DIY // facial scrubs for every skin type!

I posted a few weeks ago about the Benefits of Raw Honey and promised some of my favorite homemade masks/scrubs using the stuff.  So here we go!

I tried to compose a few for different types of skin, so everyone could benefit... one for sensitive skin, one for normal/dry, one for oily or problematic skin and another for aging skin.

3 Tbsp. Raw Honey
1/4 Cup Rolled Oats (before blended into bits)
8-10 drops Lavender essential oil 
1 Tsp. Lavender buds (optional)

Raw Honey - natural humecant attracts and retains moisture in skin; aids in healing and rejuvenation

Rolled Oats - gentle exfoliant, packed full of healing amino acids; hypoallergenic and moisturizing

Lavender essential oil - anti-inflammatory (combats redness), antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties; soothes agitated or broken out skin; calming & pleasant scent. 

+  Run oatmeal through the blender or food processor to break it up a bit. You don’t want it be too powdery, just break it up into tiny bits. 
 + Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
+  Stir to combine. If it's too crumbly add more honey to mixture to make it more paste-like. 
+  Transfer mixture to a small Tupperware or glass container with a lid (I really like the 4oz Ball jars but the short 8oz Ball jars are nice too).

1 Tbsp. Raw Honey

3 Tbsp. Organic Sugar
3 Tbsp. Organic Unrefined Coconut Oil

10 Drops Rose Hip Seed Oil (optional) 

Raw Honey - natural humecant attracts and retains moisture in skin; aids in healing and rejuvenation

Organic Sugar - a natural exfoliator; source of glycolic acid which evens out skin tone, cleans pores, and improves overall skin texture by removing dead, dull skin cells

Unrefined Coconut Oil - anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial; fatty acids deeply moisturize and strengthen underlying tissues

Rose Hip Seed Oil - Omega-6 essential fatty acids nourish & restore skins moisture balance  

+  Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
+  Stir to combine.
+  Transfer mixture to a small Tupperware or glass container with a lid (Again, I like to use a 4oz Ball jar).

 
3 Tbsp. Baking Soda
3 Tbsp. Raw Honey
4-5 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
4-5 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil

Baking Soda - mild exfoliator helping remove dead skin cells; neutralizes skin’s pH so skin will produce less oil over time

Raw Honey - anti-microbial and anti-septic properties combat bacteria, natural humecant attracts and retains moisture in skin, aids in healing and rejuvenation

Tea Tree Essential Oil - antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and immune stimulant properties that help heal and prevent acne and blemishes
Lemongrass Essential Oil - antiseptic and astringent properties help fight bacteria and clean away excess oil

+  Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
+  Stir to combine.  When mixed, these ingredients actually puff up and get a bit of a whipped consistency, which is really fun!
+  Transfer mixture to a small Tupperware or glass container with a lid (Again, I like to use a 4oz Ball jar).

2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1 Tbsp. Raw Honey
2 Tbsp. Organic Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. + 2 Tsp. Organic Sugar
1/8 Tsp. Vanilla

Cocoa Powder - (again) antioxidants help repair skin cells and neutralize harmful free radicals

Raw Honey -  vitamin and antioxidant rich composition helps mature skin to combat signs of aging and to look more youthful and plump

Organic Olive Oil - high in Vitamin E which soothes and heals skin; healthy fats deeply moisturize; packed with antioxidants that defend against free radicals; regenerative properties keep skin soft, smooth and firm
Organic Sugar - a natural exfoliator; source of glycolic acid which evens out skin tone, cleans pores, and improves overall skin texture by removing dead, dull skin cells

Vanilla - calms the skin and can help with redness
 

+  Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
+  Stir to combine.
+  Transfer mixture to a small Tupperware or glass container with a lid (Again, I like to use a 4oz Ball jar).

 DIRECTIONS FOR ALL SCRUBS:

+  Scoop out a nickel size amount of scrub with clean fingers.

+  Mix a few drops of water with scrub in palm (helps with application).

+  Apply the scrub to clean face and massage gently in a circular motion (very gently for sensitive skin).

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Let the scrub sit on your face for a few minutes.

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Rinse the scrub off with lukewarm water or gently wipe off with a damp washcloth, if you prefer.

+  Pat your face dry with a clean towel. 

+  Follow up with your favorite toner and/or moisturizer.

Feel free to add or omit any of the ingredients as you see fit, like using Almond Oil instead of Olive Oil, or chopped up oatmeal for sugar, etc.

You can also play around with the ratios of ingredients to find what works best for you.

These mixtures will last un-refrigerated for a few weeks...but if you use it 2 - 3 times a week it'll be gone before that!

Because I have dry/combo skin, I can actually benefit from all of these... I can use either the calming all over or the clearing scrub in my T-zone almost every day.  And I can use the nourishing and revitalizing scrubs all over a couple times a week. 

Please note that I am in no way a doctor and can't know how each and every person will react to these ingredients, so if you have any concerns before trying one of these recipes please consult a licensed physician or dermatologist.  Just like when trying anything new, always test patch before applying to entire face.

All of these ingredients can be found in your local grocery store, but if you're having trouble, you can also find them on Vitacost at great discounted prices!  That's where I get most of mine.  :)

And if you're interested in learning other uses for essential oils you can check out my past post on that here.


Let me know in the comments if you decide to give one (or all) of these a go or if there's another DIY scrub mix you swear by.  I'd love to hear about it!