Excess intake of olive oil and sugar is not good for the stomach, but the combination of the two is good for the skin! Sugar can slough off dead skin cells, while olive oil helps moisturize the skin. The oil can also lubricate the skin and protect it from coarse sugar grains. However, not all sugar scrubs are suitable for the face or body. You will need to make adjustments based on the use of the scrub.
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Part 1 of 4: Making a Basic Sugar Scrub
Step 1. Pour 120 ml of unprocessed olive oil and added other chemicals (extra virgin) into a small glass jar
Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can take your scrub easily, and a volume large enough to hold 350 ml of ingredients. Pure olive oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This ingredient is good for dry, oily, and aging skin. In addition, virgin olive oil can also treat acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Skin will look healthy, shiny, smoother, and younger.
If you want to make a pass for the face, replace 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of olive oil with rose hip oil. This oil contains vitamin C and antioxidants, making it suitable for dry or aging skin
Step 2. Add 15-20 drops of essential oil if desired
You can use one type of oil or a combination of several types of oil. Essential oils make scrubs more fragrant. In addition, several types of essential oils also have additional benefits for the skin.
- If you want to make a pass for the face, reduce the amount of essential oil to 10-15 drops to avoid irritation.
- To treat acne, use tea tree, bergamot, or geranium oil.
- To fight aging, use pomegranate, grapefruit, or lavender oil.
- To brighten or make your skin glow, use moringa or peppermint oil.
- For dry skin, use rose, chamomile, or sunflower oil.
Step 3. Add a little lime juice or spices if desired
Pour 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of fresh lemon or lime juice to lighten the skin and give the scrub a fresh fragrance. Alternatively, you can add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 grams) of spices such as cinnamon, apple slices, pumpkin pie spice (pumpkin pie), or vanilla.
If you want to make a face scrub, don't add lemon juice or spices
Step 4. Add 220 grams of sugar to make a body scrub
Granulated sugar can be used by most people and is suitable for dry skin. If you have sensitive skin, use another ingredient with a smaller grain, such as caster sugar or brown sugar. To increase the laxative power of the scrub, add another 50 grams of sugar.
Although this recipe uses sugar and oil, you can also replace the sugar with salt if you prefer. Refined sea salt can make for a softer scrub. Just replace sugar and salt in equal proportions
Step 5. Add 200 grams of brown sugar instead of granulated sugar to make a facial scrub
Granulated sugar is too coarse for sensitive and thin facial skin. If you want to make a facial scrub, use brown sugar. Due to the smaller grain size, brown sugar will feel softer on the skin. In addition, brown sugar is also a natural humectant so it can provide moisture to the skin.
Step 6. Stir all ingredients using a spoon
Feel the scrub with your fingers. If the scrub feels too rough, add more olive oil. If the pass feels too runny, add more sugar. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of oil or sugar first, then add back the ingredients if necessary.
Step 7. Store the scrub in a dry and cool place
Sugar scrubs already contain natural preservatives, so they don't need to be refrigerated. However, it's a good idea to spend it within 1 year.
If you add lemon juice, the scrub will only last for 1 week (out of the fridge) or 2-3 weeks (if kept in the fridge). This is because lemon juice is a rotting material
Part 2 of 4: Using Scrub on the Face
Step 1. Start with a clean and damp face
First, wash your face using your usual cleansing soap. Rinse your face with warm water afterward. Warm water works to open the skin pores.
Step 2. Take a little scrub
At most, you'll only need a coin-sized scrub. Make sure you only use a scrub made from brown sugar. Scrub from granulated sugar has a texture that is too rough for facial skin.
Step 3. Massage the scrub on the face
Gently apply the scrub in a circular motion towards the top of the face. Focus on the dry and rough skin, and avoid the thin skin around the eyes. It's a good idea to also rub the scrub on the neck.
Step 4. Rinse the skin with warm water
If your skin feels oily afterward, you can wash it again with warm water and facial soap. Continue the treatment by sprinkling cold water on the face.
Step 5. Use a pore tightener on the face to close the pores
Pour a small amount of pore-tightening on a cotton swab. Wipe cotton all over the face. Pore tighteners help close and tighten pores.
Step 6. Apply moisturizer while skin is still damp
Even if you use a scrub made from refined brown sugar, it can still dry out your skin. Use moisturizer to keep skin feeling smooth and soft.
It's a good idea to use moisturizer while your skin is still damp, and not dry. In this condition, the moisture in the skin can be maintained
Step 7. Use a scrub once or twice a week
Facial scrubs are more suitable for use at night. Thus, the skin has time to recover. If you have sensitive skin, limit the frequency of using the scrub to once a week (or less often). If used too often, scrubs can actually cause irritation to the face.
Part 3 of 4: Using Body Scrub
Step 1. Get into the soaking tub or shower
Scrub works best on damp skin, so take a bath or soak in warm water for 5-10 minutes. This will make your skin smoother before you apply the scrub. Don't forget to prepare a scrub to use.
Step 2. Take some scrub
The amount of scrub required depends on the part of the body to be treated. You'll need more of your foot scrub (eg a fistful fist) than your hands (eg a coin-sized scrub).
Put the lid back on the jar after you've taken the scrub, especially when you're in the shower to prevent water from getting into the jar
Step 3. Massage the scrub on the skin
Use smooth, circular motions when massaging the scrub. Keep the body part being treated away from water so that the scrub does not get carried away. You can massage the scrub on the skin for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4. Rinse your skin
If your skin feels oily afterward, you can wash it off again with soap and water. However, it really doesn't matter if your skin is a little oily, especially if you have dry skin. The oil will be absorbed into the skin and moisturize it.
Step 5. Continue the treatment with the use of moisturizer
Body oil products are considered better because they are absorbed more quickly into the skin. Pat the towel against the skin to dry it until the water is no longer dripping (but the skin still feels damp). After that, use a moisturizing lotion or body oil.
Step 6. Use a scrub once or twice a week
Do not use it too often so that the skin does not get irritated. You can also reduce the amount of scrubbing you use if you want. Sugar scrub contains natural preservatives so it can last for a maximum of 1 year. However, if it starts to look or smell bad, throw the scrub away immediately.
If you add lemon juice to your scrub, finish the scrub within 1 week. You can extend its shelf life by 2-3 weeks by storing it in the refrigerator
Part 4 of 4: Using Scrub While Shaving
Step 1. Soak the calves in warm water for 5 minutes
This will open the skin pores and make the hair or hair on the calves feel smoother before shaving. You can soak the calves in a soaking tub or shower.
There are different opinions regarding the use of scrubs before shaving. Some people recommend using body scrubs, while others reject the suggestion. If you have sensitive skin, it's a good idea not to use a scrub before shaving
Step 2. Massage the scrub on the calves
Take a fistful of scrub, then rub it on both calves using gentle, circular motions. It's a good idea to use a scrub on one calf first so that the scrub doesn't get carried away by the water.
Step 3. Shave the hair on the calves
You can rinse the calves first and use shaving cream, or you can use a scrub instead of shaving cream. Make sure you use a clean, sharp razor to shave more effectively, then clean the blade immediately after.
Step 4. Rinse the calves, then reapply the scrub
Clean the calf of the scrub or shaving cream first. After that, reuse the scrub using the same method as before.
Step 5. Wash the calves with soap and warm water to remove any excess oil
Alternatively, you don't need to use soap and leave your calves protected by a thin layer of oil from the scrub. The skin can absorb the oil so it feels smoother.
Tips
- Try not to use soap when rinsing the scrub. The remaining oil from the scrub will be absorbed into the skin and make the skin feel smoother.
- Sugar scrubs can last for 1 year. If it starts to smell or looks rotten, throw the scrub away immediately.
- If you store your scrub in the bathroom, a high-quality plastic jar can be a better storage medium. Avoid using cheap plastic jars, especially if you add essential oils to your scrub, as the quality of the plastic will degrade over time.
- You can use other types of oil that are safe for the skin, such as coconut oil.
- Do not use granulated sugar scrub on the face because the texture is too rough.
- You can use a sugar scrub once a week.
- The more sugar you add, the coarser the final texture of the scrub will be.
- Use a pore tightener and moisturizer on the face after using the scrub.
Warning
- Use scrubs with care, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- Citrus juice or oil makes the skin more sensitive to sunlight. It's a good idea to use a scrub that contains orange juice at night. If used in the morning, wear long pants or long-sleeved clothes afterwards.
- Do not use the scrub on irritated or burned skin. Also, don't use a scrub if you have a rash.
