According to the American Academy of Dermatology,
“Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin. While some people believe that this improves the appearance of their skin, it’s not for everyone and – if not done properly – could do more harm than good.
If you choose to exfoliate, it’s important to do so safely so that it does not damage your skin or lead to increased redness or acne breakouts.
Since every type of exfoliation may not work for every skin type, it’s important to consider your skin type before choosing an exfoliation method:
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Sensitive skin may sting or burn after product use
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Normal skin is clear and not sensitive
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Dry skin is flaky, itchy or rough
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Oily skin is shiny and greasy
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Combination skin is dry in some areas and oily in others”
The remedies can also be used to scrub lips.
A word of caution before we proceed: There is always a chance that your skin might be allergic to the remedies on this list. So before you go ahead with any of these ingredients, do a little patch test and see for yourself. You will need to be the judge.
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Home remedies for exfoliation
Here are the 7 best home remedies for exfoliation that will help you clean your skin and get rid of the dead skin cells, excess grease and dirt.
1. Oatmeal
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The first remedy on our list is oatmeal. It is an amazing natural scrub that suits almost all skin types. Oatmeal contains saponins which help get rid of the dead skin cells, dirt, excess moisture and sebum from the skin. It is particularly beneficial for people with oily skin type with overactive sebaceous glands.
Oatmeal also contains several nutrients like vitamins and minerals, which improve the health of the skin. The protein in oatmeal, for example, helps prevent the loss of water from the skin, which in turn, ensures that the skin remains moisturized for a long time.
For the remedy, mix two tablespoons of oatmeal with two tablespoons of plain yogurt. Add to this, a tablespoon of honey, and mix the paste well. Apply this as a mask on your face, and massage in circular motion. This will help exfoliate the dead skin cells and get rid of the dirt and excess oil which tend to clog the skin pores. After massaging for 10-odd minutes, leave the pack on for another 15 minutes. Now wash your face with cool water, and pat it dry using a clean and soft wash cloth. Remember to moisturize your face well.
Repeat the remedy twice a week for the first month, and then continue once a week.
2. Sugar and Olive Oil
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The next remedy involves sugar and olive oil. The mix of these two ingredients help prepare a scrub that works for all skin types. The sugar will help exfoliate the dead skin cells, while the oil will instantly moisturize your skin.
You can use this scrub to exfoliate your face, hands, feet, even a part as delicate as your lips.
For the remedy, you need to mix half a cup of sugar with about three tablespoons olive oil. Try to get your hands on extra-virgin olive oil. Now add three tablespoons of honey to the mix, and squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Now apply this mix on your skin, and massage in circular motions using your fingers. Make sure your fingers are clean. After about 3 minutes, rinse off with warm water and pat your face dry.
This scrub can be used twice a week for best results.
3. Green Tea
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The third remedy on our list is green tea. Drinking a cup of green tea, a day can give you numerous health benefits, but applying the used teabag can help your skin too.
Green tea leaves aren’t as fine as CTC tea. This rough texture of the tea gives it a property of an exfoliant. The leaves can help your scrub off the dead skin cells, dirt and the excess sebum.
Green tea also helps improve the quality of the skin, its elasticity, and makes it look healthier and younger.
For this remedy, you need to empty two green tea bags in a bowl. Add to this three teaspoons of raw honey. You can also add two teaspoons of baking soda to the mix. Make sure the mix is thick and consistent. Apply it on your face, and leave it on as a mask for about 10 minutes. Now scrub it off using lukewarm water. Pat your face dry using a clean and soft wash cloth.
This remedy should be used once a week for flawless skin.
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4. Coffee
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The next remedy on our list is coffee. It works as a great exfoliator to scrub off the dead skin cells and empty the pores of the dirt that clog them.
Grounded coffee will not only eliminate dead skin cells, but also enhance the production of new cells in the skin. Coffee grounds contain flavonols that boost the process of repairing damaged skin cells. It also improves the texture of the skin, thus maintaining glowing healthy complexion.
For the remedy, you need to mix four teaspoons of coffee grounds with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. If you don’t have olive oil, then go for a tablespoon of almond oil. Now add to the mix, a tablespoon of organic honey and a tablespoon of fine sugar.
Now use this paste to massage your face. You can also massage your neck area, the elbows and the knees with this paste. Remember to use gentle circular motions to not aggravate the skin.
After massaging for 10 minutes, leave the mask on for 10 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat your skin dry.
This remedy should be repeated once every week.
5. Orange Peels
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The peels of an orange can be used to get rid of dead skin cells and nourish damaged cells. You need to dry the orange peels in sunlight for about a week, and then grind them into a fine powder. This powder can be included in your regular skin care ritual.
The powder is a little abrasive, and thus, can work as an amazing exfoliating agent. Also, the powder is a rich antioxidant and rich source of vitamin C too, which rejuvenate the skin, and make it look younger.
For the remedy, mix two teaspoons of the peel powder with some plain yogurt. Now apply the smooth paste on the face and the neck area. Leave this pack on for about 20 minutes, after which, you need to gently scrub off the paste with wet fingers.
This remedy should be repeated once every week.
6. Warm Water Soak and Pumice Stone
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To get rid of the dead skin cells of your feet, use this remedy. A warm water soak and a pumice stone will help your scrub off the dirt and dead skin cells form the heels and toes. This remedy will also prevent the cracking of your heels.
For the remedy, you need to heat a bucket of water. Now add some drops of mild bathing lotion to this water. Mix well and pour it into a foot tub. Now soak your feet in this mix and leave them on for about 15 minutes. This will soften the skin and make it ready for the exfoliation.
Now using a pumice stone, scrub your feet for about 10 minutes. Try not to be too harsh on the skin. Now wash your feet and pat it dry using a soft towel. Remember to moisturize your skin with extra-virgin olive oil.
Repeat the remedy twice a week for best results.
7. Avocado Seed
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The last remedy on our list is avocado seed. Avocado seed can be used effectively to scrub the skin, and get rid of the sebum produced excessively by overactive sebaceous glands. This way, it leaves the skin looking extra clean and glowing.
Avocado seed contains antioxidant properties that will repair your skin cells and provide nourishment to the ones that have dried up or are damaged.
For the remedy, you need to wash 3 to 4 avocado seed. Gently remove the brown skin covering, and place them in a high-powered blender. You can also use a coffee grinder for this purpose. Grind the seeds into a fine powder and mix two teaspoons of it with a teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Also add one teaspoon of raw honey to the mix. Apply this mixture all over your face. Do not miss out the neck, your hands, and any other part that you would like to exfoliate. Now gently massage the area for about 5 minutes. Leave the mask on for another 15 minutes, and then take a bath.
This scrub should be used once a week for soft and supple skin.
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That is all we have on today’s post on home remedies for exfoliation of skin. Was this helpful? Will you be recommending it to others too? If you have some remedies that you would like to share with us, then please do so in the comment section below.
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