Dry skin is a prevalent concern during the winter months. As the weather changes, your skin's texture can also shift. Even those with naturally oily skin may find that the cool winter air strips moisture from their skin, resulting in dryness and dehydration. This can lead to issues like itchiness, patchiness, and redness. The common white flakes seen during this season are often a result of this dryness, which can cause a buildup of dead skin cells that clogs pores and leads to winter breakouts.
But don’t worry! You can effectively combat these issues with hydrating body scrubs. Exfoliating revitalizes the skin by removing grime and leaving it soft, supple, and moisturized. The best part is you can create fantastic body scrubs using ingredients right from your kitchen.
Here are 10 natural DIY body scrubs to help you tackle dry winter skin:
# Coffee and Coconut Oil ScrubThis scrub provides a hydration boost. Packed with caffeine, coffee protects the skin from free radical damage and enhances blood circulation. Coconut oil serves as an excellent emollient, adding moisture. The coarse sugar gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells and impurities for healthier skin.
Ingredients:1 cup ground coffee
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1 cup sugar
Directions:- In a bowl, combine the ground coffee and sugar.
- Add the coconut oil and mix well.
- Store in a glass jar.
- To use, dampen your skin, apply a generous amount, and massage for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly in the shower.
- Use this scrub once a week.
# Honey and Salt ScrubHoney is renowned for its anti-aging, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It locks moisture into the skin and unclogs pores, while salt enhances hydration and reduces inflammation caused by dryness.
Ingredients:1 cup salt
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup olive oil
Directions:- In a bowl, mix honey and olive oil.
- Add salt and mix until you achieve a coarse paste.
- Store in a glass jar.
- During your next shower, dampen your skin, take a generous amount, and scrub for a few minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Use this scrub 1-2 times a week.
# Oatmeal and Sugar ScrubThis nourishing scrub effectively cleanses your face while combating skin aging. Coarse oatmeal gently exfoliates, while brown sugar helps prevent hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. Jojoba oil offers anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits.
Ingredients:1/2 cup ground oatmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
A few drops of jojoba oil
Directions:- In a bowl, combine oatmeal, sugar, honey, and jojoba oil.
- Dampen your skin and scrub your face with a generous amount for a few minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly in the shower.
- Use this scrub 1-2 times a week.
# Almond and Honey ScrubAlmonds, rich in vitamin E, protect against free radical damage and harmful UV rays. Argan oil enhances skin hydration, making it soft and plump.
Ingredients:4-5 almonds
1 tbsp honey
A few drops of argan oil
Directions:- Grind the almonds into a fine powder.
- Mix with honey and argan oil until coarse.
- Dampen your skin and apply, gently scrubbing in circular motions for 5-10 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Use this scrub once a week.
# Sea Salt and Lemon ScrubThis all-natural scrub hydrates and brightens the skin. Lemon, a rich source of vitamin C, boosts collagen production, improving elasticity and combating aging signs. Olive oil enhances hydration, while sea salt removes dirt and impurities.
Ingredients:1 cup sea salt
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Directions:- Combine sea salt, lemon zest, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Mix well to create a coarse scrub.
- Apply to wet skin and massage for about 2 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly and follow with moisturizer.
- Use this scrub twice a week.
# Brown Sugar and Vanilla Extract ScrubThis hydrating and exfoliating scrub is perfect for dry, dull skin. Brown sugar and coconut oil cleanse and moisturize, while vanilla extract soothes and refreshes with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients:1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut oil
Directions:- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Dampen your skin and massage with the scrub for a few minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Use this scrub once or twice a week.
# Green Tea and Sugar ScrubThis powerful scrub enhances hydration and regeneration. Green tea, rich in antioxidants, rejuvenates the skin and adds a natural glow.
Ingredients:1 cup green tea
2 cups brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
Directions:- Brew a cup of green tea and cool it to room temperature.
- Mix in sugar and honey until coarse.
- Apply to wet body and face, massaging for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Use this scrub once a week.
# Olive Oil and Orange Essential Oil ScrubOrange essential oil promotes skin health, making it smooth and radiant. Sugar unclogs pores, while olive oil adds moisture.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
A few drops of orange essential oil
Directions:- Mix all ingredients to create a gritty mixture.
- Store in an airtight jar.
- Apply on wet body and massage for a couple of minutes.
- Rinse off with water.
- Use this scrub once every 10 days.
# Orange Peel Powder and Gram Flour ScrubRich in vitamin C, orange peel powder unclogs pores and enhances skin elasticity, making it soft and bright. Gram flour gently cleanses and soothes irritation caused by dryness.
Ingredients:1/2 cup orange peel powder
1/2 cup gram flour
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp coconut oil
Directions:- Mix orange peel powder and gram flour in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice and coconut oil, mixing well.
- Store in a glass jar.
- Apply generously on wet skin and massage for about 5 minutes.
- Rinse off thoroughly.
- Use this scrub 1-2 times a week.
# Banana and Brown Sugar ScrubBananas, rich in vitamin A, hydrate the skin and promote cell regeneration, while brown sugar combats aging signs.
Ingredients:1 large ripe banana
1/2 cup brown sugar
Directions:- Chop the banana and add it to a bowl.
- Mix in sugar and mash into a gritty paste.
- Dampen your skin and massage for a couple of minutes.
- Rinse off thoroughly.
- Use this scrub once a week.