How to Make an Oatmeal and Brown Sugar Scrub

You can browse the aisles of your local department store in shock and awe of the incredible price tags attached to natural facial scrubs, or you can turn to your kitchen cupboards. Making your own natural oatmeal and brown sugar facial scrub is fun, simple and easy on your budget. It smells great too. Read on to learn how to make an oatmeal and brown sugar scrub.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ground oats
• Medium bowl
• Brown sugar
• Aloe vera
• Lemon juice

1. Place 2 tbsp. of ground oatmeal in a medium bowl. Oatmeal is hypoallergenic and full of amino acids that nourish and moisturize the skin. Oatmeal is perfect for people with sensitive skin, as it is a natural anti-inflammatory, it gently exfoliates and cleans, and soothes dry itchy skin.

2. Measure 2 tbsp. of brown sugar and add it to the bowl. Brown sugar contains a number of the finest oils from all over the world, and for that reason it is used as a natural moisturizer in many skin care products. Brown sugar will rejuvenate skin while gently removing dead skin cells.

3. Add 2 tbsp. of aloe vera to your scrub mix. Aloe vera is famous for it's burn soothing effects, but it is also a gentle cleansing agent and moisturizer. Be sure that you purchase 100 percent aloe vera gel or squeeze the aloe directly from a live plant.

4. Squeeze in 1 tsp. of lemon juice. Lemon is a natural gentle astringent that will help to clear and refine pores and eliminate acne without over drying the skin. If you have oily skin, add an extra tsp. of lemon juice to the mix.

5. Stir the ingredients until your oatmeal and brown sugar scrub has an even creamy consistency. Apply the scrub to damp skin, gently massaging with circular motions. For added benefit, you may allow the scrub to set for 10 minutes before rinsing.