We all love to have smooth, spotless and glowing skin. People around the world disagree over a lot of things but glowing spotless skin is never one of them.
No matter who we are and where we live, we all crave an amazing skin texture that everyone marvels at. Attaining such desirable skin takes time and effort on a regular basis. We are going to show you how you can make the best homemade body scrubs for dry skin that will help you on your way to moist and healthy skin.
Achieving that healthy complexion is a little harder to achieve for people with dry skin which is highly prone to scaly patches, itches and flakiness. That is why we are here with recipes for five amazing scrubs for dry skin which you can easily prepare in the comfort of your home. We have tried to provide two scrub recipes for each ingredient so that you can choose the more convenient one for your skin.
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5 unique homemade body scrubs that benefit dry skin.
1. Homemade Sugar Scrub
Sugar is not only capable of making your drinks and desserts delicious. It can also be pretty sweet for your skin! In scientific terminology, sugar is called a natural humectant. This means it can help your skin absorb more moisture from nature. Using sugar regularly helps the skin stay hydrated and locks in the necessary moisture keeping it velvet-soft. As a result, sugar scrubs are highly effective on dry skin.
You can prepare a quick scrub at home by mixing a half cup of brown sugar, a half cup of coconut oil and a half teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Another similar sugar scrub requires 4 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil. Rub either of these scrubs over your wet skin in circular motions for cleansing.
If you want a sweet AND pretty sugar scrub, the rose petal scrub might be the one for you. You need to prepare this days ahead and store it in a clean jar. First, pour in 1 cup of coconut oil. Then add clean petals from a rose, 1.5 cups of brown sugar and a tablespoon of sweet almond oil on top. When you need to apply, mix them all up and rub it on the skin.
Be aware that sugar is not recommended for people whose skin is vulnerable to yeast infections. Make sure to use this sugar scrub within 2 weeks of preparing it. Bacteria and other damaging entities can form in the mixture.
Reasons why this sugar scrub helps dry skin:
- Sugar is a natural humectant which helps your skin to absorb natural moisture making it less dry.
- Sugar can help your skin keep hold of that much loved moisture for longer.
2. Homemade Salt Scrub
Dry skin has a hard time balancing the necessary minerals. Salt can help to balance these minerals and keep it more hydrated. Besides, salt’s anti-inflammatory properties can protect your skin by cleansing the pores, removing rough skin, keeping your skin cool and preventing the formation of bacteria which cause acne.
Mix a half cup of each sea salt and honey to create a scrub that works as both exfoliator and moisturiser. You can add some scent to the salt and honey using lavender, rosemary, mint or basil. Apply this mixture on wet skin in the shower and scrub gently.
If you are in the mood for some extra pampering then try out this citrus morning scrub for greater exfoliation.
Citrus Salt exfoliating scrub
This pleasantly scented scrub requires 1 cup of sea salt, 1 cup of olive oil, 2 drops of grapefruit essential oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Mix them up and rub over wet skin in circular motions. It’s a good idea to make plenty then you can store this tasty mixture in a closed jar and enjoy treating your dry skin to some citrus care again and again.
Reasons why this salt scrub is good for dry skin:
- Salt can help to balance the minerals in your skin that often become unbalanced and cause dry skin problems.
3. Homemade Coffee body scrub
Why only invigorate your mood with some hot coffee? Let your skin benefit from it too by investing in coffee scrubs. Ground coffee has natural qualities that improve your blood circulation and make your skin glow even brighter.
Combining it with olive oil will guarantee a power-pack moisturizer. Just pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil with some coffee grounds to prepare the scrub and apply it on damp skin. You can add more ingredients to it like peppermint essential oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract for better scent and greater moisture.
4. Homemade Green Tea body scrub
Green tea is taken by health-conscious people all around the world for maintaining an ideal diet. Often termed as the healthiest beverage in the world, green tea also happens to have quite a few perks for your skin. It is loaded with antioxidants which reduce fine lines and wrinkles by working against free radicals.
To prepare the green tea scrub, at first you need to brew a green tea bag in a half cup of water. Then open up another tea bag and place its leaves in a bowl. Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the leaves. Pour in the previously brewed tea which is now cooled down. When the mixture creates a thick enough consistency, apply it on your body. It will function as a great exfoliator which erases impurities and leaves the skin rejuvenated.
5. Homemade Avocado body scrub
Avocado is an unexpected natural skin moisturiser for many. Both eating them and applying them bring significant benefits for the skin. It contains large portions of fatty acids and 2 to 6 micro grams of biotin. These elements moisturise the skin and ensure its long-term health. Avocado also has antioxidants like vitamins E and C which enhances skin elasticity and provides protection against ultraviolet.
To combine its goodness with that of sugar, you can make a scrub with a cup of brown sugar, a half cup of mashed avocado and a half cup of olive oil. First mix the avocado and sugar. Then pour in the olive oil to enhance the consistency. Similar to most other scrubs, rub this one onto your damp skin in circular motions and leave it for five minutes before gently rinsing off.
You can maximise the benefits of avocado by pairing it up with nuts. You will need a moderately ripe avocado and ⅓ cup of ground almonds or hazelnuts. Almonds are recommended since it makes skin brighter and helps to reduce wrinkles. First, peel the avocado and mash it up. Then add in the grounded nuts and ¾ to 1 cup of ground oatmeal. Apply it on the whole body during shower with circular massages.
We hope these scrub recipes have helped you to find the right match for your skin. Although dry skin is harder to maintain than other skin types, you still have an equal shot at possessing beautiful glowing skin. All you need to do is try out at least one of our scrubs and continue applying it on a regular basis and you’ll look and feel natural, fresh and pretty while at the same time helping moisturise your dry skin.
