Apart from being a sweetener, sugar can also be used as an alternative facial scrub for those of you who avoid chemical-based beauty products. Honey, although it is also widely known as a natural sweetener, is in fact effective in moisturizing the skin of your face and body, you know! Because the benefits are very good for skin health and beauty, there's nothing wrong with trying to make a facial scrub consisting of a mixture of honey and sugar; in addition to the materials needed are not expensive, the benefits are not in doubt. Interested in making it?
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Part 1 of 3: Making a Face Scrub from Honey and Sugar
Step 1. Use raw honey
Make sure you only use raw, unprocessed honey that hasn't been pasteurized; Raw honey can be easily found in organic food stores, supermarkets, or online stores. Scrub that is natural and guaranteed to be free of toxins is certainly better for the health of your facial skin, right? In addition, raw honey also has more health benefits than bottled honey.
- Before applying it to the skin, make sure you are not allergic to honey. To find out your allergen, try to get it checked by a doctor.
- You can also apply a small amount of the scrub to the backs of your hands or other unexposed parts of your body to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction. Leave it for about an hour. If there is no allergic reaction such as itching, redness, or swelling of the skin caused, the sign is that you can apply the scrub to your facial skin.
Step 2. Pour 1 tablespoons of honey into a bowl or plate
Add the amount if the scrub will also be applied to the neck area.
Step 3. Add tbsp
powdered sugar into a bowl of honey. Make sure the texture is not too thick after stirring.
You can also use brown sugar, which is finer than regular granulated sugar
Step 4. Add 3-5 drops of fresh lemon juice
This step is optional. If you want to do this, make sure you use fresh lemons because the acid content in less fresh lemons is very high. As a result, your facial skin can actually be injured by it.
Step 5. Check the consistency of the scrub by rubbing it with your fingers
The scrub should be thick enough that it doesn't drip off your hands easily. That way, you know that the scrub won't easily drip off your face when applied. If the texture of the scrub is too runny, add more sugar to it. On the other hand, if the texture is too thick, add more honey to it.
Part 2 of 3: Applying Scrub
Step 1. Wet your fingers before applying the scrub to the face and neck area
Gently massage your facial skin in circular motions for 45 seconds. Leave the scrub for about 5 minutes before rinsing.
- If you only want to use it as a mask, leave the scrub on your face for 10 minutes.
- Slowly, massage your lips with the same scrub to treat dry and chapped lips.
Step 2. Rinse with warm water
Make sure you clean your face thoroughly so that there is no sugar or honey residue on your face.
After that, chances are your facial skin will look a little red. But don't worry, your facial skin will return to normal after a while
Step 3. Dry with a clean towel
Never rub your face with a towel. Be careful, this action risks irritating your facial skin. Instead of rubbing your face with a towel, gently pat your skin to keep it moisturized.
Step 4. Apply moisturizer to your face
Make sure you choose a facial moisturizer that contains sunscreen to protect your skin from sun exposure.
Also use lip balm after removing dead skin cells on your lips
Step 5. Repeat the process at least once a week
If your facial skin is too dry or sensitive, use a honey and sugar scrub to remove dead skin cells 1-2 times a week. If you actually have combination or oily facial skin, use the scrub 2-3 times a week.
Part 3 of 3: Making Scrub Variations from Honey and Sugar
Step 1. Add egg white for oily facial skin
Egg whites are proven to be effective in removing dead skin cells and reducing oil levels on the face. To make your facial skin smoother and firmer, try adding one egg white for every tbsp. honey.
Remember, using raw eggs is risky for you to be poisoned by salmonella bacteria. To prevent this, don't rub raw egg whites around your mouth so you don't swallow them
Step 2. Make a honey scrub to get rid of pimples on the face
If you have stubborn acne, try applying a pure honey scrub to the acne-prone skin. Pure honey scrub is also very beneficial for those of you who have dry, oily, or sensitive skin.
Apply raw honey all over your face with clean hands. Let the scrub sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. After rinsing, don't forget to dry your face with a dry towel
Step 3. Make a honey and oatmeal scrub to remove dead skin cells
Oats are rich in natural cleansing ingredients and work very well to remove oil and dead skin cells on the face. Therefore, mixing oats with honey and lemon can make your facial skin fresher, firmer, and moisturized.
- Mix 100 grams of whole oatmeal (not instant oatmeal), 85 ml. honey, and 60 ml. lemon juice in a bowl. Stir well while pouring 60 ml. water slowly. If you want to make the oats smoother, try blending them first or grinding them in a coffee grinder.
- Wash your hands before applying the scrub; Gently, apply the scrub to your face and rub gently in a circular motion. After leaving it on for a minute, rinse with warm water and pat your face dry with a dry towel.
The Things You Need
- Bowl or plate
- Spoon
- Brown or white sugar
- Raw honey
- Spatula or spoon
- Fresh lemon juice
- Egg whites
- Oats
- Water
