Good skin is the result of healthy diet, regular exercise and proper skin care. The skin is exposed to many harsh influences such as sun exposure, weather changes and pollution. Even stress and health problems can affect the skin.


Unhealthy skin appears dull and dry. Such skin is also prone to pimples, blackheads, spots and other blemishes. To ensure glowing skin you may make use of various homemade facial treatments which are inexpensive and easy to use.




An important step in skin care is exfoliation and this could be done using homemade facial scrubs. Exfoliating the skin regularly helps to get rid of dead skin cells. It also helps to unclog and clean the pores. One could make use of an array of gentle homemade facial scrubs to exfoliate the skin. These homemade facial scrubs are beneficial in preventing acne and other skin problems. Exfoliation with the help of homemade facial scrubs also helps to remove tan and contributes to a fresh and rejuvenated appearance of the skin. There are many commercial skin care products available in the market today. However many of these may contain chemicals that can be harmful to the skin. Therefore it is advisable to use home made beauty products made with simple ingredients. Homemade acne facials are very effective in cleansing the skin and preventing outbreaks. You could also prepare your own facial scrubs and facial masks at home. Here are some examples of nourishing homemade facial scrubs.

An excellent facial scrub for oily skin is a strawberry scrub. You can combine two tablespoons of brown sugar and four mashed strawberries. Use this to exfoliate the skin twice every week. If you have dry skin, an olive oil scrub is beneficial for you. Add one teaspoon of sea salt to three teaspoons of olive oil and mix well. Apply and gently scrub the face. The salt crystals help to remove dead skin cells. A wheat husk scrub works well on normal skin. Add two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of milk to half a cup of wheat husk. Mix into a thick paste and apply on the face. Use circular motions to exfoliate the skin and wash the face with lukewarm water. A good home made facial mask that helps to prevent acne and also reduces tan is a cucumber scrub. Blend half a cucumber with a couple of tablespoons of honey. Then add a teaspoon each of sunflower seeds, wheat germ, ground almonds and oatmeal powder. Mix well and apply to the face. Allow it to remain for about ten minutes and then wash it off. This treatment may be done twice a week.