What is Face Scrub?
A face scrub is an exfoliation product specifically designed for use on the face. The skin on the face is more delicate than skin on other parts of the body. For this reason, it is important to use scrubs marked for use on the face in facial care, some of which may be too harsh for use on the face.
Reasons to use a face scrub
Scrubs work by removing dead skin, leaving behind a layer of younger, healthier skin behind.
Regular use of an exfoliant can keep skin smooth and glowing, by constantly exposing new skin.
Use of a face scrub can also remove lingering facial makeup which may not have been totally cleaned earlier.
Ingredients
General Scrub Procedure
Tie your hair back.
Wash your face.
To open pores, steam face over hot water or press warm cloth to skin for a few minutes.
After preparing scrub, apply it to face (and neck if desired). Avoid eye area.
Rinse off with warm water.
Note: The scrubs listed work for all skin types, unless stated otherwise.
Oatmeal Scrub
A stimulating, thoroughly cleansing 3-in-1 scrub.Smooths, tones, and hydrates the skin.
1 Tbsp. ground oatmeal
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. yogurt
Combine and apply. Use once or twice a week
Honey Sugar Scrub
1 tsp. of honey
1/2 tsp. of sugar
Blend in bowl. Apply. Use once or twice a week
Facial Scrub (Good for blackheads)
* 1 part baking soda
* 1 part water
Mix together into a paste. Gently scrub blackheads for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse off. Use once or twice a week
Combine a teaspoon of baking soda and half teaspoon of sea salt. The baking soda polishes the skin and the sea salt will scrub.Apply it on the face. You will get a baby smooth skin with a definite glow.
Lemonsugar Face Scrub
Ingredients
Lemon juice - 2 Tablespoons
Sugar - 2 Tablespoons)
A touch of Olive Oil
Directions
Mix Lemon juice, Sugar and Olive Oil together to make a paste.
Gently rub/massage on face and neck.
Rinse.
WALNUT FACE SCRUB RECIPE
Ingredients
1/4 cup Plain yogurt
1/4 cup Walnuts (finely grounded)
Mix all the ingredients together.
How to apply
First the skin.
Gently work the scrub into the skin.
After 20 minutes rinse off with warm water.
Honey Almond Facial Scrub:
Prepare two table spoon of almonds paste, and then mix it with a table spoon of honey and a tea spoon of lime juice.Massage this scrub on your face and neck slowly, after 10 minutes wash it with
Banana & Honey Facial Scrub:
Smash a ripe banana and then add two table spoon of sour cream and a small quantity of honey to it.Apply this paste on your face and neck, after 15 minutes wash your face with lukewarm water.
Gram flour and moong dal scrub
one tsp gram flour and one tsp moong dal. Use milk and rose water for binding.Mix all these ingredients. First wet your skin and then gently scrub it with circular motions. Wash it off with water.
Oatmeal Scrub
Take a Tbsp of Oatmeal and a slice of ripe Papaya and mix them in a blender throughly. Apply a layer on your face and when it is partly dry rub your face in a circular motion with sugar. This will act as a scrub. Leave it for 15 to 20 mins. Then wash your face with luke warm water.
1)For Oily:Mix 1 cup kadalai maavu (Gram flour) with 1 tsp Manjal (Turmeric) in a bottle.Take a spoonful of the mix and make a paste with water or yogurt and apply on you skin to scrub.If your skin is dry, use milk instead of water.
2For scrubbing effect fine granules like sugar or rava can be added to milk, lemon+honey mixture or curd.
3)1 spoon of sugar ,1 spoon olive oil / almond oil / butter.
Mix this scrub and apply all over the face and do it in the circular motion.
The Antioxidants
a)BERRIES
1)Blueberries: Blueberries is one of the best choices to include in a healthy diet. Considered a "super fruit," and one of the best antioxidant fruits, blueberries are full of disease fighting and anti-aging qualities.
Blueberries can help reverse age related and physical decline.
2)The Raspberry or Red Raspberry produces a tart, red fruit in summer or early autumn. Raspberries are made up of numerous druplets that exist around a central piece.The versatile red raspberry is loaded with vitamin C and many potent antioxidants.
3)Cranberry is a small red fruit with loads of health benefits for the organism.It has anti-cancerous properties; cranberries are very rich in clorogenic acid, which has anti cancerous properties.
4)Strawberries
Tips: Stir berries into vanilla yogurt, add them to salads, or dress up sliced strawberries with a little honey.
b)BROCCOLI : Broccoli also contains other protective constituents like beta-carotene, which can help prevent cancer and heart disease.
Tips: cooked, chilled broccoli with roasted pepper strips
c)TOMATOES
Tips: Add sundried tomatoes to mashed potatoes, or slice and toss pepper.
d)RED GRAPES
e)GARLIC
Tips :Puree roasted peppers with garlic for a fast sauce
f)SPINACH : This nutrient-dense leafy green is a great source of beta-carotene and lutein, which protects the eyes.
g)TEA
h)CARROTS
i)SOY
j)WHOLE GRAINS
k)Wild salmon: A prime source for omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce skin inflammation, preventing redness, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. It’s also potent in antioxidants and vitamins B and D.
l)Kiwifruit: Another good source of antioxidants, kiwis are also a great source of vitamin C and potassium, all which help prevent wrinkles.
m)Sweet potatoes: keeps skin smooth and is thought to protect against sun damage.
n) Walnuts: A key source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. The omega-3s found in walnuts also help fight against skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema.
o)Oysters: The best source of zinc, period. Zinc helps build collagen, which supports the structure of skin and speeds up renewal and repair.
p)Kiwifruit: Another good source of antioxidants, kiwis are also a great source of vitamin C and potassium, all which help prevent wrinkles.
q)Dark chocolate: Full of antioxidants and nutrients, cocoa increases blood flow to the skin, which in turn boosts hydration, smoothness, and protection against sun exposure.
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