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We all know that exfoliation is good for our skin's health and beauty but there are some that cannot afford some products or there are also some whose skin is so sensitive that they find it impossible to use the products available in the shops. There is a much more affordable and safer way to exfoliate that is naturally.
The various ingredients you can use for a natural scrub made at home are:
Sea salt safe and full of minerals to revitalize skin. It can be used in combination with oils like that of jojoba. Olive oil can be used for dry skin.
Apricot kernels rich in Vitamin A and perfect for rough places like heels and elbows but for highly sensitive skin may not be the ideal choice.
Sugar is an ideal choice for all skin types.
Baking soda along with your choice of essential oil is convenient to use.
Honey and oatmeal nourishes and softens.
Two tablespoons of brown sugar along with honey is another nourishing scrub.
People with blackheads can use lemon slices for effective exfoliation.
Some ideas that use combinations of a lot of easily available ingredients at home are:
Mixture of two tablespoons each of vinegar and honey along with distilled water, cornmeal and two ripe mangoes can be made and kept in the refrigerator for a week. It can be used for the entire body except eyes.
Oatmeal along with orange citrus extract can also be made once and refrigerated for a few days to be used when required. The pleasant scent makes it popular.
Remember it is very important to moisturize after exfoliating so you can either use commonly available products or the following natural ways:
Nut oils like that of hazelnut or almonds are excellent for hydrating skin.
Coconut oil gives almost miraculous results if used regularly.
