How to prepare natural body scrubs

How to make natural body scrubs.

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Body scrubs help to exfoliate the skin, eliminate dead cells and make the skin smoother and brighterAnd instead of chasing the latest product launched by some cosmetics company, try making them at home, with genuine, natural, and inexpensive ingredients. From coffee grounds to sea salt, from cinnamon to baking soda.

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Espresso

I coffee grounds They're perfect for making a body scrub. Add a pinch of table salt and a tablespoon of olive oil: you'll see the results. This is the simplest and most effective recipe:

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds
  • 1–2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
  • A few drops of vanilla or orange essential oil (optional)

Use

Massage in circular motions onto damp skin for 2–3 minutes, then rinse: coffee stimulates microcirculation and can help improve the appearance of the skin.

Honey with sugar and olive oil

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar
  • 2 spoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sweet almond oil

Use

Apply to slightly damp skin, massage gently, and rinse: honey is hydrating and has soothing properties, perfect if you have particularly sensitive skin.

Sea salt and lemon

An ideal scrub for  normal or slightly dry skin, but not recommended for sensitive skin.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 tablespoons fine sea salt
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 spoons of olive oil

Use

Massage using circular motions, avoiding irritated or very sensitive areas, and then rinse well.

Banana and oats

A scrub suitable for dry or delicate skin

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground oat flakes
  • 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt (optional)

Use

Apply it as an exfoliating mask, leave it on for a few minutes and rinse: oatmeal is gentle and soothing, excellent if your skin is easily irritated.

Apple and brown sugar

A delicate, scented and very useful scrub.

Ingredients

  • Half an organic apple (coarsely grated or blended, with the pulp)
  • 2 spoons of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (sweet almond, olive, or coconut)
  •  1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Preparation

  • Grate or blend the apple until you obtain a soft pulp.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Add the oil (and honey if you want more nourishment).
  • Mix well: it should be moist but not liquid.

Use

  • Apply it on the moist skin in the shower
  • Massage with gentle circular motions for 1–2 minutes
  • Focus on elbows, knees and heels
  • Rinse with warm water

The apple contains natural acids and antioxidants which help make the skin brighter and fresher.

Aloe vera

The aloe vera scrub makes the skin smooth, fresh and very soft.

Ingredients

  • 2 spoons of pure aloe vera gel
  • 2 spoons of sugar (white for sensitive skin, cane for a more decisive effect)
  • sweet almond oil or jojoba

Preparation

Mix everything until you obtain a grainy and smooth cream.

Use

  • Apply to the skin humid
  • Massage very gently for 1-2 minutes
  • Rinse with warm water

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