The Best DIY Face Scrub Recipes
This is a very gentle DIY Face Scrub perfect for those with dry skin. Oats are the key addition to this amazing scrub that only needs three simple ingredients. Oats are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and they are known for soothing and moisturizing the skin, providing relief from redness, and alleviating itching and rashes.
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats (uncooked).
- Almond Milk.
- 1 teaspoon of almond oil or honey.
In a blender or food processor, pulse the oats until they are finely ground. Take the ground oats and mix them with the almond milk, then add the almond oil/honey until it forms a paste. Gently rub the Face Scrub into your face, rinse off carefully, and store any leftovers in an airtight container for later. I always put the container in the fridge, where it will last longer and have a wonderful cooling feeling with application.
Note: Using regular milk instead of almond milk is also a great option, as the lactic acid of the milk works as a gentle chemical exfoliant!
Coffee & Coconut Oil Face Scrub for sensitive skin & preventing signs of aging
Another one of my grandma’s favorite face scrubs is the DIY coffee scrub. Take the used coffee grounds from your morning brew and recycle them for this amazing recipe. It will leave your skin looking glowy and toned, thanks to the caffeine and antioxidant properties naturally found in the coffee.
- 1 tablespoon almond or coffee grounds .
- 1 tablespoon oil (coconut, olive, almond, jojoba or argan).
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the used coffee grounds, mix, and gently rub the mixture in your skin. My mom has extra sensitive skin, and at times she felt the coffee grounds were a bit harsh for her face, so she switched the ground coffee for ground almonds. Try this combination if you have a very sensitive skin, or if you are trying to prevent signs of aging.
Almonds and Avocado Face Scrub for dry skin
This DIY face Scrub is perfect for dry skin, as it exfoliates and adds tons of glow to brighten up that tricky dull skin. I use it often, despite having relatively oily skin. Sometimes your skin is actually oily because it’s dry, believe it or not… It can be oily because your body is overcompensating for lack of moisture!
- ½ cup of Ground Almonds.
- Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil, Argan Oil, jojoba oil).
- Avocado.
Mix the first two ingredients in a glass container, and add the smashed avocado. Clean your face, apply this DIY face scrub, and massage gently before rinsing off thoroughly.
Ground rice & Aloe Vera Scrub for clearing up the skin and avoiding signs of age
For those days when your skin feels extra sensitive or irritated, use this ground rice and aloe vera scrub. This is one of my go-to scrubs in the summer, especially since Aloe vera is great for soothing sunburn skin. This will help keep your skin clear and healthy, reduce inflammation, lighten skin discolorations, and can even work to reduce wrinkles!
- ½ cup Ground Rice or natural grain powder
- Aloe Vera.
- Green tea leaves (optional).
To make ground rice, wash dry rice (any organic white rice from your closest supermarket works best), spread it over a dry kitchen towel, and let it air dry fully. Pulse it in a food processor, and store it in a glass airtight container until use.
For the Aloe Vera, take one whole Aloe leaf and cut the prickles off. Next, carefully cut the leaf in three pieces and start separating the skin from the leaf. Blend the gooey inside pieces with a touch of water, pour the mixture into a glass jar, and strain the liquid a couple of times to take out any large remaining chunks. Take the liquid and mix it with some oil (I prefer coconut), incorporate the ground rice, and you’re done!
Mint leaves & Cucumber Face Scrub For Refreshing The Skin And De-Puffing
This homemade scrub will help your skin feel refreshed while also significantly reducing puffiness and inflammation. After using it, you and your skin will feel completely revitalized and awake. It’s an amazing recipe to use after a night out or a full day of drinking. The mint smell and the cucumber vitamins will help alleviate any tension or headaches, while also aiding to detoxify your face’s skin cells.
- ½ cucumber.
- Mint leaves.
- Coconut Oil.
- 1 ½ teaspoon of organic white or cane sugar
In a food processor or blender, mix together the sliced cucumber, the mint leaves, and the coconut oil until everything is completely mixed. Take the mixture and set it aside. Add the white sugar and stir the paste until it is evenly combined. Transfer the finished Mint face scrub to a glass jar for storage in the fridge, or just apply directly onto your face.
Cocoa Butter & Sea Salt Scrub For Acne-Prone Skin and Clogged Pores
For those prone to acne and clogged pores, a DIY face scrub with a salt base is probably one of the best options. Salt is a natural cleanser that will help flush away dead cells and skin toxins while also aiding to improve the appearance of acne scars, improve skin marks, and unclog those pores.
My inspiration for this recipe came from my favorite chocolate and sea salt candy bar. If you love chocolate and sea salt as much as I do, you’ll feel as if you are eating your favorite candy bar every time you exfoliate your face with this awesome homemade scrub. I hope that makes you as happy as it makes me!
Note: Something to keep in mind is that salt can be a bit abrasive on the skin. Try using fine ground sea salt when possible, and avoid this recipe if you have extra sensitive skin.
- 1 ½ teaspoon of Sea salt (Himalaya Sea, Dead Sea…).
- Cocoa Butter ( Coconut Oil alternatively).
- Tad of Honey (optional).
Take the Sea Salt and softened cocoa butter and mix them together in a glass container until it becomes a paste. Alternatively you can use salt, melted cocoa butter, and a small bit of honey for your mixture.
Matcha & Blueberry Scrub For Waking Up The Skin
This is a great every day face scrub recipe that’s perfect to use 1st thing in the morning. It will help clear the skin and work to reduce redness and swelling.
- ⅓ cup of Frozen Blueberries.
- ½ teaspoon of fine white sugar.
- ½ Matcha Powder
- Coconut Oil.
Take the blueberries, the white sugar, matcha powder, and coconut oil and pulse it all in a food processor until perfectly mixed into a smooth paste. Take the mixture, place it in a glass jar with a lid, and put it in the freezer for 5 minutes or until it has a granita consistency.
A key part of this homemade scrub is actually the temperature. As such, we are using frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones as well as chilling the mix before applying it. While you don’t want this scrub to be icy or frozen, a granita consistency will help de-puff, revitalize the skin, and stimulate blood flow all while helping your morning skin look tighter.
Sunflower seeds, Coconut Oil & Ginger Homemade Scrub
This face scrub is another perfect option for those with sensitive skin. Ingredients found in this homemade scrub have anti-inflammatory properties, and will work together to help reduce redness. They are great for people suffering from any kind of skin discoloration.
- ½ cup Ground Sunflower Seeds.
- 2 tablespoons of fresh grated Ginger or Ginger powder .
- Coconut Oil.
To grind sunflower seeds, take ½ cup of sunflower seeds and pour them into a food processor, coffee grinder or powerful blender. Grind the seeds for no more than 20 seconds.
To grate the ginger, use a cheese grater and shred the ginger on the smallest side. Next, mix the shredded ginger, the ground sunflower seeds, and coconut oil together in a small glass container and apply the mix to your face.
Papaya & Watermelon DIY Face Scrub
Looking for a DIY face scrub recipe that brightens and refreshes your skin? This papaya and watermelon homemade scrub is perfect for you! The mix of papaya and watermelon will leave your skin feeling softer, tighter, and more youthful. It will help clear clogged pores and dead skin cells that have built up on your face.
