SUMMER-READY SKIN || 3 Easy DIY Natural Scrubs for Radiant and Healthy Skin - Recipe Links Included

With warmer weather just around the corner, ‘tis the season for flowing dresses and comfortable tank tops, which calls for smooth skin.

Pampering your skin and exfoliating for radiant, summer-ready skin doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. 

With just a few ingredients from your kitchen, you can create effective, natural body scrubs that leave your skin glowing and refreshed. 

We will explore three easy DIY natural body scrubs perfect for maintaining radiant and healthy skin. Each recipe is simple to make and the links to each recipe are also included.

1. Invigorating Coffee & Sugar Scrub

Coffee is not just for your morning wake-up call; it's also a fantastic component for a rejuvenating body scrub. The caffeine in coffee stimulates blood flow, which can help reduce the appearance of cellulite and give your skin a more even tone. When combined with sugar, it provides an excellent exfoliation experience.

Ingredients Needed:

• Ground coffee 

• Brown sugar 

• Coconut oil 

• Vanilla extract (optional, for scent)

Simply combine these ingredients as stated in the recipe here and watch your very own homemade coffee and sugar scrub come together!

2. Soothing Oatmeal & Honey Scrub

An oatmeal and honey scrub can be wonderfully soothing for those with sensitive or irritated skin. Oatmeal calms inflammation and soothes itchy skin, while honey is a natural antibacterial and humectant, which means it helps lock in moisture.

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Ingredients:

• Finely ground oatmeal 

• Honey 

• Jojoba or olive oil 

Use this recipe if you want to calm down your sensitive skin. Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply this mixture to your skin, gently rubbing in circular motions. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. This scrub is gentle enough to be used up to twice a week.

3. Antioxidant-Rich Green Tea Scrub

Green tea is loaded with antioxidants, making it a perfect choice for a skin-revitalizing scrub. The antioxidants help to protect your skin from environmental pollutants and oxidative stress, while the coarse texture of the sugar helps to exfoliate dead skin cells.

Ingredients:

• Green tea leaves or contents of green tea bags or matcha

• Granulated sugar 

• Olive oil or coconut oil

• Honey (optional)

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Mix the green tea and sugar in this recipe, then stir in the olive oil and honey to create a homogenous mixture. Store in an airtight container. When ready to use, apply in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin and then rinse off. This scrub can be used two to three times a week for revitalized skin.

These DIY natural body scrubs are easy to make and incredibly effective at maintaining healthy, radiant skin. By incorporating these scrubs into your skincare routine, you can achieve beautiful results without expensive commercial products. Remember to test any new scrub on a small area first to ensure your skin reacts well. Enjoy your naturally glowing skin!