Honey and Oatmeal Facial Scrub for Perfect Skin

Exfoliating the skin is very important. Not only does it help to remove old dead skin cells, but it also promotes blood flow and circulation to the skin when massaged. Exfoliation also relaxes those stubborn blackheads, making them easier to remove. It is best to use an exfoliating scrub two to three times a week. This will help with cell renewal, prevent wrinkles and premature aging, and is a great way to get a deep pore cleansing feel.

I have been plagued by acne for the past 10 years. These breakthroughs can become so serious that it almost humiliates to go to school or in public for fear of being judged. Finally, after spending countless dollars on facial cleansers and scrubs to control acne, I started experimenting with DIY beauty products. After a few years, I finally created a scrub that I’m proud to say helps keep my sensitive, acne-prone skin clean, clear and healthy.

All Natural DIY Scrub

All the products I use to make this scrub are organic/raw/natural. Due to the variety of essential oils, some ingredients are a little more expensive than usual. However, it’s totally worth it because in the long run it’s more economical to make a product specifically for you that you know will work than to spend countless dollars on store-bought cleaners that don’t work or have side effects.

This scrub can last a long time, used two to three times a week, and can do wonders for the skin. It’s also a great addition to a DIY 15-minute shower facial. Now that I’ve effectively talked about exfoliation and the amazing formula I’m going to share with you of the beauties, let’s move on to how to make this skin-protecting facial scrub!

Facial scrub formula

Before we begin, let’s gather all the ingredients and tools you need to cover up this quick and simple scrub. Let’s start with the tools!

The tools you need

• Measuring spoon
• Cleaning brush (optional)
• measuring cup
• Empty containers for storage (glass bottles, etc.)
• Stir the bar
• Stir the bowl
• Clean workstation

The ingredients you need

• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup raw sugar
• 3 tablespoons organic raw honey
• 1/4 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
• 1/8 teaspoon rosehip oil
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon oil
• 1/8 teaspoon lavender oil
• 1/8 teaspoon tea tree oil

Step 1: Collect and prepare dry ingredients

• Continue to measure out the oats, green tea, and sugar.
• In a food processor, coffee grinder, or whatever you own, chop the oats.
• Once you’ve chopped them, you can mix the sugar, green tea, and oats together.
• Now that you’ve mixed it all together, it should look exactly as it is: oats and sugar mixed together in a green color.
• Set the mixture aside and prepare the essential oil and honey.

Step 2: Prepare wet ingredients

Now that we have prepared the dry raw materials, it is time to remove the oil and honey and measure them.

• Measure out all the oils listed above in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. One of the reasons I like to measure out the oil before honey is because it makes it easier for honey to slip off the measuring spoon.
• Once the oil is mixed, add the honey and mix it well together.

Step 3: Mix wet and dry ingredients

Okay, now we have all the ingredients ready and ready to mix.

• At this point, I usually stir the dry ingredients while pouring in the honey and oil.
• Make sure to mix them together well so that all dry ingredients are well coated with a mixture of honey and oil.
• Once you’ve mixed it and completely coated with all the dry ingredients, you’ve successfully made a honey and oat sugar scrub!

How to Use Scrubs

Now that you’ve made your own sugar honey and oat scrub and know how to store it, let’s talk about how I like to use my homemade scrub.

• I use a mild exfoliator, such as a sugar scrub, two to three times a week.
• I usually use it twice a week after a good facial cleansing with one of my DIY essential oil cleansers and for a spa-quality facial.
• This helps keep my skin bright and free of dead skin cells, but gently rubbing the scrub in circular motions with your fingertips increases blood flow and collagen production.
• Thanks to the action of essential oils, it moisturizes and helps the skin retain moisture.
• These oils also help prevent and treat acne, acne scars, sun damage, premature aging, signs of aging, rosacea, and many other skin conditions that make us feel uncomfortable.

I hope you all find this scrub as helpful as I am to my various skin conditions.

Store Your Sugar Scrub

You can choose any type of container to store the scrub. I tend to use small glass bottles or travel bottles. Both can be found in grocery stores. You don’t need to store it in the refrigerator between uses.

Use Ingredients

I would like to tell you more about what each ingredient does for the skin and how it can help. I chose each of these ingredients to help with my specific skin concerns (acne, acne scars, uneven skin tone, etc.); However, feel free to adjust the formula according to your skin disease! If you do, please comment on the product you use, your skin condition, and how well it works for you!

Benefits of Dry Ingredients

1. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is one of my favorite ingredients to use in skincare. It is a wonderful natural exfoliator and cleanser. It helps nourish the skin and keep it hydrated. It has anti-aging properties and helps treat acne and acne.
2. Sugar: Sugar is great for combining with essential oils to create a skin-friendly scrub. The fine particles make it a gentle exfoliator for sensitive skin. Sugar is also a natural moisturizer, which means that when applied topically it absorbs moisture from the air to moisturize the skin. It is also a natural source of glycolic acid. This is a α hydroxy acid that penetrates deeply into the skin, promoting cell renewal and faster production. Using sugar in exfoliators can help prevent and reverse signs of aging, and even skin tone.
3. Green tea: In my opinion, green tea is an all-around superfood. It is not only good for the body, but also works wonders for the skin. One of my all-time favorite ingredients and definitely my go-to ingredient for any skin condition. It contains antioxidants that help flush out toxins, remove impurities from the skin, fight signs of aging and maintain moisture. It is also a natural toner that protects the skin from sun damage while soothing and calming the skin.
4. Honey: Honey is known for its amazing antibacterial properties, which makes it very effective in treating acne. It helps to heal existing acne and reduce the appearance and chances of acne marks and scars. It also helps moisturize the skin and helps it retain moisture. It also absorbs dirt and impurities, making it a cleaner. Honey also helps open pores, making them easier to clean. It is also effective in slowing down signs of aging and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Benefits of Essential Oils

1. Sweet Almonds: Sweet almond oil is one of my go-to oils for almost everything. It can be used for skin and hair care. This oil is definitely a gem among natural skincare products. It makes the skin healthier by nourishing it and keeping it hydrated. Sweet almond oil also gently removes impurities from the skin as well as dead skin cells. It also helps to lift skin tone. It is known to reduce the appearance of dark circles as well as reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It not only reduces the appearance of aging but also delays the signs of aging.
2. Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil is a great base oil with many benefits for the skin. It allows you to add other essential oils so it is safe to apply topically. It is a great skin moisturizer, protector, and cleanser. Its cleansing properties allow it to help fight the harmful bacteria that cause acne and acne. Jojoba oil also helps prolong the healing time of current acne. It also helps reduce skin damage.
3. Rosehips: Rosehip oil appears to be one of the panaceas for skin problems and is used in many products to treat wrinkles, stretch marks, pigmentation problems, sun damage, acne, and acne scars. It is a natural source of β-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and other important skin nutrients. It will brighten the complexion, help calm and hydrate, repair and regenerate skin tissue, help reduce the signs and appearance of aging, improve skin texture, and fight free radicals. Rosehips do all this and more, yet still gentle enough for sensitive skin.
4. Lemon: Lemon essential oil is one of the best oils to use as a cleanser. It flushes out toxins from the skin, purifies the skin and removes bacteria and germs that cause acne and acne. It also evens out and improves skin tone. It leaves the skin feeling softer than before. It penetrates the skin and nourishes it deeply. This makes it one of the best oils to use in DIY cleanser formulations.
5. Lavender: Lavender is one of my favorite essential oils. It is very calm and soothing for the skin. This oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is ideal for use in acne treatment. Not only does lavender work wonders for acne problems, but it is also used to treat wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammation-related conditions. It has also been shown to help reduce hair loss.
6. Tea tree: Tea tree oil has become one of the most popular essential oils for home treatments for acne and skin problems. Its effect on the skin is very close to that of benzoyl peroxide, but it is somewhat milder than benzoyl peroxide and has less negative effects on the skin. If it is overused or not properly diluted when used on sensitive skin, it may irritate the skin. It is known for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps reduce the size of the pimple and kills the acne and the acne-causing bacteria.