There are many commercial products found on the market, but they contain chemicals. So the best way to exfoliate your skin is with natural ingredients that are inexpensive and easily available in your kitchen.
Over the period of time dead skin cells and dirt’s accumulate on skin make it dull and darker. At this time exfoliation is the one important process done to get a clear and glowing skin.
In this article, I explain about skin exfoliation, benefits and homemade exfoliators. So keep reading!
Why is exfoliation good for your skin?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, dirt and dead skin from the outer layer of skin can be removed by exfoliation. This can also stimulate collagen production and make the skin brighter.
Exfoliation can improve the efficacy of topical applications. That is a cream can penetrate easily on exfoliator skin.
How can you make homemade skin exfoliators?
Even after washing and cleaning every day, dead skin may present on the skin ,therefore exfoliation is necessary.
To get beautiful, glowing skin, here’s how you can make homemade skin exfoliators:
Coffee and sugar scrub
This is one of the best scrubs, ingredients are found easily in your home.
A 2015 study shows caffeine in Coffee is rich in anti-oxidants helps in fight with cellulite to decrease in their appearance.
Sugar is an inexpensive and easily available ingredient that works as a great exfoliator to get rid of dead skin.
Olive oil penetrates deep into the skin and moisturises it.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of grounded coffee
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
- Combine and mix all the ingredients to make a coarse paste.
- Apply this paste to a clean face.
- Use finger tips to massage 5-10 minutes gently in circular motions.
- Wash your skin with lukewarm water.
- Coffee scrub is suitable for oily skin.
Note: Use this scrub 2-3 times a week to get smooth, glowing skin.
Lemon, honey, and sugar
This scrub contains Lemon is rich in vitamin exfoliators and is C helps in nourishment, spotless of skin. Honey is act as antibacterial also having moisturising properties. Sugar is one of the best natural exfoliator easily available at home.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- 1 whole lemon
Directions
- Slice the lemon in half and squeeze it into a bowl.
- Add honey and sugar to it and mix well.
- Apply this mixture to clean skin.
- Gently massage your skin with your fingers in circular motions for 5–10 minutes.
- Cleanse your skin and wash with lukewarm or cold water.
- This scrub is useful for oily and combination skin.
Note: Use this scrub twice a week for better results.
Coconut oil and sugar
This homemade exfoliating scrub contains coconut oil and sugar, which help exfoliate and hydrate your skin.
This scrub may be a good choice for dry skin.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of grounded sugar
- ½ cup of coconut oil
Direction
- Mix the ingredients coconut oil and sugar and make a coarse paste.
- Apply to the skin and gently massage for 5–10 minutes.
- Wash out the scrub with lukewarm water.
Note: Use this scrub once or twice a week.
Here is the video of How to exfoliate your skin by a dermatologist.
How often should you exfoliate your skin?
Skin exfoliation has many skin benefits, but you should not over exfoliate it.
If your skin is oily by nature, two to three times of exfoliation are required, but if you have dry skin, sensitive skin, or combination skin, once a week or twice a week is enough.
Conclusion: Exfoliation helps in removing dirt and dead skin which helps to prevent pore to clogged, collagen production and blood circulation.
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