Good day, dear readers and guests of the blog! Today I want to ask you a question. Did you know that some beauty treatments can cause great harm to your skin? I have already written about how many people make mistakes when using masks at home, which gives the opposite effect. Many products that are useful at first glance are quite capable of literally killing your beauty. I mean a facial scrub at home.

This procedure is necessary to maintain a well-groomed appearance. Today I’ll tell you how to choose the right components and carry it out at home.

Our skin is constantly renewed, but cannot completely get rid of dead cells on its own. Horny particles and sebum residues must be removed. Thus, metabolic processes proceed faster, the dermis is better saturated with oxygen. A facial scrub will help you cope with this task. It is a cosmetic product with small solid particles.

Most often, scrubs are gel-based or in the form of a cream. Microbeads, crushed seeds or ground coffee, salt or sugar crystals are used as solid elements.

The scrubbing procedure is quite simple and does not take much time. Thanks to it, you can deeply cleanse the dermis, improve blood circulation, and smooth out some defects. However, you need to be very careful with this product and take into account the characteristics of your skin.

Those who plan to do the procedure themselves need to be aware of the contraindications:

1. It is not recommended to harshly scrub thin, dry and sensitive skin. Sharp abrasive particles can cause microcracks, which will lead to redness. In this case, the composition of the product should include emollient components.
2. This cleansing procedure is undesirable for those who have visible spider veins on their face.
3. The scrub is not used for inflammation and acne. He can only do more harm.
4. In rare cases, the procedure can harm oily skin. Since this type is characterized by enlarged pores, scrub particles can clog them. This leads to the appearance of comedones and other unpleasant phenomena on the face.

What is the difference between peeling and scrub?

I was surprised to find that many girls do not understand the difference between these two concepts. It is very important to distinguish between procedures so as not to harm your health and beauty. They have a lot in common, but there are fundamental differences.

A scrub is primarily a mechanical effect on the skin, friction and massage. And peeling is an exfoliation procedure that allows you to remove keratinized particles of the epidermis, rejuvenate, and even out the tone of the face. This exfoliating effect promotes deeper nutrition and faster restoration of the skin. Unlike scrubs, their action is softer and more gentle.

There are different types of peels. In salons you can do chemical, laser, radio wave and others. At home, enzyme peels with fruit acids, lactic acids or gommage are gaining popularity. Such products carefully cleanse the skin without damaging its surface. Their active components gently dissolve and remove dirt and dead cells.

How to use a scrub correctly

The procedure has its own application features. As always, a good facial cleansing is essential. Avoid getting the product on your eyelids and eyes.

Cosmetologists advise doing a scrub mainly in the evening. During the night, the skin fully rests, restores and renews itself.

The exfoliation process is quite easy. It is advisable to use it on steamed skin after washing. You need to scrub your face for 3 minutes with gentle movements. Usually the product is removed with a cotton sponge or special wipes. This procedure should not be done every day. Too frequent mechanical impact will not bring benefit, but only harm. Therefore, use it only when necessary to tidy up your face.

How often you can use the scrub depends on the condition of the dermis and its type. For sensitive skin, one procedure every two weeks will be enough. Girls with oily dermis can exfoliate more often. The same rules apply to men.

Home Remedies Recipes

Carrying out cosmetic procedures yourself is a good alternative to salon counterparts. For this you will need the most ordinary products. If this is your first time preparing the product at home, be careful. Make sure that you can tolerate all the components of the scrub. Be sure to test the product on a separate area of ​​skin. And one more thing - don’t rub your face as if you were doing this procedure like it was the last time. Be careful with your skin.

Made from oatmeal and carrots

This product will effectively remove impurities and give the skin a healthy and ruddy appearance. Oatmeal should be thoroughly ground into flour. Grate small carrots, the smaller the better. Mix 1 tsp into the vegetable mass. oatmeal Spread this paste in an even layer over your face and massage a little. We wash ourselves after 20 minutes with warm water.

From coffee grounds

For this recipe you will need ground coffee. Use only high-quality natural product. Approximately a quarter of a glass should be steamed with boiling water. You should end up with a thick, moist mass. One egg white and a couple of pinches of sea salt are added to it. Gently rub the scrub into the skin. Make sure it doesn't dry out. We do this for 15 minutes. The product is washed off with warm water.

It suits almost everyone and rarely causes discomfort. If you feel that your skin is dry, apply a nourishing cream.

From sugar

This is one of the simplest and most effective methods of self-cleansing the skin. Any granulated sugar is suitable for our purposes. I advise you to choose the one with smaller grains.

For dry skin, I suggest trying this recipe:

• 30-40 g sugar;
• juice of half a lemon;
• 1 tsp olive oils;
• 1 tbsp. thick sour cream.

The ingredients are mixed until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Apply and rinse off as usual. You can notice its whitening and nourishing effects. For oily types, try a mixture of granulated sugar and lemon juice. Add about 20-30 g of fresh mashed potatoes to it. This procedure will quickly tidy up your face.

There are many sugar scrubs with various additional ingredients. The following video recipe confirms this.

From blackheads

This problem is familiar to many girls. A special cleansing clay scrub will help solve it. Take a quarter cup of powder and a couple of drops of orange. Stir in oatmeal (a couple of dessert spoons). Pour in a little water and stir thoroughly. The mixture should be thick. Distribute it and massage lightly. Remove the scrub with a damp cotton pad. This product is ideal for oily skin.

From coffee and honey

After this scrub you will not recognize your skin. It will become clean, smooth and toned. When used regularly, the product prevents the appearance of acne. This ground coffee product is very easy to prepare. Mix steamed coffee with warm liquid honey (about 1 dessert spoon). Dilute a little with milk. Apply the scrub onto your face using massage movements and rinse off after 15 minutes.

From aspirin

This product can be used for normal skin. Take a few aspirin tablets and crush them into powder. Add some natural yoghurt or curdled milk. Apply to cleansed face and wait 15-20 minutes. Remove the scrub with warm water and a cloth.

From semolina

From this grain you can make excellent scrubs with universal action. The following recipe is for combination dermis. Mix 1-1.5 tbsp. semolina with rich sour cream. Add a large pinch of fine salt (preferably sea salt). Massage this mixture all over your face for a few minutes. Wash off as usual.

From soda and salt

I think you will definitely find these two components at home. I offer you a very simple way to cleanse and tighten pores. Take regular salt and soda (about a teaspoon each). Mix with ground oatmeal and milk. Scrub your skin for a minute, then rinse your face.

And this video shows a version of baking soda + hydrogen peroxide

Rice scrub

The product effectively cleanses, soothes and rejuvenates the skin. To prepare it, take equal parts of rice flour and natural liquid honey. Add a little goat's milk to the mixture. Distribute the mixture using circular massage movements. Leave for 10 minutes.

Indian recipe

This scrub cleansing will give your skin freshness, smoothness and a good complexion. It also has an anti-aging effect and is suitable for mature skin. Mix a few teaspoons of chickpea and oat flour. Combine the mixture with 1 tbsp. yogurt or sour cream. Add natural heated honey. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Exfoliation is best done on damp skin. After the procedure, wipe your face with toner and do not forget about moisturizer.

Harmful effects of scrub

There are quite a lot of arguments for the use of these cosmetics. However, there are situations when the use of such homemade compositions can be harmful. Most often this happens due to improper use. Neglecting cleanliness and hygiene rules during the procedure also leads to unpleasant consequences.

Using a scrub too often can harm any skin. Thin and dry dermis are especially susceptible to negative effects. This type requires careful handling. Solid particles of the product can injure the top layer of skin. Constant mechanical friction will lead to irritation, redness and peeling.

Oily and combination dermis are also not immune to problems. The particles can clog large pores and cause inflammation and comedones.

Remember, this remedy does not help with acne. It is created to exfoliate and renew the skin.

If you have acne or acne, scrubbing the dermis is contraindicated! Particles of the product will spread germs and contribute to the emergence of new lesions. Consider the characteristics of your skin, or better consult a specialist. With a competent approach to the use of these funds, harmful consequences can be prevented.

Which one is better to choose?

Homemade skin cleansers do not always give the expected effect. Girls often complain that instead of a smooth and rosy face they get redness and irritation.

Still, I am for professional cosmetics. They minimize the possibility of allergic reactions. The active components of such products are specially designed taking into account all the characteristics of skin types. If you want a truly amazing result, here are some good products for you.

Black Pearl– in the line of this brand I found a “Gentle” scrub for normal and combination skin. Product with a pleasant aroma, soft, elastic texture. Contains hyaluronic acid, liquid collagen, pro-vitamin B5, camellia and nasturtium extract. The scrub is bluish in color with small granules, moderately thick consistency. Judging by the reviews, it is a good and inexpensive product.

L'Oreal "Endless Freshness" - also for normal and combination skin. Contains 2 types of natural exfoliating particles and salicylic acid. The product is gentle on the skin, does not scratch or injure. However, this scrub is contraindicated for dry skin.

Seracin from Libriderm - for oily skin. Active ingredients: silicon dioxide granules, crushed tea tree leaves, zinc and sulfur. The latter act as antiseptics and strong regulators of the sebaceous glands.

NaturaSiberica– this brand has room for the soul to roam. There are many scrubs - for the body, scalp, legs and of course the face. I will briefly describe the 3 main types:

• « Exfoliating"for combination skin with Sophora japonica, raspberry seed and bisabolol.
• Exfoliant "Whitening" for all types of dermis. It looks more like peeling. Because in addition to kaolin, there is lactic and glycolic acid. There is also salicylic acid, glycerin and various herbal extracts.
• « Instant skin glow"is a gel that, according to the manufacturer, can be used daily. Then it’s no longer a scrub, but a peeling wash with AHA acids and salicylic acid. And since it is there, it is more suitable for combination and oily skin.

As a result, after studying the websites of major cosmetics manufacturers, I realized that brands are now switching to gentle peelings. Only Natura Siberica still has a lot of options. I will tell you why peelings are so popular now in another article.

I think this information will be enough for you for now to use these cleansers competently. If you found the article interesting and useful, share it with your friends. Let me remind you that subscription is open to everyone who wants to receive news about beauty and health. I look forward to your feedback and comments about what scrubs and peels you use. See you again!

The human body is designed in such a way that its cells, after a full cycle of functioning (about four to five weeks), cease to be viable and die. These dead keratinized particles accumulate on the surface of the skin, and ordinary water procedures cannot cope with them.

Moreover, your pores produce oil and sweat, and in addition, dust and dirt settle on your skin. Such factors have a negative impact, becoming a kind of blocks that clog pores and do not block access to oxygen to new, young cells.

For this reason, the skin begins to peel off, becomes dull, loses its elasticity, and pimples, blackheads, and rashes appear on it.

Only deep cleansing of the dermis with a scrub can solve the problem.

The procedure itself is called peeling or scrubbing.

The word “scrub” came to us from the English language, and translated it means “cleaning” or “scraping” and “cleaning”. Such masks with an exfoliating effect were also popular among the beauties of the Roman nobility, and, according to historians, Cleopatra herself, who knew a lot about the intricacies of self-care, loved to make them.

They will help you cleanse your skin well and deeply of dead cells;

They will remove excess sebum, cosmetic residues, fat, dust and dirt, toxins that are removed from the body;

They will soften the skin, allow the nutrients and beneficial substances of cosmetic products to penetrate the dermis;

They will restore tone and elasticity to the skin, make it smooth and soft;

Improve blood circulation;

They will smooth out the relief, give an even and beautiful tone;

Will have an anti-cellulite effect.

As you can see, such a miracle remedy should be in the arsenal of every woman who cares about her beauty and health. You can either buy the scrub ready-made at a pharmacy or store, or make it yourself at home. By preparing the product at home with your own hands, you will be confident in the naturalness and quality of its components, and therefore in the benefits and effectiveness that they can provide.

Main ingredients of scrubs for home preparation

First of all, you should study some of the features of the composition of these funds. The main active element should be abrasive particles that have a granular texture and can perform the function of exfoliation. They also add some essential oils to flavor the scrub.

Abrasive components

In finished products, manufacturers use either synthetic abrasive particles or natural ones.

In the first case, special microscopic balls made of plastic will act as exfoliating components. They are very smooth and pleasant to the touch, so you don't have to worry about the risk of skin injury.

Natural particles are either elements of crushed fruit seeds (peach, apricot, olive), or minerals that have been crushed as much as possible. When choosing abrasive components for a home scrub, consider your skin type.

Salt has a mechanical exfoliating effect, and in addition, it will also help the skin get rid of toxins and relax the muscles. Well-ground salt will be an excellent abrasive for problem skin (oily, acne-prone). But it is best to use sea salt for a homemade scrub. As a rule, it is finer ground than usual.

Sugar - you can take simple refined sugar, but, of course, it is not as good as brown sugar, and besides, it does not have such a pleasant aroma. The effect of sugar on the skin is gentler than that of salt, so it is also suitable as an abrasive for dry or sensitive skin.

Coffee should only be natural and finely ground (you can also choose from inexpensive brands). The grounds from the cooked product are also used. Coffee contains acid, so its exfoliation function is not only mechanical, but also chemical in nature. In addition, caffeine helps to narrow blood vessels, that is, it will help solve the problem of spider veins and other early manifestations of varicose veins. It is believed that coffee, as an abrasive in homemade scrubs, is suitable for any skin type.

Another popular exfoliating ingredient is oatmeal. Ground flakes or bran will be an excellent scrub for you if your skin is prone to irritation or is highly sensitive.

In addition to the above, to prepare homemade scrubs, ground nut shells, flax and almond seeds, raspberry and strawberry seeds, rice flour, and semolina are sometimes used as abrasives.

Products included in the scrub

The basic component of each scrub is any softening base - it can be a gel or cream, cosmetic clay or emulsion. Other products are also suitable, such as fatty vegetable oils, honey or pulp of fruits and vegetables, sour cream or yogurt, cream and cottage cheese, etc.

Like abrasive components, the base for the product must also be selected taking into account the characteristics of your skin:

The creamy base is suitable for both dry and normal skin;

For those who are sensitive, it is better to take a gel-like base substance;

For oily and combination skin types, clay is more suitable as a carrier base (it is also good to use glycerin).

Healing herbs will also bring a lot of benefits to the skin. If you have dried herbs, you can grind them into powder and add them to scrubs, but fresh ones will have to be ground in a blender. An excellent addition for home peeling would be: calendula and lavender flowers, mint and lemon balm leaves, rose petals, a little rosemary, basil or thyme.

Base and essential oils

The basis of the scrub can also be cosmetic oils. When preparing the mixture, calculate the proportion so that there is a third of a glass of the selected oil per glass of abrasive substance. There are many natural oils, but for a scrub it is better to take ones that are not too thick so that they can be easily washed off with water. Consider their beneficial properties:

Almond, avocado and jojoba oil will be well absorbed and moisturize the skin;

Olive oil will nourish the skin with vitamins and soften it;

Very light and healthy oils of grape seeds and hazelnuts, in addition, they leave a thin film on the body that will retain moisture inside and protect the skin;

Melted cocoa or coconut oils are also perfect for scrubs.

The cheapest option, of course, is regular sunflower oil, which is not dense or thick and is easily absorbed by the skin.

As for essential oils, they must be added to the composition very carefully - just a few drops at a time, because these concentrated substances can cause allergies, skin irritation and even burns. Choose your favorite oils to give your scrub a pleasant scent:

Pamper dry skin with a cocktail of sandalwood, geranium and rose oils (8:6:6 drops);

Sensitive skin will love the combination of neroli, rose and chamomile (2:4:6 drops);

Oily dermis will be soothed by a mixture of lavender, lemon and sandalwood (6:6:8 drops);

Dehydrated – moisturize rose, patchouli and sandalwood oils (10:2:8 drops);

Frankincense, ylang-ylang and neroli oils will add tone to the skin and restore elasticity (6:6:8 drops);

Chamomile, cypress and rose oils (6:6:8 drops) will help strengthen blood vessels.

In order for the procedure to bring maximum effect and give you pleasure, you should follow some rules.

It is recommended to do deep cleansing of the skin no more than once or twice a week, while taking into account your skin type. For example, if you have oily skin, then you will need to scrub twice a week, and for those with dry or normal skin, one procedure will be enough. By overdoing it, you risk disrupting the water-salt balance and excessively thinning the protective layer of the skin.

If you suffer from hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, it is better to consult a doctor about the advisability of using scrubs.

The mixture must be prepared immediately before use, since it cannot be made in reserve and stored. All products and other components must be fresh. Calculate their proportions based not only on the recipe, but also adjust the ratios based on the parameters of your own body.

You should not apply a scrub to your skin if you have any damage: cracks, microtraumas, rashes and irritation, pimples, boils, burns or cuts. The peeling procedure will only aggravate the situation, so that inflammatory processes may worsen. Pronounced varicose veins are also a contraindication (avoid areas with venous nodes). It is not recommended to use scrubs when you have a fresh tan or during pregnancy.

Exfoliation is done on both wet and dry skin. In the first option, the scrub should be applied after water procedures (bath or shower), when the skin is steamed and all pores are well open. This method is considered more effective than the second option, which involves applying a scrub to dry skin before a shower.

The mixture must be carefully and gently rubbed into the body, thoroughly rubbing the skin with massage movements (use circular movements or move from bottom to top). Continue exfoliating for a few minutes, then leave the scrub on your skin for a little while longer to allow it to work further.

Then you can rinse the mixture with warm water and apply a nourishing and moisturizing cream to your skin. Now your skin will be able to absorb as much as possible all the beneficial substances it contains. If after the procedure you experience swelling or irritation, it means that the chosen recipe is not suitable for you - choose another option for yourself.

Simple scrub recipes for home

Take advantage of effective scrub recipes that can be prepared very simply and quickly at home.

To a tablespoon of sea salt, add two tablespoons of melted honey (you can use any flower or buckwheat) and five drops of orange essential oil.

Take coffee grounds (preferably when they are still wet) or freshly ground coffee and mix with crystallized honey. You can add a little olive oil to the mixture.

Coffee in combination with sea salt or brown sugar and any vegetable oil (two glasses of coffee per half a glass of the second abrasive plus three tablespoons of oil) will be an excellent prevention for cellulite.

Take half a glass (100 grams) of natural yogurt or sour cream and mix with the same amount of coconut. After stirring, add a tablespoon of sugar.

Grate or grind one grapefruit (including peel) in a blender. To the resulting mixture, add five tablespoons of sea salt and a teaspoon of olive oil (you can take sesame oil). Zest (orange or lemon) will have a similar effect.

Oatmeal, ground into flour, can be mixed with cream or honey (2:1).

A hot scrub made from cinnamon, ground black pepper, sea salt and caffeine in olive oil (all in equal proportions) is very effective. Honey and cinnamon (2:1) will also go well together.

A scrub is exactly the product that will help your skin become soft, smooth and tender again, cleansed of all excess. Especially if you prepared it at home with your own hands from natural ingredients.

What scrubs do you like and prefer to use? Do you prepare your own peeling products? Please share your experience in the comments.

Hello, dear readers! Today we will talk about scrubs and scrubbing.

Oatmeal scrub. 2 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal pour 2-3 tbsp. spoons of warm water or milk.

Coffee scrub. Mix coffee grounds in equal proportions with fatty cottage cheese.

Sugar scrub. Add vegetable oil to sugar.

Sugar scrub with cream. Apply your favorite nourishing cream to your face and massage your skin with sugar on top.

• For normal skin

Cucumber scrub. Grate fresh cucumber and mix with 1 tbsp. spoon of oatmeal.

Curd scrub. 0.5 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of ground rice and 2 tbsp. spoons of cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly and heat slightly.

Orange scrub. Mix 1 tbsp. spoon of rice flour with 1 teaspoon of salt, add 1 tbsp. spoon of milk and dilute with orange juice.

Strawberry scrub. 1 tbsp. Grind a spoonful of ripe strawberries with 1 tbsp. spoon of sour cream, and add 0.5 tbsp. spoons of pink clay.

Strawberry scrub with olive oil. Mash 3-4 ripe strawberries and mix with 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil.

Salt scrub. Mix 1 teaspoon of finely ground salt with 1 tbsp. spoon of sour cream or cream.

Semolina scrub. Mix 1 teaspoon of your favorite nourishing face cream with 1 teaspoon of semolina.

Body scrubs

Oatmeal milk scrub. Grind the oatmeal in your hands and mix with dry milk in a ratio of 1:0.5.

Salt scrub. Mix salt with sour cream or cream.

Coffee scrub. Add coffee grounds to your favorite shower gel.

Coffee and honey scrub. Mix coffee grounds with candied honey.

Orange scrub. 1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of crushed orange peel with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Nourishing body scrub. Mix 0.5 cups of sugar with 2 tbsp. spoons of honey, 2 tbsp. spoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 capsule. If you wish, you can add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil.

Honey scrub with lavender. Mix 20 drops of lavender oil, 2 tbsp. spoons of olive oil, 3 tbsp. spoons of honey, 2 tbsp. spoons of corn flour, juice of half and 1 teaspoon of chopped lemon peel.

Hand scrubs

Sour cream and sugar scrub. Stir 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sugar with fat sour cream until a thick mass is obtained.

Coffee scrub. Mix 2 teaspoons of instant coffee or coffee grounds with liquid soap.

Sea sand scrub. Brew 1 tbsp. spoon of linden flowers 0.5 glass of boiling water. After 20 minutes, strain and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of candied honey and 1 tbsp. spoon of sea sand.

Soda scrub. 1 tbsp. add a spoonful of baking soda to 2 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil.

Coffee and honey scrub. 2 tbsp. Mix spoons of insoluble coffee or coffee grounds with 2 tbsp. spoons of honey and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.

Scrub with sea salt. Mix fine sea salt in equal proportions with sour cream and add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Honey scrub. In 2 tbsp. spoons of liquid honey, add 2 drops of vitamin E oil extract and 0.5 teaspoons of sugar. You can take candied honey and not add sugar to the scrub.

Foot scrubs

Honey scrub with sea salt. Mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey with 2 teaspoons of medium-ground sea salt, and with 2-3 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil.

Honey-nut scrub. Grind 7-8 peeled hazelnuts or almonds in a coffee grinder until fine. Add 1 tbsp to the resulting cereal. spoon of oatmeal, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey and 2 tbsp. spoons of sour cream.

Sand scrub. Add to 1 tbsp. spoon of sea sand 2 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil.

Semolina scrub. To one use of your favorite foot cream, add 1 teaspoon of semolina.

Scrub with oatmeal. 1 tbsp. Mix a spoonful of oatmeal with honey and sour cream.

Scrub from orange (tangerine, lime or lemon) zest. Grind the dried crusts and add any vegetable oil.

Salt scrub. Take 3 tbsp. spoons of fine salt, 3 tbsp. tablespoons of coarse salt, three-quarters of a glass of shower gel or liquid soap and add 5 drops of rosemary oil.

Tomato scrub. Peel and mash 1 tomato with a fork and add ¼ cup sea salt to it.

Video about scrubbing

That's all for today. I would be glad to hear your secrets on the topic of scrubbing!

See you soon, on the pages “Good IS!”

Proper skin care requires the mandatory use of cleansers, which, by eliminating dead cells, prepare the skin for the application of nourishing and moisturizing agents, enhancing their effect. These cleansers include facial scrubs. This article will discuss how to choose and use scrubs correctly.

Each of us strives to make our skin smooth and beautiful. Unfortunately, it also happens that due to certain circumstances or conditions (poor environment, individual characteristics, working conditions, lifestyle, etc.) this is not always possible. After twenty-five years, washing your face with cleansing foams and gels, as well as using toners is no longer enough. As a layer of dead cells accumulates on the surface of the skin, the skin lacks oxygen, resulting in a gray, unhealthy complexion. Therefore, once or twice a week you should cleanse your face at a deeper level using a scrub (this procedure is also called peeling). However, the use of this cleanser must be carried out with extreme caution, otherwise it can injure the skin.

Literally translated from English, the word “scrub” means to clean, scrape, and is a cosmetic product based on emollient components (cream, gel, cosmetic clay) and natural abrasives (minerals or ground apricot, olive, sugar, salt, coconut flakes, etc.) or synthetic particles (microscopic plastic balls).

According to experts, it is preferable to use scrubs based on synthetic particles, as they have an ideal smooth surface, which prevents damage to the skin (especially sensitive ones). Natural abrasive components may have sharp edges, which significantly increases the risk of skin injury. Self-prepared facial scrubs at home are no different in their properties from ready-made store-bought analogues, but they have one undeniable advantage: all components are of completely natural origin.

Properties of scrubs.
These cosmetics exfoliate dead cells, perfectly eliminate skin impurities and secretion of the sebaceous glands, and also remove makeup residues from the face. The softening components of the scrub protect the skin from possible inflammation and injury. The use of this cleanser helps restore metabolic processes in cells, resulting in a significant narrowing of pores, and the skin becomes smooth and soft. The finished product can be purchased at any cosmetic store, or you can prepare it yourself, which is especially recommended for those whose skin is prone to unpredictable allergic reactions to unknown components. In this case, when purchasing a ready-made product, you should definitely test it on the back of your hand, rubbing a small amount of it with massage movements. If after twenty minutes redness is observed, then it is better not to take this product. Scrubs prepared at home, of course, cannot completely replace professional products, but they can be used as additional care. For dry and sensitive skin types, it is better to give preference to a cream-based scrub; gel-based products are ideal for any skin type.

Brown sugar and coffee are especially suitable as abrasive particles for preparing a scrub at home, because they contain caffeine, which perfectly fights cellulite. In addition, coffee will give your skin a light tan. Next, excellent abrasive ingredients for a scrub are table or sea salt. They can be mixed with moisturizer, body wash, honey or natural vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, almond). Buckwheat and rice are also considered good exfoliating ingredients. However, for sensitive and dry skin, it is better to replace such cereals with oatmeal.

As a softening base when preparing a scrub, you can use dairy products (sour cream, kefir, milk, cream, yogurt), unrefined and healthy vegetable oils (sunflower, passion fruit oil, sesame, ginger, cedar, castor, olive, flaxseed) and cosmetic clays, vitamins (honey, berries, vegetables and fruits). For oily and combination skin, it is better to use cosmetic clay as a base.

Using a facial scrub.
When using this product, you should adhere to several rules, thanks to which its effect will be as effective as possible. It should be remembered that the best time to use this product is in the evening, when you will no longer go outside. The scrub should be applied to damp, slightly steamed skin with light circular movements strictly along the massage lines for several minutes, excluding the area around the eyes. After this, the product should be washed off with warm water, and the skin should be lubricated with serum or cream with a nourishing or moisturizing effect. After this, you can apply a soothing mask to your face for fifteen minutes.

If redness or tingling of the skin occurs, you should stop using these products. It just doesn't suit you.

It is worth remembering that it is not recommended to use the scrub more than twice a week for oily or combination skin, and also more than once a week for normal, problematic, dry and sensitive skin. Otherwise, this can lead to thinning of the top layer of skin, dehydration, accelerated moisture loss, disruption of the water-salt balance, as well as loss of the skin’s protective properties, and disruption of the sebaceous glands. It should be noted that if you have acne, rosacea, or other skin diseases, you cannot use the scrub, as this can significantly worsen the situation.

If you have overly sensitive or dry skin, you should avoid using scrubs altogether, or use them once every two to three weeks. In this case, it is recommended to use more delicate means. For example, gel-based maxu film.

Recipes for making scrubs at home.

Scrubs for all skin types.
Combine and thoroughly grind to form a homogeneous thick slurry in equal proportions coffee grounds left over from drinking natural (insoluble) coffee, sour cream, high-fat cottage cheese, banana pulp. In addition to the cleansing effect, this product also nourishes the skin.

An effective scrub for face and body is a product based on sugar and salt. Their ratio in the composition depends on the type of skin (for oily skin we add more, for sensitive and dry skin - less). Combine sugar and salt with face or body milk, honey, sour cream, butter or cream. A honey-salt scrub has a particularly pronounced effect when used while taking a shower. In this case, scrubs based on sugar and salt are not recommended for sensitive and dry skin.

Take any berries with seeds, grind them into a paste, apply to your face with massaging movements, then rinse with warm water.

Combine one egg yolk with a teaspoon of liquid honey and the same amount of pre-crushed oatmeal.

Grind a teaspoon of sugar with a tablespoon of chopped coconut pulp and the same amount of low-fat sour cream.

Grind a tablespoon of rolled oats with three peeled walnuts in a mill. Then add orange juice to the mass until a homogeneous consistency, reminiscent of cream, is obtained. Those with dry skin should add a teaspoon of any vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) to the mixture.

Scrubs for normal skin.
Grind the dry orange zest. Take a tablespoon of chopped zest and combine with a teaspoon of ground almonds, diluting with warm boiled water until a homogeneous mushy mass is obtained.

Grind one medium cucumber on a coarse grater. Mix the resulting cucumber mass with a tablespoon of rolled oats or oatmeal and leave for twenty minutes.

Grind the rice in a mill, take a tablespoon of the resulting mass, combine with two tablespoons of low-fat cottage cheese and half a teaspoon of olive oil. Warm the mixture slightly before use.

Mix a teaspoon of sea salt with sour cream, olive oil or cream.

Take six strawberries, crush them thoroughly and mix with six tablespoons of salt and four tablespoons of olive oil.

Add a few drops of pine nut oil to the coffee grounds with a small amount of liquid.

Mix half a tablespoon of liquid honey with half a teaspoon of coarse table salt and add a teaspoon of cornmeal or cinnamon to the mixture.

Mix carrot juice with oatmeal and let stand for ten minutes. When the mass swells, it can be applied to the skin and massaged.

If you have allergic reactions to honey and bee products, it is not recommended to use scrubs based on them. In addition, those suffering from diabetes mellitus, who have capillary stars or dilated blood vessels on the face, should also not use this kind of means.

Boil a teaspoon of olive oil in a steam bath. Let the oil settle, then drain it and mix with medium lemon juice. Use the mixture as a scrub. Only after massaging movements should you let the mixture dry on your face, and only then wash your face first with warm and then with cool water. This product not only cleanses the skin, but also helps to rejuvenate aging skin, as well as lighten or eliminate age spots.

Thoroughly crush two tablespoons of raspberries and mix with a drop of mint oil and the same amount of ylang-ylang oil.

Scrubs for oily and problem skin.
Combine 15 g of baker's yeast with two teaspoons of lemon juice, lower the mixture into hot water for three minutes, then add a tablespoon of sea salt. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply to a cotton pad, which should be massaged into the skin in a circular motion. Then rinse the skin with warm water.

Combine two tablespoons of pre-ground oatmeal with a teaspoon of ground rice and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Dilute the mixture slightly with warm water (a little bit).

Mix lemon juice, honey and sugar in equal proportions.

Mix a tablespoon of crushed rolled oats with one chicken egg yolk, add a teaspoon of liquid honey and the same amount of tea soda. This scrub is good for combination skin.

Combine a tablespoon of coffee grounds with three tablespoons of yogurt or high-fat cream.

Take a steam bath for your face, or take a bath or shower, then massage your skin for several minutes with a damp cotton pad, previously dipped in salt or baking soda.

Scrubs for dry and sensitive skin.
Mix rolled oats flakes pre-crushed in a mill or coffee grinder with milk until a homogeneous mass is formed. Instead of milk, you can use water, honey and heavy cream.

When peeling the skin, you can use a mixture of crushed oatmeal flakes and warm unrefined vegetable oil as a scrub. Mix crushed oatmeal with six crushed grapes.

Take two teaspoons of butter and mix with two tablespoons of well-ground walnuts and two quail egg yolks.

Add three teaspoons of sugar, a tablespoon of almond oil and a couple of drops of orange oil to two tablespoons of crushed rolled oats. Add two tablespoons of pureed cranberries to the resulting mass. Wait three to five minutes until the mixture swells, after which it can be used as a scrub.

Mix a tablespoon of bran with three tablespoons of oatmeal ground in a mill, a tablespoon of wheat flour and the same amount of ground almonds. Transfer the resulting mixture into a linen bag. Before use, the bag with the mixture should be moistened and massaged onto the skin of the face, and possibly the body, for ten to fifteen minutes. This scrub, in addition to cleansing, rejuvenates the skin.

Grind dry lavender or chamomile into powder. Take a teaspoon of the resulting mass and mix it with two tablespoons of oatmeal, add six drops of lavender oil. Then dilute the composition with warm water to obtain a paste-like mass. This scrub is effective for inflamed skin.

Homemade facial scrub recipes can also be used to cleanse body skin. The scrub is also applied to a damp body with gentle rubbing movements using a special natural fiber sponge or your hand. Cleansing the skin with a scrub significantly increases the effect of further use of body skin care products, as well as anti-cellulite products.

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Facial scrub

A scrub is a facial product that can effectively clean pores, remove dirt and accumulated dust, even out the skin, making it smoother and fresher. After the procedure, dead particles are removed from the epidermis, the face becomes lighter and looks well-groomed.
Regular use of an exfoliating cosmetic product, prepared at home or purchased in a store, prevents the appearance of acne, inflammation, and clogged sebaceous glands.

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Benefits of scrub

The product deeply cleanses the skin.
The abrasive particles included in the scrub stimulate blood circulation.
Exfoliation of old skin flakes.
Matte and smooth.
Remains of cosmetics are removed.
Allows other care products applied after the scrub to act more effectively.
Performs a superficial skin massage.
Toning. Complex effect on the epidermis, due to which it tightens.
Nutrition, cleansing.

How the scrub works

Any scrub consists of at least 2 ingredients:

Scrubbing component.
Softening component.

To enhance the effect of the cleansing cosmetic product, essential oils, cream and vitamins are added to it. The principle of action of the scrub is based on a mechanical effect on the epidermis. An exfoliating agent removes dead particles from the skin and improves the absorption of nourishing masks and creams. Regular use of the scrub allows you to make your face smooth, smooth, without acne and peeling.

The rules for using the scrub are simple and clear, here are the main recommendations that you need to follow if you want your skin to look rested:

2. Before use, the skin must be warmed up. This can be achieved by holding it under running hot water, steaming your face, or simply washing your face.

3. There is no need to use the scrub often, because it can injure delicate skin.

Scrubs for dry skin

To keep your face always fresh and rested, you need to use not only masks, toner, moisturizer and lotions, but also exfoliators. A scrub for dry skin can not only be purchased in the store, but also made at home.

We offer several simple recipes.

Scrub made from oatmeal

The cleanser will help you quickly get rid of wrinkles, as well as age spots, comedones, redness, and peeling. An ideal scrub for epidermis prone to redness and irritation, rashes, and allergic reactions.

Components:

Soda – 1 spoon.
Oatmeal or rolled oats – 1 spoon.
Water – 1 spoon.
We combine all the components and leave under the lid for a couple of minutes. The water should be warm. The prepared oatmeal scrub will resemble a thick paste in consistency. Massage your face for 5 minutes, rinse, and apply nourishing cream to your face.
By the way, it is recommended to use fresh green tea for washing.

Salt scrub

You can make a deep salt scrub at home. It exfoliates perfectly and has a peeling effect. It is recommended to use it no more than 2 times a month, so as not to reduce the protective properties of the skin and not to deplete the lipid layer of the epidermis.

Components:

Salt – 1 spoon.
Sour cream – 1 spoon.
Essential oil – 5 drops.

Preference should be given to sea or iodized salt, and bergamot, patchouli or tangerine oil should be used. Mix all the ingredients, distribute over the face for 5 minutes, then rinse off and apply a moisturizer.

Scrub soda

As a result of using a salt scrub, the skin becomes renewed and velvety. Soda improves the epidermis and tones it. Dry scrub is recommended for use after 30 years, the frequency of use is at least 3 times a month.

Components:

Soda – 1 spoon.
Lemon or lime zest, grapefruit – 0.5 tablespoons.

To make a homemade cleanser, you will need to grind the zest of a lemon, lime or grapefruit and mix it with baking soda. Before using the scrub, the face is steamed using a hot compress. We apply the resulting mass onto the face with smooth movements, after 5 minutes we wash, for this it is advisable to use mineral, boiled or settled warm water.

Black scrub

Coffee is used to prepare this cosmetic product. This product is a popular component not only for scrubs, but also for masks and other cosmetics.
Coffee helps invigorate the skin if you follow all the tricks and rules. The effect will be noticeable after the first use.

A scrub made from coffee and sour cream will help cleanse dry skin. To do this, you will need fatty fermented milk products, it will moisturize your dry face and grounds obtained from natural ground coffee. The two components are mixed until smooth in a ratio of 1 to 1. If the epidermis is too dry, add almond oil. The scrub should be applied to the skin with massaging movements. Use the product no more than once a month. The face will look smooth, matte and soft, saturated with moisture. Be sure to use a rich nourishing cream.

Honey scrub

Fans of honey know about the invaluable benefits of this delicious product. The amber miracle acts as a real pantry:

Vitamins.
Amino acids.
Minerals.
Flavonoids.
Antioxidants.

Cleopatra also used honey to care for delicate and elastic skin, preserving youth and beauty for a long time.

A honey scrub will help solve skin problems. Among them:

1. Dryness, sensitivity.
2. Unevenness, lumpiness.
3. Prone to rashes.
4. Acne.
5. Peeling.
6. Wrinkles.
7. Gray color.
8. Withering.

Honey scrub is a gentle cosmetic product that is gentle on the skin, removing dead skin cells and saturating it with useful substances and nutrients.

A scrub made from honey and sugar will help give your face freshness.

Components:
Sugar, preference cane or brown, white – 0.5 spoons.
Honey – 1 spoon.
Olive oil – 1 spoon.

Mix everything, apply to a warm face for 2 minutes, rinse.
Peeling is recommended to be done in the morning to make the skin glow. After exfoliating, massage the skin for 10 minutes and then use the cream.

Anti-aging facial scrubs

The scrub prepared will help you look young and get rid of acne. from aspirin and honey. You need to drop a little water onto 2 tablets to get granules, mix with 1 spoon of warm honey. Apply the product for 5 minutes. The face will become fresher, blackheads will disappear, the skin will no longer flake and become covered with pimples.

Milk scrub prepared from 1 spoon of milk powder, a spoon of table salt, 10 grams of white clay. Apply the scrub to a previously steamed and moisturized face for 3 minutes. After several procedures, the skin will become noticeably tighter, flushed, and look young, refreshed, and well-groomed.

Important! Scrubs cannot be heated. Thermal exposure neutralizes the effect of beneficial components that are used to prepare the peeling.

Apple scrub

Components:

Sour cream – 1 spoon.
The pulp of an apple slice.
Yolk.
Honey – 0.5 spoons.

Mix all ingredients and apply to tired epidermis for 5 minutes. Then we wash ourselves, the remains can be removed with a napkin. The face will noticeably transform, the condition of the skin will improve, it will become firmer and more elastic.

You can also prepare a gel scrub to cleanse the skin. Activated carbon is used as the main component. It has many advantages:

1. It is an excellent absorbent.
2. Perfectly cleanses and moisturizes.
3. Removes acidity, which causes aging.
4. Has an anti-inflammatory effect.
5. Carefully looks after.

The recipe is simple. For this you will need shower gel. Add it to your palm and combine it with a crushed charcoal tablet. There is no need to crush the tablet too finely. The lumps will act as a scrub. Apply the composition to a washcloth and gently lather your face. The foam will turn gray, but wash it off your face quickly. After the gel, the skin becomes clean and incredibly smooth. Activated carbon can also be added to a gel intended for washing. This is especially necessary for those who have subcutaneous fat or frequent rashes. You should not use charcoal without additives; it is difficult to wash off.

Scrub for oily skin

We bring to your attention a sugar scrub for the face. It has many advantages:

Cleanses the skin very carefully and gently.
Delicacy.
Versatility. The scrub can be used for different skin types.
Fructose allows the epidermis to shine and be velvety.
Protects and nourishes.
Tightening effect.
Fighting acne.
Eliminates dead cells.
Prevention of clogged pores.

A mask made from sugar acts as a scrub. It is suitable for women who prefer to have a healthy complexion without much effort.
This cleansing facial scrub is very easy to prepare. You only need a spoon of sugar and 0.5 spoon of salt. The components are mixed with kefir or oil and applied to the skin. Keep the mask on for 7 minutes and wash with warm water.
A scrub for an oily face will help deeply cleanse the pores, make the skin smooth, improve the elasticity of the epidermis and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Store-bought scrubs

Cosmetic cleansers from different manufacturers are available on the market. Let's look at the most popular ones, which are preferred by women who want to look fresh and cheerful.
An excellent cleanser is the Avon Cucumber & Tea Tree Cleansing Facial Scrub. The product perfectly exfoliates dead skin, refreshes and also tones. The cosmetic product was produced in Poland.

There is nothing complicated in using the scrub. Using massage movements, it is applied to the previously steamed and moistened epidermis, and then washed off with water. It is recommended to use cosmetics no more than 2 times a week.

Another product designed for personal care is the Acure organics cleansing scrub. The cosmetics have a delightful herbal aroma, fragrant with lemon notes. The smell is not strong, but pleasant. The shade of the product is dark green.

The scrub contains seaweed and French green clay. The product is intended for all skin types. It does not contain parabens, sulfates and phthalates, mineral oils, petroleum jelly and silicone. The cosmetic product has a healing effect, softens the skin, frees it from toxins, and moisturizes. After use, the appearance becomes bright, fresh and moisturized.
The product must be applied to clean skin using massaging movements, patting with fingers. Makeup should be washed off thoroughly and applied 3 times a week.

For smooth skin, try the Artistry Cleansing Scrub. It is soft and designed for everyday use. Cosmetics will improve your complexion, your skin will be smooth, flawless, and soft.

Product advantages:

1. The cream component cleanses the epidermis without drying it out.
2. Suitable for different skin types.
3. Gently exfoliates dead cells.
4. The oval of the face is leveled.
5. Even tone.
6. Rested appearance.

The scrub combines perfectly with other cosmetic products produced by Artistry. It suits women of different ages.

1. Don't use it too often. With constant use, the scrub will disrupt the water balance of the epidermis, dry it out, and cause irritation.
2. It is recommended to avoid the scrub if your skin is prone to acne and pimples.
3. If your face is oily, use a clay-based exfoliator. It will tighten the pores and eliminate shine.
4. Apply the scrub only to moisturized and steamed skin, excluding the areas under the eyes.
5. Scrubs made from salt and sugar are contraindicated for sensitive skin.
Now you know how to make a scrub yourself and which cosmetic products to choose in the store. Follow the recommendations and your skin will always look great.