What are some natural face exfoliators?

Question

I want to have an at home spa day. What are some natural face exfoliators I could create?
I've heard of some that require strawberries and other fruits, but do you know any more?

Answer 1

I mix baking soda with my cleanser and it makes my face so smooth. I won't use anything else. Good luck. 2D

Answer 2

Here is an 'Oatmeal' exfoliater recipe~


2 heaping tsp. fine oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine ingredients, and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin and rub gently. Rinse and gently pat dry.

Answer 3

Sugar makes a great scrub....
just add a bit of water till you get a paste

Answer 4

You could mix sugar with an oil. Salt would work too but it may be too harsh on your skin. Sugar is awesome!

Answer 5

cornmeal powder. it makes your skin soo soft. mix a tablespoon with some water in your palm.

Answer 6

Baking Soda Facial Scrub:

Apply baking soda on wet face using circular motions and you’ll be amazed how soft your skin is going to be afterwards!

Strawberry Facial Scrub:

Make a mixture of 1 tsp brown sugar and 2 mashed strawberries.
Brown sugar will remove dead cells and strawberries are going to make your skin baby-soft.

Sea-salt and Olive Oil Facial Scrub:

1 tsp olive oil ( cold pressed ) and 1/2 tsp sea salt applied gently to a wet face
will not only remove dead cells, but it will also improve micro-circulation.
Olive oil is going to nourish the skin, leaving it incredibly soft.

Cucumber Facial Scrub:

Blend 1 tsp honey with ¼ medium peeled cucumber.
Mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth and
add a small amount of water if needed. Strain the mixture and remove the vegetable and honey mixture into a small bowl. Add the following mixed meals to the liquid: 1 teaspoon almond meal,
1 teaspoon ground oatmeal, 1 teaspoon sunflower seed meal,
1 teaspoon wheat germ.

Honey Cleansing Scrub:

Mix 1 tablespoon honey with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and 2 tsp ground almonds.
Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

Walnut Powder Softening Scrub:

Make a mixture of 1 tsp walnut powder,1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice and scrub your face with it. Rinse well.

Papaya Facial Scrub:

Mash a piece of papaya, then add 1/2 tsp brown sugar and rub your face with it.
Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse well. Your skin will be fresh and glowing . Feel the difference!


HONEY LEMON SUGAR SCRUB
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sweet almond oil 4 teaspoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons honey
4 drops lemon essential oil

Sweet-and-Sour Cleanser
4 Tbsp plain yogurt
2 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
Blend ingredients, adding cornstarch as a thickening agent if needed. Apply to face and massage 1-2 minutes. Rinse

Sugar-And-Spice Scrub
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp ground oatmeal
1 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar for further use. Scrub face with mixture 2-3 minutes, rinse, and pat dry

Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub
Ingredients
2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal
1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Mix oatmeal and baking soda, add enough water to make a thick paste. Rub over face, rinse, pat dry

BANANA SCRUB
2 teaspoons mashed banana
2 teaspoons rolled oats
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon honey

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl it forms a smooth paste.
Apply to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, massage it into your face. Allow it to sit for 5 more minutes.
Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.

Peach face scrub
Ingredients:

Powdered milk - 2 teaspoons
Honey - 1 teaspoon
Peach / apricot pulp - 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
Mix powdered milk with honey and peach/apricot. Smear on face and neck. Leave it on for 15 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water containing lemon juice. Give cold water rinse to the face.

Aloe vera scrub

2 Tbsp. ground oats
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Aloe Vera
1 tsp. lemon juice

Combine all the ingredients into a smooth paste. Prepare your skin by washing it with plain warm water. Smooth the paste on your face and neck. Rinse with plenty of warm water.

Avocado-Almond Rinse
A rich masque for your eyes.

Ingredients:
5 drops almond oil
3 slices ripe avocado
Instructions:
Blend almond oil into avocado, smear around eyes. Rest 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water

A new moisturizing mask i came up with myself is
1/4 C oatmeal cook with 1/3 c water
i slice cucumber
1 tb honey
1 tb plain yogurt
1 tb coconut oil ( this stuff is the best i just started using it i put it everywhere it smells good and its great for your skin!!
Blend together in blender store in fridge apply to face for 20 min rinse with warm water i use it daily and i dont even need mouisturizers anymore

For more info on coconut oil go herehttp://www.coconut-connections.com/skin_...

Answer 7

papaya enzyme, cornmeal scrub