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Check out six homemade face or body scrub recipes that will help renew your skin without harmful chemicals

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Exfoliation is an important step in the skin care list, as it promotes the removal of dead cells, stimulating the production of new cells to replace this layer that was removed. The exfoliant brings radiance and vitality to the skin, which is the largest organ in the human body. It is important that the process is carried out on the body and face, especially in areas where there is a greater propensity for ingrown hairs and blackheads. If you can use a homemade exfoliant, it's better, as it avoids contact with chemicals that are harmful to human health.

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Exfoliation care applies to both men (especially in the beard region) and women (in any area of ​​the body subject to waxing) - for tips on shaving and waxing care, check out the articles:

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The removal of dead cells by means of the exfoliant, together with the cleaning of the dirt that is added to the skin (pollution particles, for example), makes all the following care steps have a much better result, since the filter penetration sunscreen, moisturizers and anti-aging creams will be much higher.

However, we must be conscientious and make choices with as little environmental impact as possible. Plastic-based exfoliants can be transformed into microplastics, which have been a serious problem in the treatment of effluents - read more on the subject in the article: "The danger of microplastics in exfoliants".

There are numerous products on the market with the purpose of exfoliating the skin, but many of them are expensive and contain in their formulation synthetic chemicals potentially harmful to human health and the environment. That's why we've selected six homemade recipes so you can maintain your daily beauty routine and get excellent results. It's possible to make a homemade scrub with simple ingredients that you certainly already have in your pantry - so you save money and even reduce your ecological footprint.

How to make homemade scrub

Check out the recipes, choose your favorite homemade scrub and then learn more about each ingredient used in the preparations.

1. Homemade yogurt and coffee scrub

• 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt;
• 1/2 tablespoon of coffee grounds.

2. Homemade honey scrub

• 1 tablespoon of honey;
• 1/2 tablespoon of cornmeal.

3. Homemade almond oil scrub (for dry and dry skin)

• 1 tablespoon of sugar;
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil.

4. Homemade body scrub

• 1 tablespoon of sugar;
• 1 tablespoon of cornmeal;
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil of your choice (could be olive oil) - find out about the benefits and cosmetic properties of vegetable oils and where to buy them.

5. Homemade Yogurt and Sugar Scrub

• 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt;
• 1 tablespoon of sugar;
• 1 tablespoon of honey.

6. Homemade foot scrub

• 3 tablespoons of crystal sugar;
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil.

Method of preparation and use

For any of these recipes, simply mix all the ingredients in a container and apply your homemade scrub to the skin in a gentle, circular motion. Then rinse with cold water and continue with your usual skin care routine such as moisturizing or cleansing.

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Using a natural exfoliant, exfoliation can be performed once or twice a week, depending on the need. The granulation of sugar depends on the area of ​​the skin where the homemade exfoliant will be applied, with refined or confectioner's sugar being recommended for more sensitive areas such as the face, for example. In rougher regions such as feet, knees and elbows, which need more attention, you can use crystal sugar or coffee powder scrub.

Ideally, the amount needed for immediate use is prepared, as natural ingredients can lose their properties over time and not provide the desired effects.

understanding each ingredient

All recipes presented here basically have ingredients with two specific functions: exfoliating and moisturizing.

Exfoliating

This group includes abrasive agents, which will carry out the mechanical removal of dead cells and other dirt. In the case of the homemade exfoliating recipes presented, they are sugars, cornmeal and coffee grounds.

Humectants

They are the components with the function of offering a more adequate consistency to the mixture of the homemade exfoliant. In addition, they provide nutrients and other benefits to the skin. The ones selected in the homemade recipes we recommend were honey, natural yoghurt and almond oil.

Honey

It has auxiliary hydration properties in addition to its potent cell renewal action.

vegetable oils

They have numerous uses, depending on the type used, but in general they present benefits related to skin hydration and nutrition, as they are transporters of fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E and K. In addition, because they are of plant origin , collaborate to reduce allergies and injuries, and many act as bactericides and healing agents.

That's why it's all worth using vegetable oils in homemade exfoliating recipes - but you always need to be careful when purchasing them, making sure that they are obtained optimally - the oil extracted by pressing is the most natural and, therefore, all the desired properties are maintained, in addition to being the least impactful on the environment. You can find several options in the eCycle Store.

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Natural yogurt

The lactic acid present in the product is an alpha-hydroxy acid that occurs naturally in the skin and is known for its high moisturizing power. Applied to the skin, lactic acid and its salts (lactates) act as antimicrobial agents, pH regulators, moisturizers, humectants, rejuvenating agents and skin lighteners.

Almond oil

It is a vegetable oil that is one of the most used products in the cosmetic industry in general. It has moisturizing and moisturizing properties as it forms a protective barrier that prevents water loss through the skin. Due to the presence of nutrients such as vitamin E, B, A, folic acid and arginine, sweet almond oil brings several benefits for health and beauty. It has anti-inflammatory properties helping to soothe and prevent stretch marks.

By using a homemade scrub, you can maintain your beauty care routine with a clear conscience, great results, and in a natural way, benefiting your health and the environment. You will not contribute to the increase in the load of microplastics dumped into water bodies, in addition to providing a lower environmental impact in general, dispensing with the use of plastic packaging and numerous other inputs widely used in the cosmetic industry in general, especially water, each increasingly scarce and precious.