How to Smooth Skin with a Natural Face Scrub

If you want smooth, glowing skin, look no further than your pantry for the ingredients to make a scrub that works just as well as what you can buy in the store. You can make a natural exfoliating scrub using cheap household items like sugar, coconut oil, oatmeal and even blueberries. Give yourself an at-home spa treatment to get soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin.

Method 1
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Olive Oil and Coffee Scrub

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    Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of ground coffee. This rejuvenating scrub has caffeine, which leaves your skin feeling taut, bright and smooth.[1] [2] It's great for treating aging skin or when you just want to feel energized and brighter.
    • If you don't have olive oil, you can use coconut oil or shea butter.
    • Add a little honey if you want to turn this scrub into a mask.
    • Coffee grounds are also full of antioxidant agents, which can help improve elastin and collagen production. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are great at calming redness and fighting acne.[3]
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    Rinse your face. Make sure your makeup is removed, then rinse your face to wet it a little in preparation for the scrub.
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    Apply the scrub. Use a circular motion to scrub your face with the mixture,[4] concentrating on the areas that tend to get a little dry and dull looking.
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    Rinse off the scrub. Use warm water to wash it off, then pat your face dry with a towel.[7]
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    Apply moisturizer. Coffee can dry out the skin a little, so make sure to apply your favorite moisturizer. You'll end up with soft, smooth skin.
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Method 2
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Brown Sugar Scrub

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    Combine a teaspoon of brown sugar and a few drops of water. You only need enough water to slightly moisten the sugar; don't add enough to dissolve it. The blackstrap molasses in the brown sugar helps to exfoliate your face and leave it gleaming and healthy.[9]
    • Use brown sugar instead of white or powdered sugar for best effect.
    • If you have acne, add a few drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil to the scrub. These have antiseptic properties that help get rid of acne.
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    Rinse your face. Make sure your makeup is removed and rinse your face with water, then pat it mostly dry. Keep it a little moist so the scrub will go on more easily.
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    Apply the scrub to your face. Scrub your face in gentle, wide, circular upstrokes to exfoliate the dead skin.[10] [11] Keep gently scrubbing your face until the sugar has dissolved. If you wish, you can leave the scrub on your face for a few minutes to use it as a mask as well.
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    Rinse away the sugar. Use warm water and make sure you rinse it out of the corners of your eyes and other hard-to-reach areas, so your face doesn't remain sticky. Pat your face dry with a towel.
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    Moisturize. Apply moisturizer all over your face to help hydrate your skin, since using a scrub can be drying.
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Method 3
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Coconut Oil and Almond Scrub

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    Mix a tablespoon of coconut oil and a teaspoon of ground almonds. This combination is the perfect texture for a scrub that gets rid of the dead skin while also conditioning your skin to make it smooth and soft. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature so you may want to heat it a little to make it easier to mix with the ground almonds.
    • Make sure the almonds are finely ground. Put a handful of almonds in the blender or food processor and grind until they're they texture of coarse salt.
    • Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to make the scrub smell divine.
    • Coconut oil is hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial, making it a great ingredient for your scrub.[12]
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    Rinse your face. Remove your makeup and rinse your face so the scrub will be easier to apply.
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    Apply the scrub. Apply it in a circular motion all over your face, concentrating on the spots that tend to get dry and flaky. No need to press too hard; the ground almonds will do the work of exfoliating for you.[13]
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    Remove the scrub with a washcloth. Wet it with warm water and gently wipe away the scrub, rinsing out the cloth when necessary, until it's completely gone. Rinse your face and pat it dry.
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    Moisturize if necessary. The beauty of a coconut oil scrub is that it's usually unnecessary to moisturize further. However, if you have a few spots on your face that get really dry, dab a little more coconut oil on and let it absorb into your skin.
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Honey and Oatmeal Scrub

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    Mix 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of ground oatmeal. Honey has natural antibacterial properties, making this scrub a good choice if you have acne. You can coarsely grind the oatmeal by giving it a whir in the blender. This scrub smells so good you could almost eat it.
    • Add a few drops of essential oil to enhance the properties of the scrub if you'd like.
    • If the scrub is really sticky, add a drop or two of milk, which has moisturizing properties.
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    Rinse your face. Make sure your makeup is removed, then rinse your face to wet it a little in preparation for the scrub.
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    Apply the scrub. Rub it over your face using gentle circular motions. Keep going until your entire face has been treated with the scrub. Let it sit on your skin for an extra 10 minutes so the honey can go to work moisturizing and brightening your face.[14]
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    Rinse off the scrub. Use warm water to wash your face, making sure to get every last trace of the sticky honey. Pat your face dry with a towel.[15]
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    Moisturize your skin. Apply your favorite moisturizer to enhance the benefits of the scrub and leave your skin feeling silky smooth.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    Why are coffee grounds good for your skin?
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
    Beauty & Skincare Specialist
    Barbie Ritzman is a Beauty Specialist, Influencer, and the Owner of Barbie’s Beauty Bits. With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in skincare and aesthetics. Barbie studied marketing at Tidewater Community College and holds a Certificate from the Media Buying Academy. For her work, she’s won Beauty Influencer of the Year - The USA and was featured in “The Allure 50,” which includes the year’s 50 most influential people in the beauty industry.
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
    Beauty & Skincare Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Coffee grounds don't dissolve, which make them an excellent exfoliant to slough away dead skin cells. Plus, the caffeine in the grounds is perfect for tightening your pores and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Question
    How can you use coffee grounds and coconut oil as a scrub?
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
    Beauty & Skincare Specialist
    Barbie Ritzman is a Beauty Specialist, Influencer, and the Owner of Barbie’s Beauty Bits. With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in skincare and aesthetics. Barbie studied marketing at Tidewater Community College and holds a Certificate from the Media Buying Academy. For her work, she’s won Beauty Influencer of the Year - The USA and was featured in “The Allure 50,” which includes the year’s 50 most influential people in the beauty industry.
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
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    Expert Answer
    Mix 1/2 cup (41 g) of ground coffee, 1/2 cup (100 g) of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup (118.3 mL) of melted coconut oil together. Then, apply the mixture to your face in gentle, circular, and upward motions. Rinse off the scrub with lukewarm water, and then pat the skin dry with a clean towel.
  • Question
    How do you make coffee scrub for sensitive skin?
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
    Beauty & Skincare Specialist
    Barbie Ritzman is a Beauty Specialist, Influencer, and the Owner of Barbie’s Beauty Bits. With over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in skincare and aesthetics. Barbie studied marketing at Tidewater Community College and holds a Certificate from the Media Buying Academy. For her work, she’s won Beauty Influencer of the Year - The USA and was featured in “The Allure 50,” which includes the year’s 50 most influential people in the beauty industry.
    Barbie Ritzman
    Barbie Ritzman
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    Expert Answer
    Use fine coffee grounds instead of coarse ones. The smaller grounds will be easier on your sensitive skin.
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Warnings

  • If you have sensitive skin, or allergies to molasses, don't try this, it can cause face rashes etc.
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.getthegloss.com/article/caffeine-in-skincare-should-you-believe-the-buzz
  2. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  4. ↑ https://stylecaster.com/beauty/diy-scrub-coffee/
  5. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  6. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  7. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  9. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-kitchen/articles/spring-fling-pantry-cleaning
  1. ↑ https://www.spafromscratch.com/brown-sugar-scrub/
  2. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  3. ↑ Barbie Ritzman. Beauty & Skincare Specialist. Expert Interview. 23 August 2021.
  4. ↑ https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/8-ways-use-honey-pamper-your-skin-and-hair.html
  5. ↑ http://homemadeforelle.com/facial-scub-for-dry-skin/
  6. ↑ http://homemadeforelle.com/facial-scub-for-dry-skin/
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To smooth your skin with a natural face scrub, try mixing equal parts olive oil and coffee grounds and gently massaging the scrub into your face before rinsing it off. You can also make a natural scrub by mixing a teaspoon of brown sugar with a few drops of water, or by mixing 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of ground oatmeal. If you suffer from acne, try adding a few drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil to your face scrub to help fight acne-causing bacteria. To learn how to make a natural face scrub using coconut oil and almonds, scroll down!

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