4 Citrus Scrubs To Combat Dry Skin And Impurities

The weekly exfoliation is  one of the beauty routines preferred  by many. In fact, there are tons of exfoliating products on the market, the ingredient combinations being numerous as well. We, for our part, propose some recipes for citrus scrubs.

Indeed, with them you can combat both dry skin and impurities in a delicate and aromatic way. The result will be a rejuvenated, silky and very smooth skin.

1. Orange peel scrub

The first of the citrus scrubs that we want to recommend is perfect for lightening the skin, as well as softening.

Orange peel contains natural oils and vitamins. In addition, it is an excellent healing. For this reason, try to use them before throwing them away.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup of cane sugar.

• ¼ cup of jojoba oil.

• 9 drops of orange essential oil.

• Peel of 1 orange (chopped into very fine pieces).

Preparation

• First, combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix.

• Then store the scrub in a glass jar

• Later, keep it in the refrigerator and use it once a week.

2. Rosemary and lemon scrub

The second of the citrus scrubs that we recommend is a great natural remedy and has a delicious aroma. In it, we will combine epsom salts, oil, rosemary and lemon.

On the one hand, epsom salts help relieve inflammation of the muscles and nerves, which is why they are recommended if you suffer from joint pain. For its part, lemon is rich in vitamin C, so it will help minimize the appearance of spots, freckles and moles. Finally, olive oil is another great anti-inflammatory and softener, which helps fight the discomfort caused by eczema and dermatitis.

Also, rosemary is a good treatment for arthritis pain and has  a delicious, relaxing scent.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup of epsom salts.
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
• 2 sprigs of rosemary.
• Juice of 2 lemons.
• Zest of the zest of 1 lemon.

Preparation

• First, in a glass bowl add the salts, the zest and the lemon juice and mix very well.

• Next, add the olive oil and mix with the help of a spoon.

• Then, chop the rosemary branches into very small pieces and add to the mixture.

• Finally, store the mixture in a glass container and cover tightly.

Heat the mixture a little before using it if you suffer from arthritis. To do this, you can try rubbing with your hands.

3. Exfoliating cubes of grapefruit and mint

This is another one of the best citrus scrubs. Coconut oil is great  for smoothing and lightening the skin.  On the other hand, the sugar will perform the task of eliminating dead cells to facilitate the renewal of the skin. Plus, peppermint and grapefruit oil provide energy and a delicious, relaxing scent.

We recommend that you use this scrub in the morning so that its aroma relaxes you and gives you energy at the same time. If you have leftover scrub, store it in the refrigerator to preserve it.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of coconut oil.
• ½ cup of white sugar.
• 10 drops of peppermint oil.
• 25 drops of grapefruit oil.
• Juice of 1 grapefruit.
• Zest of 1 grapefruit.

Preparation

• First, in a bowl, mix the coconut oil at room temperature and the white sugar until you create a smooth mixture.

• Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

• Then, whisk the scrub until you get a smooth consistency.

• Then, pour the mixture into an ice mold and place it in the refrigerator.

• Later, when it has solidified, you can transfer the cubes to a glass container.

• Store the cubes in the refrigerator.

4. Raspberry and lemon scrub

Whether you are looking for a gift or a scrub to combat dry skin or impurities, the room of citrus scrubs that we will recommend is ideal. Indeed, the antioxidants in raspberries are ideal to help you fight stretch marks and regenerate the skin.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of granulated sugar.
• ¼ cup of melted coconut oil.
• 2 teaspoons of fresh raspberry juice.
• 5 drops of edible grade pink or red food coloring.
• Juice of 1 lemon.

Preparation

• First, mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

• Then, put it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

• You can keep the scrub refrigerated (not freezer) or just in a cool place.

Final tip when using citrus scrubs

Now that you have a list of citrus scrubs, we want to give you a recommendation to get the best possible result:

Avoid exposing yourself to the sun after exfoliating. One of the effects of citrus fruits is the darkening of the skin when they come in contact with the sun. Therefore, you must avoid that the area of ​​your body that has been exfoliated with these products receives direct rays for at least two days.