By Ujjainee Roy
January 19, 2024
If you're sorting essentials for winter skincare, remember a number of common pantry foods can actually also be used as a face scrub! Here are some common foods which you can eat and use to make your skin healthier!
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Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant that can help remove dead skin cells. It also has soothing properties, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Mix finely ground oatmeal with water or yogurt to create a paste.
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Coffee grounds are slightly abrasive, making them effective at exfoliating the skin. The caffeine in coffee may also have antioxidant properties. Mix used coffee grounds with a bit of water or coconut oil to form a scrub.
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Sugar, especially brown sugar, is a common natural exfoliant. It helps remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. Mix sugar with a carrier oil like olive oil or coconut oil to create a scrub.
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Ground almonds provide a gritty texture for exfoliation, while honey has antibacterial properties and can help moisturize the skin. Mix finely ground almonds with honey to form a scrub.
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Yoghurt contains lactic acid, which is a natural exfoliant. It can help brighten the skin and promote a more even tone. Apply plain yogurt directly to the skin or mix it with a gentle exfoliating agent like ground oats.
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Mashed banana can be used as a base for a gentle face scrub. Bananas contain vitamins and antioxidants that can benefit the skin. Mix mashed banana with a granular ingredient like sugar or oatmeal
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Sea salt is a coarser exfoliant suitable for the body or areas with thicker skin. Mix sea salt with a carrier oil like sweet almond oil or coconut oil. Avoid using salt scrubs on sensitive facial skin.
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