You want to make a peeling yourself? Then you've come to the right place! We show you the ingredients for your DIY scrub and how you can make your scrubs.
Did you know that our skin renews itself every 28 days? New skin cells are brought from the depths to the surface.
These old skin cells fall off. We know this in the form of skin flakes - i.e. dry skin.
The older we get, the slower the process of skin renewal becomes.
With peelings, you can get the skin's renewal cycle back on track.
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This is because not all skin can shed all dead skin cells. Cornification disorders may occur.
When old cells clog the pores, it shows up in the form of pimples. One also speaks of blackheads. Or, for example, on the legs in the form of ingrown hairs.
Exfoliation can help against all these problems. But you don't have to buy expensive products. Because make a scrub yourself is actually quite simple.
This scrub makes your hands cuddly soft!
Tip: In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils, you will find many step by step instructions with photos.
When I started to deal with the topic, I stumbled across the book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book.
How can I make my own scrub?
Homemade scrubs work in two ways. They rub the old cells back in with the granules. So they make sure that the old skin scales are scrubbed away.
Because you can eat the ingredients for exfoliation, they are also very well tolerated by the skin. No artificial agents are used.
If you have all the utensils and tools together, you can start making the scrub. But first, let's take a look at the ingredients you can use for your DIY scrub.
Why you should make your own scrub
You surely want more budget for your vacation fund or? :) Here comes the DIY scrub into play. Because you only need a few ingredients to make your own scrub. Usually there are no more than 3. Sometimes even 2 ingredients DIY Scrubs are enough.
In our lavender scrub recipe it is Coconut oil*, sugar and lavender. Done. That means for you: You save a lot of money. And making your own scrub is really not difficult. All you really need to do is stir together your DIY scrub and mix well. And you're done.
Do you already know our lavender scrub with coconut oil?
Since you need so few ingredients for your skin scrub, you'll be ready in no time. And of course you save a lot of artificial substances when you make your own peeling. Because often dyes, preservatives, microplastics or even fragrances are incorporated. Looks nice, but is absolutely pointless.
You do not know what to give a dear friend? You don't have any idea except wine or chocolate? Don't be so uncreative! A homemade scrub is a wonderful gift that your girlfriend will enjoy for a long time.
Three quick DIY scrubs for soft lips!
So if you want to make your own scrub, you don't need anything but natural products.
It is very important that the ingredients for your scrub must always be matched to the skin type. Only then can your skin really breathe and radiate with the homemade scrub.
The best ingredients to make scrub yourself
The homemade scrub always contains a Abrasive and an ingredient that cares for your skin.
Salt, sugar or coffee serve as abrasives.
These ingredients gently remove the dead cells from your skin. So you can get your pores free after the peeling itself. This helps to regenerate. Pimples and ingrown hairs have no chance.
If you do your own peeling, you care for and revitalize your skin. For this the Oil responsible, which is in the scrub. It makes the skin supple and silky soft.
A distinction is made between coarse-grained and fine body scrubs. The peeling is coarse with sea salt, sugar or almond bran.
Peelings from the store are usually very uniform and fine. The homemade variant, on the other hand, is usually somewhat coarser. Coarse-grained peelings are perfect for very dry and horny skin. The large grains have a very good abrasive effect.
To make your own scrub, you decide what you like better and what is good for your skin. The best way to test this is to first make a small amount.
Make your own salt for peeling
If you like it gentle, just use a normal table salt instead of sea salt. That is, one with small grains.
Salt removes dead skin cells particularly well. However, it is important that you make sure that your skin is not damaged. Otherwise, salt can cause quite a severe burning sensation.
If you use coarse sea salt, you should pound the grains a little in a mortar. This makes it easier to apply the scrub.
This Hand scrub with sea salt and coconut oil nourishes rough hands velvety soft.
Make your own sugar for scrub
In our recipes, we are pretty strict about not using table sugar. But the sugar crystals are pretty good for our skin.
You have the choice of granulated sugar or coarse brown sugar.
It doesn't matter which one you use. The point is simply that sugar removes the dandruff.
For dry legs you can use this lavender scrub with sugar use
Peeling make yourself with coffee
Yes, you read that right. Coffee no longer just ends up in our cups, but also on our skin.
The ground coffee beans act like salt and sugar as an abrasive. But there is of course more.
This is what mechanical peeling is all about!
Coffee peeling promotes skin renewal. The caffeine provides better blood circulation. You can simply use the coffee grounds from the coffee maker.
From coffee grounds you can make a scrub yourself that makes the complexion glow. The beans also have anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, redness can be alleviated.
And another piece of good news: coffee is also supposed to work against wrinkles.
Almond bran in homemade scrub
Almond bran is used for the treatment of oily and blemished skin. Because almonds contain fat, dry skin can also benefit from the bran.
Attention applies to nut allergy sufferers! Almond bran makes the skin look fresher. It nourishes and cleanses the skin to the lower layers.
Thanks to the almond pieces, dandruff is easily removed and the skin looks fresh again.
Oatmeal Scrub for the skin
Anyone who has blemished skin has certainly tried many things. But it can be so simple. Oatmeal is supposed to be the solution for acne and pimples.
Oats can keep the pH of the skin in balance due to its proteins. In addition, oatmeal provides the skin with moisture.
As an exfoliant, they help to gently remove the dead skin cells, germs and other impurities.
By the way, you can also use oatmeal for face masks for impurities use
Olive oil for the homemade scrub
In very many scrubs olive oil is used. The oil from olives is a true classic in skin care. It ends up in creams, scrubs and ointments. But also in the frying pan :)
On the skin, olive oil acts for refatting. The natural unsaturated triglycerides of the oil resemble skin's own lipids. Thus, they improve the moisture balance of the skin and protect it from drying.
Especially well noticeable is the care performance of olive oil for dry skin.
Honey for face scrub do it yourself
Honey is mainly used for facial scrubs. On the skin honey has a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect. It makes the skin supple and soft. Honey is suitable for all skin types.
It is a true miracle cure - both from the inside and outside. Honey contains a lot of minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. But also trace elements such as iron, copper, manganese and chromium.
Honey also contains biotin and pantothenic acid, which supports skin renewal.
Fruit acid peeling make yourself
Very dry skin does not tolerate peels with abrasive particles. It needs relaxation and gentle care. Enzymes from some types of fruit gently remove old cells. In the process, the skin is not irritated or dried out.
Especially papayas and bananas are very popular in homemade peelings with fruit acid.
Bananas nourish dry skin. When making your own peeling, it is important that you use really ripe bananas. You can peel them with a Blender* or with a fork to make mush.
How to make a fruit acid peeling easily yourself!
Papayas are often called the fountain of youth in the cosmetics industry. Namely, they have antioxidant effect. The high content of vitamin C helps the skin to form new collagen fibers. This makes the skin firmer and more elastic.
But also lemons are often used for exfoliation. Lemon juice has an anti-inflammatory effect and is therefore particularly suitable for women with blemished skin.
Important: If you make your own scrub with fruits or other fresh ingredients, you must use them up soon. Especially fruits spoil quickly. This creates germs and can lead to skin inflammation. So it is best to always use directly.
Natural yogurt, cottage cheese and other dairy products
Yogurt, curd and milk are mostly used for dry skin. The history of yogurt and skin care begins in ancient Egypt. Even then it was considered a miracle weapon against dry skin.
The micronutrients in dairy products are particularly readily available to the skin and can thus be absorbed quite easily and well.
In addition, yogurt and co. have a very refreshing effect on our skin. The minerals, trace elements and proteins moisturize and promote blood circulation.
How to apply the scrub correctly
After you've finished mixing your scrub, you're ready to go. If you want to use your scrub properly, you must first make the skin slightly damp.
Now the peeling paste is massaged in with light circular movements. You can enhance the effect by using a brush.
Through the circular movements you remove skin flakes and free your skin from ballast. Leave the scrub on for 2 minutes and then rinse it off.
How often you should use the DIY scrub
It all depends on how sensitive you are. If you have very sensitive skin, you should do a peeling yourself every 14 days at the most.
Normal and combination skin can be exfoliated 1x per week.
If you exfoliate your skin too often, redness and irritation will result.
What you should pay attention to when peeling
Immediately after peeling, the skin is thirsty for moisture. Now your skin is happy about a toner or a cream that provide a lot of moisture.
If you want to apply a special cream, now is a good time. After peeling, the skin is particularly receptive.
But this is just as true for bacteria. So do not reach into your face with unwashed fingers now - if you have made a face scrub.
Our conclusion
Making a scrub yourself is not difficult. You need an ingredient that frees the skin from old dandruff and a nourishing component.
In this post, we've presented the ingredients you'll need for your homemade scrub. Click through our collection of homemade scrubs and find the perfect scrub for your skin.
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