your skin and moisturize it.

8. Green tea scrub

There is no denying to the health benefits that are achieved by drinking green tea. It helps in reducing the signs of aging, protecting the skin from harmful rays of the sun and fighting acne. What is surprising is how beneficial it is for your skin when you scrub it off. It removes dead skin cells and excess oil and thus increases the cell regeneration process.

How to make it:

• ½ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 green tea bag

Combine half a cup of coconut oil with one and a quarter cup sugar. Add green tea leaves from one teabag. Mash the leaves to yield a homogenous mixture. You can experiment with black tea leaves or coffee grounds and be amazed by the amazing results. You will notice a visible reduction in redness and will get healthy glowing skin.

Wrap up 

Our health gets affected and benefitted not only from things that we consume. There are many other ways through which things reach our system. When we apply something on our skin, it is absorbed by the system and it greatly affects it. It is therefore recommended to use products that are of optimum quality.

Betty Gabriel: (Author Bio)

Hi! There, I am Betty! A writer and blogger at Himalayan Salt Valley. I mostly write about healthy lifestyle and everything natural. My love for trying out new things is never-ending. My goal is to make my fellow humans aware of such natural things and help them in developing habits that can improve their everyday life as well. I’m on a mission to help people start living a sustainable healthy life. Go Natural, Go Healthy!