Best Scrubs For Oily Skin That You Need To Try Out RN
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Using a scrub for oily skin is one of the best things you can do for it. This is because a scrub will help draw out deep rooted impurities from the skin and unclog pores to elevate your skincare game. It will also help keep sebum levels in check and prevent breakouts from occurring. Here are some of the best scrubs for oily skin that you can make at home to treat your skin.
Scrub For Oily Skin
Kiwi Scrub
This fruit is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins that help nourish skin and gently exfoliate dead skin cells. It also will regulate excess oil production.
Ingredients
Pulp of one whole kiwi fruit
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp olive oil
How to Make and Apply
Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste.
Massage this mixture into your skin and then rinse it out with water and a face cleanser after 5 minutes.
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Oatmeal Yoghurt Scrub
Yoghurt is great for brightening the skin and controlling sebum production while oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin. Oatmeal also is a great gentle exfoliating agent.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oatmeal
1 tbsp yoghurt
1 tbsp honey
How to Make and Apply
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl to form a thick paste.
Apply the paste on clean skin and then massage in circular motions.
Let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse it out with water and a cleanser.
Follow up with a serum and moisturiser for best results.
Suggested Product
Organic Harvest Exfoliating Face Scrub
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Coffee Scrub
Coffee is a great ingredient for a DIY scrub for oily skin as it helps refine pores and brightens dullness. It also improves blood circulation and can help fade dark spots.
Ingredients
1 tbsp finely ground coffee beans
1 tbsp yoghurt
How to Make and Apply
Combine both ingredients in a bowl to form a thick grainy paste.
Massage this paste on clean skin in circular motions.
Wash it off with warm water and face wash.
Suggested Product
St. Botanica Arabica Coffee Face Scrub
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Cucumber Scrub
Cucumber can help shrink the pore size as it has astringent properties. It also has a soothing effect on acne and can control excess sebum production.
Ingredients
1 cucumber
5 drops bergamot essential oil
1 tsp lemon juice
How to Make and Apply
Grate one cucumber and add it to a bowl.
Stir in the lemon juice and essential oil.
Massage this mixture on your skin for 5 minutes and then rinse with water.
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St. Botanica Aloe Vera, Green Tea & Cucumber Face Mask
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Tomato Scrub
Tomatoes are great for exfoliating oily skin as they are loaded with vitamins that can help gently exfoliate dead skin and bring about a natural radiance. It also has astringent properties that help shrink pore size.
Ingredients
Pulp of one tomato
3 tbsp sugar
How to Make and Apply
Combine both ingredients in a bowl to form a paste.
Massage this paste into your skin and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Rinse out with water and face wash.
Suggested Product
Organic Harvest Anti Tan Scrub
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Brown Sugar Scrub
This scrub will help remove blackheads and keep your skin super smooth and soft. It helps control excess oil production as well.
Ingredients
1 tbsp crushed brown sugar cubes.
1 tbsp coconut oil
6 drops tea tree essential oil
How to Make and Apply
Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste.
Massage this mixture on clean damp skin.
Rinse it out with warm water.
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Honey Scrub
Honey is a humectant that lightly moisturises skin, but it can also unclog pores. This scrub is suited for oily skin because it will gently hydrate so that your skin does not produce excess sebum.
Ingredients
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp curd
1 tbsp fuller’s earth
How to Make and Apply
Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste.
Apply this mixture on clean damp skin.
Let it sit for about ten minutes until it dries up a bit.
Wet fingers and massage in circular motions.
Rinse it out with warm water.
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Tea Tree Scrub
A tea tree essential oil infused face scrub will control excess oil and also prevent and treat breakouts. This simple yet effective scrub uses this power ingredient along with jojoba oil and sugar.
Ingredients
1 tbsp jojoba oil
1 tbsp sugar
6 drops tea tree essential oil
How to Make and Apply
Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick granular paste.
Massage this mixture on clean damp skin.
Rinse it out with warm water and follow up with toner and moisturiser.
Suggested Product
St. Botanica Australian Tea Tree Anti Acne Face Scrub
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Neem Scrub
Neem is great for oily skin as it keeps it refreshed and clear of acne. This simple neem scrub will purify your skin and keep it clear and healthy.
Ingredients
Handful of neem leaves
Handful of basil leaves
3 tbsp honey
Water
1 tbsp fuller’s earth
How To Make And Apply
Add the honey, neem and basil leaves to a mixer grinder along with a dash of water.
Blend it to a paste. Add water to the blender to adjust the consistency to get a thick paste.
Take a tablespoon of this paste and mix it with a tablespoon of fuller’s earth in a bowl.
Apply this mixture to clean skin and let it dry for 15 mins.
Wet your fingers and massage in circular motions.
Rinse it out with water.
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Bentonite Clay Scrub
Bentonite clay will help detoxify oily skin and remove blackheads and other impurities effectively. It also controls excess sebum production and keeps your skin matte and healthy.
Ingredients
2 tbsp bentonite clay
3 drops tea tree essential oil
Water
How To Make and Apply
Combine bentonite clay with a little bit of water to form a paste in a mixing bowl.
Next, stir in 3 drops of tea tree oil.
Apply this mask to clean skin and let it dry for about 15 minutes.
Wet your face and massage in circular motions to gently exfoliate your skin.
Rinse off with water and follow up with toner and moisturiser.
Suggested Product
St. Botanica Activated Charcoal 4 In 1 Face Scrub
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FAQs
Is it good to scrub oily skin?
Yes, this will help unclog pores and remove dead skin cells. It will also help control excess oil production.
How can I clean my oily face?
First use a mild cleanser and then follow up with a scrub. After washing your face apply toner and moisturiser. Use a scrub only twice a week.
How do I choose a face scrub?
Look for a face scrub with natural ingredients for best results. Ones with tea tree oil or neem in the formula will help keep your skin pimple-free as well.
Go on and make these DIY scrubs for oily skin and watch how your skin glows. Exfoliating your oily skin will be a therapeutic experience with these recipes.
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