Top Natural Homemade Exfoliators For Dry Skin

Exfoliating can be in other words considered as detoxing of the skin. Hence, in order to maintain healthy and radiant skin exfoliating is very essential. Exfoliating comes with its own array of benefits which includes improving skin moisturation, clear clogged pores, and elimination of dead skin cells.  

Further, if we talk about people with dry skin, mild exfoliation with natural homemade ingredients scrubs and nutrition the skin without depleting its moisture. In contrast to harsh chemicals which imbalances the pH level and worsen the condition of dry skin. The top natural exfoliating scrubs for dry skin are listed below:

Olive Oil And Brown Sugar Scrub

Whenever you are involved in the process of exfoliating, maintaining the hydration of the skin is equally important. And if the case is of dry skin , hydration becomes even more crucial. Hence, this mixture combining olive oil and brown sugar can be the best option as brown sugar here works as a natural mild exfoliant and removes all the dead skin cells while the olive deeply hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and supple.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and one tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Make a good mixture out of these both ingredients and gently massage it on your face in a circular motion.
3. Keep this mask on your face for a few minutes and rinse it with warm water.

Coffee And Coconut Oil Scrub

Coffee is a famous exfoliator that helps in deep cleansing and boosted face circulation. This coffee, when mixed with coconut oil, moisturizes the skin, at the same time preventing any type of moisture loss.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
2. Mix these both and scrub it gently on your face.
3. Leave the mask for a a few minutes and then rinse it with warm water.
   

Special Consideration :

• Don’t exchange brown sugar for raw or white sugar. This is because brown sugar has softer granules, and using other types of sugar may not be safe.
• You can replace coconut oil with jojoba or almond oil, which has similar benefits.
  

Tip: Mix lemon juice in the mixture if you want to work on pigmentation and lighten your skin tone.

Colloidal Oatmeal And Honey Scrub

Colloidal oatmeal is oatmeal that is ground into a very fine powder. Oatmeal is an excellent ingredient for soothing the skin; it works as a great moisturizer and works best as a gentle exfoliator. Honey, on the other hand, acts as a natural humectant, which locks the moisturizer provided by the oatmeal and also provides antibacterial benefits.

How to apply ?

1. Tale 2 tablespoons of finely ground oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of warm water.
2. Take this mixture and gently pat it on damp skin in a circular motion.
3. Repeat it for 2 to 3 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water.
4. Complete the process with a moisturizer.

Rice Flour And Yogurt Scrub

Yogurt contains a high volume of lactic acid, which, when combined with rice flour, helps gently scrub the dead skin while keeping the smoothness and brightness of the skin intact. The presence of yogurt works best for acne-prone skin as well by working as a gentle scrubber.

How to apply ?

1. Take 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoons of rice flour.
2. Gently scrub this mixture on your face in a circular motion.
3. Leave it for 5 minutes, then wash it with lukewarm water.

Almond And Milk Scrub

This scrub serves as both a physical and chemical exfoliant and hence works effectively for dry skin as well. Here, the almonds are taken in grounded form, which will help remove the dead skin. Whereas milk contains lactic acid, which helps loosen the pores that hold dead skin cells and gives you brighter and smoother skin.

How to apply ?

1. Soak a handful of almonds overnight and grind them in a grinder into a coarse paste.
2. Mix this paste with 2 tablespoons of milk and apply it on your skin.
3. Leave it for 10 minutes and then massage it gently to remove.
4. Wash your face with lukewarm water and observe the results.
   

Tip: You can also use milk powder instead of milk.

Papaya, Yogurt, And Honey Face Scrub

Papaya, through its special enzyme named papain, naturally rejuvenates and cleans the skin. Its properties can repair damaged texture and control excess oil secretion making it an excellent exfoliant. Further, this fruit, when mixed with honey and yogurt, brings the goodness of super moisturizing properties and, helps fight acne-causing bacteria and skin inflammation and provides anti-aging benefits.

How to apply ?

1. Take one ripe banana and mash it properly into a paste.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt and honey to it.
3. Mix everything together properly to form a smooth face scrub.
4. Apply and massage the scrub properly in semi-circular motion.
5. Wash off your face with lukewarm water.

Banana Facial Scrub

Bananas are famous for being an exceptional exfoliator and benefit the skin with the goodness of vitamin A and antioxidants. Using bananas on your skin helps in deep moisturization and improves skin texture. Using this banana with milk powder, and sugar to make the mask more effective and cleanse the skin more deeply.

How to apply ?

1. Take half a banana and mix it with 1 tablespoon of sugar and milk powder.
2. Apply the mixture and gently scrub it on your face.
3. Let the mask rest for a few minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Added Tips For Dry Skin

• To maintain the hydration of the skin, moisturize the skin after applying any kind of face mask.
• Always massage in a circular motion and very gently to avoid any irritation.
• Do not over-exfoliate your face; repeat the process only 1-3 times a week.
• Do not put excessive pressure on the skin while massaging to maintain the skin’s health.
• Avoid harsh scrubs as much as possible as it may over dry the skin.