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6 Best Natural Face and Body Scrubs For Soft And Glowing Skin

natural face scrubs
natural face scrubs

Hello there,

Natural scrubs are a perfect solution to fix tired and dull skin in minutes. With so many commercial options available in the market, one can get intimidated by which one to use. Let me save you the trouble and instead try these natural face scrubs for soft and glowing skin. I grew up watching my grandmama drying the left-out peels of various fruits, like orange, lemon, pomegranate, etc. and I wondered why is she doing so?? Until I discovered the beauty benefits of natural products. Nature has bestowed us with all the answers to our questions. We just need to open our eyes, admire and incorporate them into our daily life. Nature has a cure for everything.  

So as promised, here are six natural face scrubs to scrub away your dead skin. You can choose whatever you like according to your skin type. Just a reminder; If you have oily skin; exfoliate once a week and for dry skin, once fifteen days will do them justice. you can use these on the body as well. Simply, increase the quantity as per your requirements.

Have a look at the guidelines before you start: Do not scrub the delicate areas.

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List of 6 Best Natural Face scrubs for soft and glowing skin


1) Dreaming of glowing skin and smelling Heavenly??…. Try this

     Orange Peel Powder Face Scrub

natural face scrubs


Ingredients :

  • 1Tsp Orange peel powder (dry the orange peel under the sunlight until it gets dry completely, grind the sundried peel in the grinder and Voila!!…it’s ready)
  • 1Tsp Rose Water 
  • 1Tsp Yogurt for oily skin / 1Tsp Full cream Milk for dry skin 

Directions :

Take all the ingredients and mix them together, keeping the consistency of the paste a little coarse. Take a pinch and start scrubbing gently. Scrub your face for about five minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. We can store this scrub for around 48 hrs under refrigeration.   

Benefits:

  • This is by far the best face scrub for oily skin.
  • Reduces pigmentation, blemishes, and discoloration and lightens the skin.
  • Keeps acne, whiteheads, and blackheads at bay.
  • It gives you super smooth and glowing skin.
  • Besides, you get all the benefits of the essential oils present in the peel, which enhances the texture of your skin, tones, and tightens,
  • Thoroughly cleanse and reduces the size of pores.

This scrub is my favorite among the six natural face scrubs mentioned here. This smells like “HEAVEN” ……..trust me:). It’s going to take all your stress away. Such is the calmness in this face scrub. 

Don’t Believe me……. Try it yourself 🙂 Also, check out how to use orange peel for glowing skin.


2) Oh My!! Stretch marks and cellulite..Try this

     Coffee Sugar Scrub

coffee sugar face scrub

Ingredients :

  • 1Tsp Ground Coffee
  •  Sugar – 1tsp
  • Coconut oil – 1Tsp (use Almond oil for sensitive skin)

Directions :

Simply mix coffee and sugar in a bowl and add coconut oil and there you go!! The process is the same.   

Benefits:

  • Tightens and tones the skin, leaving it super smooth.
  • The Best scrub for reducing CELLULITE.
  • Coconut oil is a great softener and also prevents premature aging of the skin because of its well-known antioxidant properties.

3) Chapped lips?? …. Try this

     Sugar Citrus Scrub

natural face scrubs

Ingredients :

  •  Lime juice- 1Tsp
  • Sugar –1Tsp
  •  Honey 
  • 1tsp Olive oil (optional)

Directions :

Simply mix lime juice and slightly churned sugar in a bowl and add honey and start scrubbing gently. If you feel the harshness of the scrub, crush the sugar into powder before using it. Again, this is a preference.

Benefits:

  • Vitamins in lemon tighten, lighten and brighten the complexion of your skin.
  • Glycolic acid in sugar even out the skin tone cleans pores and improves skin texture by removing the dead skin.
  • Antioxidants in Honey prevent aging, honey being a natural humectant locks water into the skin and keeps the skin hydrated.
  • The anti-bacterial properties in this scrub reduce breakouts in acne-prone skin.
  • Vit. E in olive oil heals the skin.
  • This can also be used on your lips. Works wonders on your petals leaving them soft and luscious pink.

This is the easiest on the go scrub, among the list of the best natural face scrubs.


4) Dull skin …Try this

     Coconut Sugar Face Scrub

natural face scrubs

Ingredients :

  • 1Tsp Coconut oil (Do not heat)
  • A tsp Sugar / Brown sugar
  • Lemon/orange zest (optional)

Directions :

Simply mix coconut oil and sugar in a bowl and start scrubbing gently. Massage in a circular motion for a min. Rinse and pat dry.

Benefits :

  • Glycolic acid in sugar even out the skin tone cleans pores and improves skin texture by removing the dead skin.
  • Exfoliates, Hydrates and prevents dullness.
  • Anti- Bacterial properties in coconut oil prevent acne and reduce any chances of skin infection.
  • Boosts circulation.
  • Vit E in coconut oil prevents inflammation due to sunburns.

5) Roasted long enough on the beach?? …Try this 

     Gram flour and yogurt  face scrub

natural face scrubs

                                                             

Ingredients :

  • 1Tsp gram flour (Besan)
  • 1Tsp Yogurt (curd)

Directions :

 Mix both the ingredients in a bowl and start scrubbing gently. Massage in a circular motion for a min. Rinse and pat dry. This is one of the most basic scrubs used in Indian households. Highly effective and can be used as a face pack and for cleansing as well, depending upon the coarseness of the gram flour. Works on all skin types.

Benefits :

  • Very effective in Tan removal
  • Exfoliates, Hydrates and prevents dullness.
  • Cleanses the pores thoroughly and reduce oiliness.
  • Boosts circulation and lightens the skin.
  • Removes final facial hair.

6) Premature Aging ?? …Try this

     Pomegranate peel scrub 

anti aging scrub

Ingredients :

  • 1Tsp Pomegranate Peel Powder
  • Take a Tsp Rosewater for oily skin / 1Tsp Milk for Dry skin
  • 1Tsp Fuller’s Earth {multanimitti}  (Optional)

Directions :

 Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and start scrubbing gently. Massage in a circular motion for a min. Rinse and pat dry.

Benefits :

  • Extensively rich in antioxidants, Pomegranate prevents the breakdown of collagen which in turn combats premature aging of the skin.
  • Great Exfoliator.
  • Cleanses the pores thoroughly and prevents acne and rashes.
  • Boosts circulation.
  • Pomegranate peel is a highly effective sunblocking agent, this prevents and repairs damage caused to the skin by UV sun rays. 

These natural face scrubs are inexpensive and all the ingredients used here are easily available in your kitchen. I hope you enjoyed reading the article and will use these scrubs on your face or body. Which face scrub you liked the most, do let me know your suggestions and any queries related to this in the comment section below and If you liked the post then, Please Subscribe and share because Sharing is Caring!!

Stay happy n Stay natural !!

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