DIY Body Polishing Method At Home: Scrubber And Mask Recipe

Body polishing can now be done anytime at home using two steps – scrubbing and by using a mask. Check out the method!

Skin Care

oi-Kripa

By Kripa Chowdhury

Monday, July 3, 2017, 15:59

We mostly take care of only our face and leave no stone unturned at that Packs, lotions, creams, masks - we try all possible ways to treat it right and get the best look. What we miss out in the entire attempt is to take an equivalent care of the rest of the body.

Well, there exists ways, methods, and cosmetics uniquely aimed for the body and its skin care. The process of skin care for face and rest of the body differs.

Today, we will let you know how to take care of your body skin right at home with a simple body polishing treatment that includes only two steps - scrubbing and using a body mask.

Body polishing is a process that can be done both in the salon or at home. The benefits of body polishing include the following:

• Improving the skin condition
• Healing existing skin problems like acne, skin cracks, extra hair growth and more
• Adding glaze and glow to the skin
• Exfoliating the first layer of the skin to remove the dead skin cells
• Moisturizing and hydrating the skin
• Removing dirt, pollutants and extra cells from the skin's surface
• Cleansing clogged pores and skin tissues
• Making the skin smooth and soothing
• Giving a radiant glow to the skin
• Refreshing and rejuvenating the body

Now, when you have learned the benefits of body polishing and would want to start it, here are bullet points on how to do body polishing at home with just two steps - scrubbing and using a body mask.

Body polishing at home should begin with a warm water shower such that the pores of the body open and the first layer of dust or pollutants get washed off.

Step 1: Using A Body Scrub

When you begin the body polishing procedure at home, the first step is to scrub your skin. It is important to pick the right ingredients for preparing your skin scrubber that actually help take off the dead layer of your skin, bringing out its glow.
The ingredients you will use to prepare the body polishing scrub include besan, masoor atta, chandan powder, haldi powder and milk.

Let's now look at the role of each of the body scrub ingredients on your skin:

Besan/Gram Flour
A very good scrub material for both body and face, besan exfoliates the skin. It works great if you have tan even on the tough areas like neck or legs.

Masoor Atta/Red Lentil Powder
Acting superb on the extra hair of your body, masoor dal works on cleansing the skin by removing dirt particles and extra oil from it.

Chandan Powder/Sandalwood Powder
Applicable on all skin kinds, sandalwood powder works on dark skin, dark circles, blemishes, pimples, acne and all kinds of skin breakouts.

Haldi Powder/Turmeric Powder
Antiseptic and antibacterial, turmeric yields medicinal benefits to the skin, making it glow and get rid of the skin irritation or allergies if it is there on your skin.

Raw Honey Or Rose Water
Whether you want to go for raw honey or rose water, this depends on your skin type. Honey is recommended for those who have an oily skin, as it takes off the excess oil present on the skin and treats acne and skin breakouts. Rose water is suggested for those with dry skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder
• Quarter teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons of gram flour
• 1 tablespoon of red lentil powder
• 1/2 a cup of raw honey or rose water
• 1 glass bowl

Method:

1. Take the glass bowl and ensure it's dry.
2. Add besan, masoor atta, chandan powder and turmeric powder, one after the other, and mix the dry powders together.
3. When well combined, mix this with raw honey or rose water. Do not over-pour raw honey or rose water. The scrubber should be thick and not very drippy in nature.
4. Once the body scrub is ready, use a brush and apply it all over your body. Ensure that the body scrub is thick enough to stick to your skin and is not flowing out.
5. After applying the scrubber, the wait time is - 20 minutes.

In case you feel after twenty minutes that the scrub is yet to completely dry, wait for some more time. When the scrub is completely dry, wash it off using cold water.

Step 2: Using A Body Mask

Preparing a body mask requires the right amount of ingredients in the right proportion. An extra of any of the ingredients will neither overwork nor under-perform on your skin. The body mask powder can be prepared at home and stored in an airtight container for 2-3 months. It can be applied on both the face and body.

Check out the body mask recipe here with the benefits of each ingredient listed.

Masoor Dal/Red Lentil
The use of masoor dal on the skin is old school. Hence, using it as a part of the body mask is reliable. However, one has to consider the paste or powder form of masoor dal before applying it on the skin.

Moong Dal/Green Gram
Moong dal works on all human body parts, including the skin and hair. As moong dal is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, it nourishes the skin, making it gentle and smooth.

Besan/Gram Flour
As mentioned in the body scrub recipe above, besan exfoliates the skin working on tough areas like the neck or legs.

Chawal Ka Atta/Rice Powder
If you do not have rice powder, just take a handful of dry rice and grind it in the mixer. Rice powder contains ferulic acid and allantoin, which make it a perfect sunscreen.

Almond
One of the keys to good skin is almonds. So along with consuming a few almonds every day, you should add some to your skin care regimen as well.

Chirongi
Chirongi is a source of natural moisture and essential oils to the skin.

Haldi Powder/Turmeric Powder
This makes the skin glow as well as appear bright even without the use of makeup on the face.

Ingredients:

• 1/3rd cup of masoor dal
• 1/3rd cup of moong dal (only the green coloured ones)
• 1 tablespoon of besan
• 1 tablespoon of rice flour
• 5-8 almonds
• 1/2 tablespoon of chirongi
• Quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder
• Milk

Method:

1. In the dry mixy jar, add in the right amount of masoor dal, moong dal, besan, rice flour, almonds, and chirongi. Grind it to make it into a fine powder.
2. Store this powder in an air-tight container for 2-3 months.
3. When you want to apply this on your skin, scoop a spoon of it in a dry bowl, add the haldi powder (only quarter teaspoon) and mix it with milk. Use a spoon to add the milk. Pour and mix milk to the body mask to make it thick.
4. Always apply the body mask in an upward direction.
5. Let it dry for the next 30 minutes.
6. Wash with lukewarm water and apply your regular moisturizer.