faceScrub - For acne-prone and oily skin
In case of oily skin, it’s important to regularly exfoliate your face so as to prevent breakouts and blemishes. However, make sure that you don’t overdo it as it could result in excess sebum production which would be counterproductive.
Honey and cinnamon
The potent combo of honey and cinnamon will not only clear the pores, but will also add a glow to the skin. It is best for soothing inflamed skin. The anti-bacterial properties of both honey and cinnamon can help reduce breakouts.
1. Mix three tablespoons of raw organic honey with one tablespoon of freshly ground cinnamon powder.
2. Mix well so as to make a fine smooth paste.
3. Using a brush, apply this evenly over your face. Scrub gently in circular motions and wash off with cold water after 7 to 8 minutes.
4. After a few hours, wash your face with your normal cleanser and follow with a moisturiser.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is another easy and effective way to exfoliate the skin gently and free the pores of excess sebum. It removes the extra oil, clears the pores, and makes the skin clean.
1. Mix together one tablespoon each of whole milk and olive oil.
2. To this add two tablespoons of oatmeal and leave until the oats soften.
3. Now add a few drops of rose water and mix well.
4. Rub the mixture on your face, gently massaging it for two to three minutes.
5. Rinse with cold water.
Rice and honey
While rice is known for its exfoliating and skin brightening properties, honey on the other hand, helps heal and hydrate the skin.
1. Take two tablespoons of rice and grind them coarsely.
2. Add enough honey to make a thick paste.
3. After cleansing your face, apply this scrub evenly onto your face and massage with very light strokes.
4. Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat dry. Follow with a moisturiser.
Baking soda,
honey
and lemon juice
Baking soda deeply exfoliates the skin, helping get rid of any dirt, grime, dead cells and excess sebum from the skin pores. Lemon juice acts as a natural astringent reducing sebum production.
1. Add one tablespoon each of baking soda and lemon juice in a bowl. To this add half a tablespoon of raw honey.
2. Stir well to make a smooth paste and apply it to your face.
3. Gently scrub your face in circular motions for two to four minutes.
4. Wash it off with warm water followed by cold water.
Face Scrub - For dry skin
Honey, olive oil and brown sugar
Olive oil has anti-ageing properties and enhances exfoliation, while brown sugar helps fight bacteria, and honey moisturises dry skin.
1. Mix one tablespoon of brown sugar with one teaspoon each of honey and olive oil.
2. Stir well and then apply it to your face.
3. Gently scrub your face working upwards from the chin, in a circular motion for two to three minutes.
4. Wash off with warm water and later splash some cold water to close the skin pores. Use this twice a week for better results.
Green tea, sugar and honey
While the health benefits of green tea are well-known, it turns out that adding a little of it to your beauty regimen can boost your skin, too. When applied to the skin, green tea repairs scar tissues, prevents wrinkles and blemishes and also doubles as a sunblock.
1. Cut open around 7 to 8 green tea bags and scoop out the contents. You could also recycle the ones that have already been used.
2. To this add half a cup of white sugar and around two to three tablespoons honey to make a thick, gritty paste.
3. Apply this evenly over your face and scrub for 5 to 6 minutes, focusing on the dry spots.
4. Wash off with cold water. Pat dry and finish with a moisturising lotion or serum.
How to exfoliate your face
A good session of exfoliation can work wonders for your dull, tired skin. As we’ve learned that this process helps unclog pores, paving the way for a brighter complexion, here’s a guide to how you can go about exfoliating your skin:
Choose right
Make sure you opt for the right exfoliant or face scrub according to your skin type: For dry skin, go for light facial scrubs with super-fine particles and ingredients such as brown sugar and grape seed oil. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, use gentle scrubs such as baking soda, oats, etc., which help unclog the pores and reduce sebum production. For normal skin type, you could opt for scrubs with finely ground particles such as sugar that will absorb oil from your T-zone.
Always in circles
Being too heavy-handed with the scrub can cause redness and inflammation. The ideal way to go about it is to rub your face gently in a circular motion.
Don’t overdo it
Exfoliating your face twice a week is enough for normal skin types. However, if you have sensitive skin, once a week is ideal. For people with oily skin, exfoliating your skin more than twice a week is recommended.
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