DIY Scrub Recipes for Radiant Skin

In a world filled with endless skincare products, DIY scrubs offer a simple, natural alternative for those looking to pamper their skin without the need for harsh chemicals or costly items. With ingredients often found right in your kitchen, you can whip up a custom scrub that not only exfoliates but also nourishes your skin. 

Unlike store-bought scrubs that can be loaded with oils, artificial fragrances, or preservatives, DIY scrubs allow you to control exactly what goes onto your skin. Especially if you are exfoliating your skin before self - tan application, the key is to avoid oil-based scrubs which are free from perfume or deodorant, as they can create a barrier between your skin and the tanner. Here are some easy DIY recipes of our suggestion:

Honey and Brown Sugar Scrub

Ingredients:

  - ½ cup brown sugar

  - 4 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients together to form a thick paste.
2. Apply to your skin, gently scrubbing in a circular motion.
3. Rinse with warm water.

Honey is a natural humectant, keeping your skin moisturised while sugar exfoliates.

Oatmeal and Avocado Scrub

Ingredients:

  - ½ cup ground oats

  - 1 avocado

Instructions:

1. Blend the oats into a fine powder if necessary.
2. Mix with avocado to form a paste.
3. Apply to the skin, gently scrubbing and then rinsing with warm water.

Oatmeal soothes and gently exfoliates the skin, and avocado deeply moisturizes.

Honey and Coffee Scrub

Ingredients:

  - ½ cup coffee grounds

  - ¼ cup honey

Instructions:

1. Mix the coffee grounds and honey to form a thick paste.
2. Massage into damp skin in circular motions.
3. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: The coffee helps to exfoliate and tighten the skin, while honey soothes and hydrates.

Honey and Oatmeal Scrub

Ingredients:

  - ½ cup ground oats (blend or grind the oats)

  - ¼ cup honey

  - 1 tablespoon  yogurt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the ground oats and honey to form a thick mixture. Add yogurt for extra hydration.
2. Apply to the skin and gently scrub in circular motions.
3. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Oatmeal gently exfoliates and soothes irritated skin, while honey adds moisture and heals.

Rice Flour and Rose Water Scrub

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons rice flour

- 1-2 tablespoons rose water

Instructions:

- Combine rice flour and rose water to create a paste.

- Gently massage onto damp skin.

- Rinse off with cool water.

Benefits: Rice flour provides a fine exfoliation, and rose water tones and refreshes the skin.

These scrubs are free of oils but still provide a good balance of exfoliation and hydration for glowing skin.