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Homemade Sugar Scrubs

Sugar is considered as an unhealthy item as it leads to many health problems like weight gain, diabetes, cellulite and skin problems. However, applying sugar orally is one of the best skin care products that is natural and effective too. For example, sugar is known as a natural exfoliant. That is why, most of the people use sugar as a scrub to cleanse the skin and exfoliate it.

You can either scrub your face with raw sugar or simply mix it with other skin care ingredients to get a clear and flawless skin. Sugar also benefits the skin as it softens it. If you use a scrub of brown sugar and olive oil, is it very helpful in keeping the skin soft and supple.

Moreover, sugar has a natural anti-ageing effect on the skin. This is because sugar as an exfoliant cleanses the skin and opens the pores. This prevents the skin cells from damaging the skin. The toxins do not have an effect on your skin. This in the long run slows down the ageing process and helps to keep your skin youthful.

So, if you want to use this kitchen ingredient for its skin benefits then check out the different ways to use sugar scrubs.

Ways To Prepare Sugar Scrubs For Skin Care:

Sugar

Sugar

If you are running out of time, rinse your face with water and then scrub it with raw sugar granules for 3-4 minutes. Rinse well to get a clear and glowing skin.

Cleanser

Cleanser

You can mix few granules of sugar with your cleanser and scrub on your wet face. Wipe off with a clean wet towel and rinse with water.

Lemon

Lemon

Squeeze a lemon's juice and mix sugar granules in it. Lemon acts as a bleaching agent and when mixed with sugar, it becomes the best scrub for cleansing your skin and whitening it.

 Green Tea

Green Tea

Green tea has anti-ageing properties and also heals a scar tissue. Brew green tea leaves and strain. Add sugar and mix. Apply this sugar scrub to get a wrinkle free and tight skin.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

You can also mix sugar granules with coconut oil to make a homemade scrub. You can use any other oil like almond oil, rosemary oil, jojoba oil or olive oil.

Milk

Milk

Mix sugar with milk and add a few drops of sandalwood powder. It is a homemade sugar scrub that will exfoliate the skin and also whiten it.

Almonds

Almonds

Soak almonds overnight and ground into a paste. Mix sugar granules and add a few drops of almond oil. Apply this homemade sugar and almond scrub to cleanse the skin.

Story first published: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:59 [IST]
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