13 Must-try homemade scrubs for oily skin
CTM, i.e. cleansing, toning, and moisturizing is an integral part of the skincare routine and should be followed religiously. Cleansing helps in getting rid of dirt, oil, and debris from the face, toning keeps the skin nourished, and moisturizer prevents dryness and balances the pH value of the skin. Apart from the CTM routine, it is also important to use homemade body scrubs and facial scrubs to keep your skin healthy and vibrant. People with oily skin often experience various problems like acne, pimples, clogged pores, blackheads, large pores, and so on, so here we have come up with the best homemade scrubs for oily skin that are must-try.
Best homemade scrubs for oily skin: Body scrubs and facial scrubs
Homemade body scrubs are a great way to revitalize your skin. Try these body scrubs recipes now:
1. Cucumber face scrub
Cucumber scrub for the face works effectively in getting rid of the excess oil from the skin. Cucumber has astringent properties and helps in shrinking pores which are a huge problem for people with oily skin. There are many other benefits of cucumber for skin: it soothes the skin, keeps the skin hydrated, reduces swelling, and deals with the signs of aging. With continuous use, this DIY facial scrub will make your skin clean and clear.
Ingredients to be used:
1/2 fresh cucumber
How to prepare the scrub
Take 1/2 of a cucumber and grate it properly. If you want, you can also add a few drops of rose water to it and apply it to your face. Massage the cucumber mask for three to five minutes and rinse the scrub pack off with cool water.
Make sure to apply this scrub when your face is clean, and apply a mild moisturizer after rinsing off the scrub.
How often can we use this scrub?
You can use this cucumber facial scrub two times a week for the best results.
2. Kiwi and sugar scrub
DIY sugar scrubs are popular worldwide, but to make them even better, you can mix kiwi with sugar. Kiwi is a rich source of vitamin E and antioxidants that brightens up the skin and prevents the buildup of dead skin cells. This nutritious fruit also regenerates and hydrates the skin. Sugar, on the other hand, is a marvelous exfoliator and effectively removes dead skin cells, leading to healthy skin.
Ingredients to be used:
• 1 kiwi
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• Three to five drops of extra virgin olive oil
How to prepare the scrub
Take a whole kiwi fruit and squish it properly into pulp. Add two teaspoons of sugar and four drops of organic olive oil to it. Stir these magical ingredients well and massage the kiwi-sugar scrub on your face gently. Keep massaging for five to ten minutes and then wash it off with water.
How often can we use this scrub?
This is a great homemade scrub for glowing skin and can be used once a week.
Note: People with sensitive skin can skip the sugar in this homemade body scrub recipe. Read More...