If you’re looking to amp up your skincare routine, then weekly exfoliation of your skin can be a great way to get smoother and softer skin. Exfoliating is a process to give a natural glow by scrubbing away dead and flaky skin cells away. It helps in stimulating blood circulation and breathes new life into your skin. There are multiple ways to exfoliate your skin easily at home without spending much on buying new products. While there is a buzz around sugar scrubs all over the internet, luckily you can DIY them at home with simple ingredients which you can find in your kitchen. In this article, you will be learning about 3 easy DIY sugar scrubs.
What is a sugar scrub – what are the benefits of using it?
As the name suggests, sugar scrubs are made using 3 types of sugar brown sugar, pure cane sugar, and turbinado or raw sugar. It is paired with a moisturizing humectant and essential or botanical oil for aroma.
There are multiple benefits of using a sugar scrub over your regular scrubs. Firstly, they buff away dead and dry skin cells away. They gently scrub your skin without causing breakouts and once the granules come in contact with water they dissolve, while the oil in the scrub helps to moisturize your skin, without feeling dry.
Adding a sugar scrub to your weekly skincare routine will not only feel luxurious on your skin, moreover, the sugar is a natural ingredient in your home and is also safe for the environment. (unlike microbeads which pollute the environment)
3 Best DIY sugar scrub recipes
You can easily make sugar scrubs at home with some basic ingredients. Down below are the best 3 DIY recipes that you can try which are beneficial for your skin and your wallet. You can opt for any recipe and need to mix all the ingredients in a bowl or jar. Gather these ingredients and get ready to glow!
1. Sweet Honey Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 5 tablespoon Honey
- 1 lemon
Make sure the consistency is not very runny it should be sandy. You can add more sugar if the mixture runs down like a soup.
2. Coffee Brown Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil/ sweet almond oil
- 1 tablespoon coffee powder
- 1 pinch of cinnamon powder (optional)
Mix all the ingredients and do not store the scrub for too long to prevent the formation of bacteria.
3. Turmeric Sugar Scrubs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 spoon of turmeric powder
- 3 -4 spoons of almond oil/ olive oil
How long does homemade scrub last?
A DIY sugar scrub can be best used within 1 month when stored in an airtight container after use. Do not make large quantities of scrubs, try making small and fresh batches to use.
How often should I exfoliate my skin?
It is always suggested to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week. Do not scrub your body every day, as it may lead to dry and irritated skin.
If you have dry or sensitive skin then you should exfoliate your skin only once a week. If suffering from any skin condition, it is always advised to concern your, dermatologist.
QUICK TIP! always apply your scrub while taking a shower and gently massage the scrub in a circular motion, then rinse it off with warm water.
You can use any of the mentioned above scrubs to exfoliate your skin. These DIY sugar scrubs are a great at-home option as they are not only a quick way but easy too. Make sure that you are not using these scrubs on the skin that is cracked, irritated or sunburnt.
If you don ‘t have time to DIY these scrubs and want extra love and care with more of skin nourishing ingredients then you can definately invest in BUBL skincare shea sugar scrubs. The scrubs are sulphates and paraben free for soft and smooth skin and last up to 12 months.