Homemade Body Scrubs for Glowing Skin

Most of us don't know the dirty truth about soap: you can get your skin clean without getting sudsy. A gentle, homemade body scrub of exfoliating granules combined with a skin care oil will break up dead skin cells and lift them away along with the dirt or makeup. The dirt and dead skin is rinsed away as the exfoliant dissolves in a stream of warm water, while the oil leaves behind a light, moisture-retaining barrier and gives your skin a conditioned, healthy glow.

But, if you are not ready to spend a lot of money on cosmetic products and treatments that will tighten your skin, then you can try some Homemade Body Scrubs that often can be equally effective against cellulite as the expensive treatments that are available.

Oatmeal Scrub

Oatmeal not only works as an excellent exfoliant, but can also calm redness for those fighting skin ailments like rosacea or even common sunburns.

Coffee and Avocado Scrub

Take 1 Cup ground coffee, 1 Cup course brown sugar, 1 Mashed ripe avocado and 1 Tsp. olive oil. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mash to get a scrub consistency. Using a circular motion rub the mixture into the damp skin in places where you have cellulite. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.

Clove and Sugar Body Scrub

With the autumn months come the onslaught of flu season, and clove is just the addition you’ll want for your body scrub. Clove is known for it’s anti-infectious, antibacterial and anti-viral properties.

Paradise Mango Scrub

Mangos are in peak season during the summer, so when you're not using them in your favorite recipes, their nutrients and fruity fragrance are also a great addition to your shower routine.

Banana Sugar Scrub

Bananas are packed with nutrients that are great for maintaing healthy skin, including acting as a natural moisturizer.