Who doesn’t want to have beautiful glowing skin? And to get that flawless look on our face, we keep on experimenting with different popular skin-care brands. In that strive, we tend to forget that all those chemical-laden store-bought products are doing more of harm than good to our skin. That is why when it comes to my skincare, I always rely on natural home remedies. And the best part is, you probably get all the ingredients in your pantry! Today I am sharing DIY Lemon Facial Scrub that will make your skin feel beautiful, youthful, and smooth like never before. Let’s scroll down and check out these homemade facial scrubs which are inexpensive and extremely easy to prepare.
DIY Lemon Facial Scrub- For Normal Skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Organic Pure Cane Sugar.
*Regular white sugar has been bleached, so I always try to avoid that.
Directions
- Take a bowl and add both sugar and lemon juice into it.
- Mix both the ingredients and if you find that there isn’t enough sugar to get the scrubbing done, add a bit more. You can also add more lemon juice if you want. It is all about your personal preference or need.
- Now massage this mixture into damp skin with gentle circular motions on your face and neck.
- Massage well till the sugar granules gets evenly dissolved.
- After that wash off your face with warm water.
Why It Works?
Lemon- Lemon is a natural source of vitamin C. It acts as a natural astringent that tightens pores. Lemon is known to even out skin tone and brightens the complexion.
Sugar- Sugar acts as a natural exfoliator which removes dull and dead skin cells. It cleans pores and makes skin soft and insanely smooth.
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For Dry Skin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 4 teaspoons Coconut Oil
- 2 teaspoons Organic Sugar
*If coconut oil is not available, you can use olive oil or almond oil instead of this.
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Directions
- Take coconut oil in a bowl and if it is in the solid state, which generally happens in the winter months, melt it in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds until it gets a more manageable consistency.
- Stir in the remaining 3 ingredients together until fully blended.
- Now, take this oil scrub and exfoliate your skin with your fingertips.
- Once the scrubbing part is done, rinse thoroughly, and cleanse.
Why It Works?
Lemon- Lemon is a natural source of vitamin C. It acts as a natural astringent that tightens pores. Lemon is known to even out skin tone and brightens the complexion.
Lemon Zest- It has 5 to 10 times more of vitamins (such as vitamin A & C) than the juice of lemon itself. Exfoliating your dry skin with this DIY lemon facial scrub is perfect for achieving that luxurious glow.
Sugar- Sugar acts as a natural exfoliator which removes dull and dead skin cells. It cleans pores and makes skin soft and insanely smooth.
Coconut Oil- Oil-based scrubs are best suited for dry skin. Coconut oil acts as a tonic full of multivitamins and multi-nutrients which nourish and moisturize the skin. It has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. It also reduces inflammation and helps in healing the skin because of the presence of antioxidants in it.
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For Oily Skin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 tablespoon Baking Soda
Directions
- Add all the three ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- It should give a paste-like consistency. If it’s too runny, add a bit more baking soda.
- Smooth over the scrub to damp, just-cleansed skin in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate and polish your skin.
- Once this is done, wash off your face using lukewarm water.
Why It Works?
Lemon- Lemon is a natural source of vitamin C. It acts as a natural astringent that tightens pores. Lemon is known to even out skin tone and brightens the complexion as it works as a natural bleach.
Honey- People with oily skin type are prone to have pimple problems. Honey when combined with baking soda and lemon, deep cleanses the oily skin. It is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent that helps to heal, soothe and decrease the appearances of scars. Using honey in this DIY lemon facial scrub may help reduce sebum production and even moisturize the skin.
Baking Soda- Baking soda is an amazing home remedy for pimples, blackheads, and acne. It acts as a mild exfoliant that helps remove dead skin and cleans the pores. It has antibacterial properties which prevent breakouts.
*Baking soda can irritate some skin types, so it’s highly recommended to do a patch test on your wrist first before using it on your face.
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ADVICE
- Avoid face scrubs if you have open cuts, wounds, a sunburn, or a herpes outbreak.
- Whether you have oily or combination skin, moisturizing is a necessary part of a skincare routine. So always follow up with any of your favorite moisturizers.
- Exfoliate once a week if you have dry skin, or twice a week if your skin is oily.
Don’t wait and try these three lemon scrubs according to your skin type. Bring back that lost glow and shine on your face and if you know any other lemon-based scrubs, please do share with us in the comments section below.