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Scrub off the grease! : 5 homemade scrubs for oily skin

Your skin is your most important accessory and nothing should dim it's shine. Here are 5 best DIY, homemade scrubs which you can use to bring the shine of your oily skin back.

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Janhavi Bardale
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Skincare is not something that you do for once and you'll get results. It is a full-time job that does not pay you in fact empties your pockets due to the high-priced skincare products and cosmetics. When you are a glossy doughnut and have extremely oily skin, one product that should be an important part of your skincare regimen is face scrub. 

Face scrubs are known to unclog clogged pores, remove dead skin, and bring out the real texture of the skin. A good scrub reduces excess sebum production and gives you an even-toned skin. 

Why not market-bought face scrubs?

We all are more than familiar with how skincare products are sold in the market. These not only contain chemicals that are harmful to certain skin types but may also lead to degrading the quality of your skin. Market-bought products often contain chemicals that rip off the skin barrier and make the skin prone to acne and dryness. 

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Like all moms say, nothing beats what is made at home. Here we are with 5 super detoxifying and cleansing scrubs that you can make at home in minutes with only a handful of ingredients.

5 DIY Scrubs for oily skin:

  1. Coffee scrub: in a clean bowl, add coarsely ground coffee powder, a teaspoon of sugar, and honey. Mix all of it till it forms a thick paste. Gently massage the scrub on the washed face and let it sit for 5 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water and pat dry your face. Please don't forget to moisturize later.
  2. Cucumber scrub: in a bowl, add grated cucumber and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on the bare face and scrub for 5 minutes. Wash your face with cold water and moisturize later.
  3. Tomato scrub: use a tomato and squeeze all the juice from it. Use that juice to massage on your face and let it sit for the next 5-10 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water and moisturize later.
  4. Honey scrub: in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of honey, curd and a tablespoon of Multani mitti. Mix the mixture till it forms a smooth paste. gently massage the mixture on your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.
  5. Neem scrub: in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of neem powder and a tablespoon of multani mitti. Mix the dry ingredients with rose water and form a paste. Scrub your face with this mixture and wash with cold water. Don't forget to moisturize later!

A good face scrub makes all the worthy difference. It brings out the natural complexion of the skin and gets rid of dead skin cells. For oily skin, a good scrub with the least amount of chemicals proves beneficial and leads to a glowing and brighter skin tone. These were all the DIY homemade scrubs you can use instead of the scrubs from the market!

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