How do you make Exfoliants?

Question

I've heard a few people say you can make your own exfoliants. But what do you have to do or how do you make these?

Answer 1

well anold secret is egg whites, take an egg and don't use the yok but just that clear stuff and put it in a cup with maby 3 small dripps of water in it stir it a little and use a cotten ball put it on your face and let it dry wait about ten min, then rinse. only do this twice a week. you don't want to use it every day because it will dry your face, this will prvent wrinkles in the fuchure and no pimples and it makes your skin look better,and softer iv been doing it for years, hope this helps, pluse its easy and you wont spend barly anything on buying it,

Answer 2

One of the more natural exfoliants you can make in ur own home is mix lemon and sugar and rub that on your face for about a min. then rinse off. Do this at least once a week and u should have some nice looking skin.

Answer 3

Try sugar mixed with Olive oil while in the shower. Rinse, pat excess water off and put on moisturizer while skin is still damp.

Answer 4

I make a mask with honey (to moisturize) and sugar (to exfoliate) that works really well for my skin.

Here's some other DIY recipes:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/25089/diy_beauty_routines.html
http://beaut.ie/blog/?cat=35

Answer 5

honey and sugar. honey makes a great mask and the sugar exfoliates

Answer 6

if its for the body you can try raw sugar mixed with body cream or shower gel. or just plain sugar some people will use salt but it will sting

Answer 7

i use epsom salt mixed with mineral oil

Answer 8

uncoated aspirin, baking soda

Answer 9

Sand and tar.

Answer 10

u can use oatmeal...google it!