If you pamper your skin in your 20s then it will stay beautiful till your 40s and even 50s. By pampering, we don't mean to shell your bucks, but yes, we ask you to raid your kitchen which has gold ingredients that will just take your skin to a whole new level. We have often shared in our posts the importance of exfoliation and as we care about you, we bring top facial scrubs that will slough off the dead skin cells and apart from a super soft skin it will even make your skin youthful and plump. Let's dive into the DIY facial scrubs and how they will work on giving a young and plump complexion.
# DIY Scrub 1:
You need:
1 teaspoon of ground almonds
1 tablespoon of rice powder
1 tablespoon of full-fat milk/ milk powder
Mix all the ingredients and gently smear it on your face. Let it rest for 2 minutes and then with wet fingers start scrubbing your face in circular motion. Do this weekly, twice and notice youthful skin in a few months.
Why this works:
Almond and rice powder peels off the dead skin layer and boost the healthy skin cells. Almond is rich in Vitamin E that will give suppleness to your skin, whereas rice powder has skin lightening properties that will fade the spots, marks, scars and give a blemish free skin. Whereas milk will remove blackheads, grime from your face and keep your skin clean.
# DIY Scrub 2:
You need:
1 tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of oatmeal
Whip the ingredients and apply it all on your face. Let it stay for 2 minutes and then scrub your face in circular motion. This scrub is perfect for oily skin beauties.
Why this works:
Apple cider vinegar will improve the skin texture, balances the pH levels and keeps your skin youthful, whereas the high content of Vitamin C in the lemon will banish the blemishes on your face, increase collagen production, maintain elastin, and bring a natural glow. And oatmeal will soak the excess sebum and slough the dead skin cells, promote healthy and new skin cells.
#DIY Scrub 3:
You need:
1 tablespoon rice powder
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon coconut milk
Mix the ingredients, if you want you can skip coconut milk and use rose water. Apply it on your face and scrub after 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Why this works:
Rice powder has skin brightening properties, whereas honey will hydrate and keep bacteria away from your face. Also, coconut milk has fats, antioxidants that will keep signs of aging at bay. Apply this weekly, twice and get plump, supple skin.
#DIY Scrub 4:
You need:
2 tablespoon of grated cucumber
1 green tea bag or 1 teaspoon of green tea
1 teaspoon of brown sugar Whip the ingredients and apply it on your face, neck and gently scrub it and then wash your face with cool water.
Why this works:
Cucumber is rich in antioxidants, silica that will rejuvenate your skin and maintain a healthy look. Also, green tea is chock full of antioxidants that will combat fine lines, wrinkles, and brown sugar will act as an Exfoliator that will peel off the dead skin cells and make your skin baby soft and youthful.
#DIY Scrub 5:
You need:
1 teaspoon of crushed rose petals
2 teaspoons of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of baking soda
Take fresh rose petals and crush it with your hand. Mix it with coconut oil and baking soda and smear it on your face. Let it rest and then start scrubbing and rinse your face with cool water.
Why this works:
Rose petals are excellent for sensitive skin ladies. It is rich in Vitamin C that will boost the collagen production and coconut oil will work in hydrating the skin, whereas baking soda will expel the dirt and dead skin cells on your skin layer.
Start using these scrubs twice a week and drop off the years from your look. Share with us which of these are your favorite scrubs in the comments below.
