DIY Facial Scrubs.

Ive been testing out some homemade face scrubs recently as my bank balance wasn't in the happiest of states after I'd been buying practically every face scrub in stores to no avail. I've found two different scrubs that are doing a really good job at exfoliating my skin whilst leaving it silky smooth! They're also really helping me get rid of those nasty blackheads. Here goes...

Scrub 1: Sea Salt and Lemon.
You will need:
1.5tbsp Sea Salt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp filtered water

How to make:
1. Combine the water and lemon juice together.
2. Gradually add to a bowl of the sea salt.
3. Stir to incorporate all of the ingredients together.
4. Apply liberally to the face concentrating around the nose and chin where blackheads more commonly appear.
5. Gently massage in a circular motion avoiding scrubbing too hard as this will irritate the skin.
6. After 3 minutes wash off with a flannel and warm water and pat dry.

This face mask can be kept in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week although I prefer making a small batch just before using for optimum freshness.

This is an antibacterial facial scrub. It cleanses the skin by removing all of the residue of dirt from the surface of the skin. As the lemon is acidic it is able to kill any of the germs and bacteria that clog up the pores, it also regulates oil production in the skin which minimises blackheads. Salt is a good exfoliant, removing any excess oil and grit, it leaves the skin feeling silky smooth.

Scrub 2: Honey and Sugar
You will need:
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brown sugar

How to make:
1. Pour the honey into bowl with the sugar in.
2. Stir to incorporate the ingredients together.
3. Apply sparsely to the face whilst avoiding the eyes.
4. Gently massage in a circular motion avoiding scrubbing too hard as this will irritate the skin.
5. After 3 minutes wash off with a flannel and warm water and pat dry.

Just like the first facial scrub this can be kept in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

This facial scrub is perfect for all skin types especially dry and sensitive as it isn't over irritant. The brown sugar works to exfoliate the skin removing any toxins from the pores whilst also removing any dead skin cells. The honey is an antiseptic ingredient so kills any bacteria whilst moisturising the face.


I really hope that this has been helpful to those of you that struggle with your blackheads as I do. Let me know if you give any of them a try too.

I'll see you next week at 5pm GMT for another blog post.

Love, Lily
xoxo