I’m always looking for more natural ways to take care of my skin and this has been a winner since day one. I find it easier to make skincare products at home instead of purchasing at the store because when making it yourself you know exactly what goes into it. The lemon face scrub smells delicious and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. There are only 4 ingredients needed and it takes about 10 minutes to whip together. This scrub works great when used once or twice a week at night, just before taking a shower. I simply scrub it onto my face and neck and wash it away. If a pimple pops up use this scrub everyday till it is gone. It usually only takes about 2-3 days for it to completely disappear.
Carrier Oil
Before you make this scrub you need to choose a carrier oil. I usually just use olive oil or jajoba oil. Listed below are some of the most common carrier oils to choose from.
Argan oil: Great for dry, aging, oily, normal, or acne-prone skin
Jojoba oil: Great for dry, aging, oily, normal, or acne-prone skin
Apricot kernel oil: Great for any skin type, but especially good for normal, dry, and aging skin
Sweet almond oil: Just an all-around great facial oil
Grapeseed oil: Great for normal, oily, or acne-prone skin
Avocado oil: Great for dry and aging skin
Hemp seed oil: Great for any skin type, also very light
Honey
Honey is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and is loaded with antioxidants. It helps reduce scars, regenerate skin, prevent and treat breakouts and cleanses pores.
Lemon Juice
The juice from lemons is antibacterial and anti-fungal. It is great for cleansing pores, preventing blemishes, evening your skin tone and lightening scars.
Step 1 – The Jar
You will need to pick a glass jar to use. I found a super cute jar at the dollar store. It came with a lid that seals the jar closed very well. When I make this scrub for friends I simply use a mason jar.
Step 2 – Gather Supplies
Cutting Board
Spoon
Knife
1 Bowl
Small Tea Strainer
Glass Jar
3 Organic Lemons
3 Tablespoons Carrier Oil
3 Tablespoons Raw Honey
2 Cups Sugar
Step 3 – Mix it Up!
- Cut your lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Pour the lemon juice through a small strainer with a screen to prevent seeds and pulp from getting into your jar.
- Then add your sugar, carrier oil and honey. Stir it all up till well combined.
- You will need a spoon to stir your face scrub before each use.
Enjoy! This usually lasts me a year!