If you are dreaming of a young-looking body, you should definitely try exfoliation. ‘Polishing is essential for eliminating the signs of aging all over your body’. This was said by one Hollywood’s most popular dermatologist and is 100%y true. When you exfoliate, you stimulate the cell renewal process which contributes toward collagen production. Thus, exfoliate 2-3 times a week.
Excuses like ‘I’m out of scrub’ are not acceptable as you can make your own natural scrubs with ingredients you most likely have in your kitchen. Want to give it a try? Try our suggested natural body scrubs you can whip up at your home.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scrub
This is an excellent natural scrub that can make your body skin smooth and elastic because lemons contain high levels of vitamin C which is good for the skin cells.
Ingredients: 4 lemons, 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ¼ cup of cornmeal, ½ cup of coconut oil (melt solid coconut oil in a saucepan at low heat).
Instructions: Peel the lemons and leave the peel then mince it. In a bowl, mix poppy seeds, sugar, vanilla, cornmeal and minced lemon peel. Pour melted coconut oil over the ingredients and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture. Store in a airtight container or a jar. The scrub is good for use up to three months.
Almond & Chocolate Scrub
The antioxidants found in cocoa help body repair and renew skin cells, while almonds make skin silky. When these two ingredients are combined together, they offer an amazing antibacterial and moisturizing benefits.
Ingredients: ½ cup of ground almonds, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, ½ cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes, ½ cup of coconut oil (if solid, melt it).
Instructions: In a food processor grind the almonds. Get a bowl and combine all dry ingredients. Pour the oil over the ingredients and mix together until combined. Store in a jar. You can use the scrub up to three months.
Chai Masala Scrub
Black tea is loaded with natural antioxidants that contribute to skin rejuvenation by neutralizing the free radicals. This scrub has also high anti-inflammatory qualities.
Ingredients: ¼ cup of black tea, 1 tablespoon of dry ground ginger, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon of ground cardamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of sugar, and ½ cup of coconut oil (melted).
Instructions: In a coffee grinder, grind the black tea leaves to get a fine powder. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and the vanilla extract. Pour the oil over the ingredients and mix them together. The scrub has very high anti-inflammatory qualities, thus use it if you have sensitive skin. It’s good for three months if stored in airtight container or a jar.
