5 Homemade Face Scrubs: Fresh & Natural Recipes

Homemade Face Scrubs and skin scrubs are just fun! They are fun to make and fun to use. Some store-bought scrubs can be are quite expensive and, if you read the ingredient lists, many contain unwanted chemicals.

So, for a more natural DIY approach, we have gathered up several easy-to-make recipes for diy facial scrubs just for you! Since skincare is such an important part of everyday self-care, it is nice having these inexpensive, more natural alternative ideas.

Facial scrubs are simple to prepare. The best part? You may already have all the ingredients or most of the items needed in your kitchen.

I love using all of these homemade scrubs and rotate them out each week. Each one has something different to offer so they are all beneficial!

Homemade Face Scrubs: Easy & Quick Recipes

It is nice being able to make natural facial scrubs without running to the store especially since you can make them up fresh just before using them. All the ingredients are real foods! For me, this is super important….

Just think of that…..you can actually eat all of these scrubs and most of them taste delicious! The only one that is not so great is the one with coffee grounds but, this one smells wonderful especially if you love coffee! And, this one offers the most exfoliating quality.

Here are a few ideas that should help to get you started. These recipes are for small single-use amounts so that each batch is super fresh and wholesome!

We have lined up the best homemade face scrub recipes that can help you fulfill all your #skincaregoals. Try these DIYs at home and see the difference yourself!

important tips & notes:

• Always use caution with any scrub.
• Do not scrub harshly.
• Do not apply to the eye area or in your hairline.
• Consider using Organic ingredients, if you can
• Scrubs work as natural face exfoliators, so only use one scrub per week
• Using a gentle circular motion works best
• Consider using a toner like Witch Hazel after the scrub
• Remember to not use any ingredients that you are allergic to or that cause you any problems.

01~ Oat-Yogie!….Simple Oatmeal & Yogurt Scrub

Oatmeal is a wonderful help in soothing irritation and sensitivity. On the other hand, yogurt contains lactic acid that helps promote gentle exfoliation of the skin.

Here is a simple go-to easy oatmeal scrub:

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon quick oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1 tablespoon jojoba or coconut oil

Combine all ingredients. Apply the scrub in gentle circles for about 30-60 seconds and then leave on your skin for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse your face with fresh, lukewarm water and pat dry.

This scrub works like a charm for combination skin. Moisturize for a healthy glow. Consider using once a week. Remember to use sunscreen after moisturizing. My all time favorite sunscreen is Think Baby!

02~ Freshly Avocado: A Naturally Soothing Scrub

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh avocado
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 4 drops of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of sugar

Instructions:

1. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
2. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the flesh and place it in a bowl.
3. Mash the avocado until smooth.
4. Add honey, lemon juice, and sugar to the mashed avocado.
5. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
6. Apply the scrub to your face and gently massage in circular motions for a minute or two.
7. Leave on for up to 10 minutes longer
8. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel.
9. Moisturize with a healthy moisturizing product like this one from Burt’s Bees!
10. Apply sunscreen.
11. Enjoy your refreshed skin!
12. Use once weekly.

03~ Go Bananas – Banana, Oatmeal, Yogurt Scrub

This banana, oatmeal, and yogurt scrub is perfect for adding vitamins C and A topically to your skin. Bananas are thought to possibly boost collagen production in the body.

But, do not use if you are allergic to bananas!!!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon quick oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1/4 fresh banana
• 4 drops of fresh lemon juice

Mash 1/4 of a fresh banana. (maybe eat the rest, if you like, while you are making your facial scrub.) Combine the yogurt and quick oatmeal with the mashed banana. Mix well and then add the sugar.

Apply the scrub with a gentle circular motion for about 30-60 seconds or until the sugar has dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved, set your timer for leave for 10 minutes. You will feel a cooling freshness on your face.

Relax and then rinse your skin with fresh, lukewarm water and pat dry. Moisturize. And, apply sunscreen.

04~ Keep Calm & Aloe On – Aloe Vera Scrub

Aloe Vera is popular for its many useful properties, including skincare. The plant has calming, soothing, healing, and moisturizing properties. This mask works best for exfoliation and is suitable for all skin types.

The olive oil will help moisturize while the brown sugar crystals will help exfoliate the skin. Always be gentle with your skin!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or container. Carefully apply to your face with a circular motion. Very gently continue massaging the scrub on your skin.

Continue for 30 to 60 seconds. Do not over massage your skin.

The sugar crystals will start to dissolve. Leave the scrub on your face for 5 to 10 minutes.

Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. Continue with a nice moisturizer and then sunscreen if you are going outdoors. Use once weekly.

05~ The Ultimate Caffeine Fix – Coffee Scrub

Coffee can wake you up in more than one way and give your skin a quick boost with this simple scrub and mask.

This recipe has various benefits for your skin, including exfoliating and brightening properties. The coffee grounds exfoliate while the yogurt seems to add a touch of brightening to your skin.

Be careful as the coffee grounds are pretty scritchy-scratchy so be very gentle when massaging your face. The honey acts as a thickener and moisturizer.

Ingredient:

• 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee (adjust amount if you want more exfoliation)
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of honey

Combine all ingredients. Gently massage the mixture on your skin using a circular motion for approximately one minute. Be very gentle so as not to scratch your skin. This is probably the funniest looking scrub as the coffee ground really showed up on my face! It made me laugh☺

Next, leave your coffee scrub on skin for approximately 8 to 10 minutes. This one is best to rinse off in the shower due to the texture of the coffee grounds.

Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. I recommend a toner like Witch Hazel. This helps to remove any residue from the scrub. Use the coffee scrub once weekly.

Always apply a separate moisturizer and sunscreen afterwards for best results.

Final Words on Homemade Face Scrubs

These are my favorite DIY homemade face scrubs filled with natural, skin-friendly ingredients. Find the ones you like best and see the results for yourself!

You can also use Vitamin-C-rich ingredients like lemon or strawberries. Simply rub and massage the fresh fruit slices on clean skin. Then, rinse with fresh lukewarm water and pat dry.

Plus, always remember to use sunscreen. My all time favorite is Think Baby!

The bottom-line is that these easy homemade facial scrub recipes might be just the answer to get your glow on! They certainly help me!

P.S.: These scrubs are also Insta-worthy, so it’s a win-win situation for you! Smile ♥

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