Homemade Acne Scrub
- Homemade scrubs are typically made from a mixture of either sugar or salt, which provides the scrubbing action, and some sort of oil to avoid skin irritation. You'll need to experiment to get the proper consistency that feels comfortable on your skin.
- Sea salt mixed with a natural oil such as olive oil makes an excellent acne scrub. Coconut oil or sweet almond oil will also make a nice buffer. While salt is quite invigorating and can help fight bacteria, be careful if you have very sensitive skin or if you have any broken skin; the salt could cause irritation or stinging.
For dry skin types---yes, dry skin can be acne-prone too---a mixture of brown sugar and honey will make a gentle, cleansing scrub. Honey has natural healing agents that can soothe the skin and promote healing for areas that might have broken skin or some form of irritation.
Oatmeal is another excellent item to treat acne-prone skin. Oatmeal can simply be blended with a small amount of water to make an effective acne scrub, or it too can be mixed with olive oil or honey for a more moisturizing scrub.
Tea tree oil, formally known as melaleuca alternifolia, comes from Australia and has been known for effectively treating common skin conditions including acne. It provides thorough antibacterial cleansing properties. While you may not have this product on hand, it is available at any health food store and possibly your local drug store. - With any of the acne treatment scrubs recommended, be sure to rinse the skin well to ensure that no debris is left behind, use a mild toner and a moisturizer specifically formulated for your skin type, and treat your skin gently. Also, avoid using mineral oil in any of your recipes; it is known to clog the pores.
