Who doesn’t want smooth and radiant skin?! No
concealer, no foundation can give you the same perfect finish if the facial
skin is not healthy. But somehow the natural glow of skin gets shadowed by the
top or outer rough layer. The roughness is the result of day to day dirt
deposits, dead skin & improper care which in turn makes the skin flaky.
Beneath that dead skin layer lies the beautiful & shiny skin. Exfoliating
is the key to clear this dead skin out enabling skin cells to grow. There are
obviously high end options of Chemical Peel or microdermabrasion treatment. But
investing a couple of minutes daily into skincare can go a long way in giving
you back the same radiance and glow.
Exfoliating not only gives back the natural glow
but also helps to get rid of nasty white and black heads. Blood circulation
seems to also improve with that gentle massage we do while exfoliating. So, let’s
see what all we can do about it J
There are so many good scrubs available in
markets. Here are my 3 best face scrub picks from the low, medium and high
price range which do quite an impressive job.
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub:
Clean & Clear being the most affordable and go-to brand have some great
products in their basket. Their gentle scrub is quite good in removing dirt and
clogged pores.
Neutrogena Spot and Stress Control Scrub:
Among the numerous scrub range Neutrogena has, this one is my favorite. The
beads are not that rough but do an amazing job. I have used this every
alternate day and this was not at all harsh on the skin.
Dermatologica Daily Microfoliant:
This is bit on the higher end but is so good if you want something for daily
use. As this contains micro exfoliating particles, it instantly clears the skin
and removes any pigmentation.
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Other than all these, we have exfoliating
gloves & face exfoliators which can take your skin care to another level. For
body, we have different loofas and brushes. Not to forget our very natural
loofa which is called “Bhol-Choba” in Bengali. Not sure what it is called in
English, I will just link the picture here. This is “the best” to be used with
any body wash, trust me! We can also find this in many Beauty stores in the
form of pads made out of it like Health & Glow, The Body Shop etc. The Body
Shop also has an amazing Body Scrub in their Argan Oil range. Small particles
in a gel like texture-superb product, love that!
Now that we know all the benefits of exfoliating
and the different ways, let me share with you a very easy home-made scrub which
can be used on face and body. Affordable & natural!
We need:
- Coconut Oil
- Sugar
- Some essential oil (optional)
- Organic Color (optional)
Take half a cup of Sugar. Add 5-6 heaped table
spoon of coconut oil. The coconut oil quantity should be enough to hold the
sugar well & not make a runny consistency. Increase or decrease to get the
texture you want. Add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil to it and any
organic color. The color is purely optional, it will just give your scrub a
more luxurious feel. That’s it, mix this & we are done. You can store it in
an airtight container. Can be used to scrub your face or in shower as a body
scrub. The fragrance of the essential oil will surely help you relax as you get
the benefits of scrub. Lemon grass is my pick J
Take sugar which has bit small particles. This
will ensure that the scrub is not harsh to your skin. And who can deny the benefits
of coconut oil, probably one of the best things you can apply to your skin to
lock the moisture back and condition it. I can probably write a separate blog post
just on its benefits & the multiple ways coconut oil can be used. But in
case you don’t like coconut oil, replace with Olive Oil or Sunflower Oil.
So this was my version of a homemade scrub.
Another homemade scrub which I have learned from my mother is made with just
milk & ground orange lentils (Musoor
Daal). Coarse grind some Orange lentils or Musoor Daal and store in a jar. Whenever you want to use, just add
some milk or curd to make a paste.
Don’t forget to moisturize every time after you
scrub. This is mandatory!! If your skin is too sensitive, exfoliate once a
week. If not do it 2-3 times a week. Be gentle as you massage. So, this was it-
Go ahead & cleanse, tone, moisturize & scrub!
Be beautiful!
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