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My Reward PointsFace scrubs are one of the important steps in a skincare routine. It helps in removing dirt, dust, grime, and dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. It reduces the appearance of pores as well while increasing the absorption of the skin. Facial scrubs can be used twice a week or as per the skin requirement.
These 6 incredible facial clay scrub recipes are made from organic ingredients and reap the benefits of essential oils, carrier oil, and various types of clays. These recipes can be customised as required.
Benefits of Clay Facial Scrub
These facial clay scrub recipes does wonders for the skin, they gently exfoliate, moisturise and improve the texture of the skin.
1. Smoother Skin
Frequent application of clay masks provides necessary moisturisation to the skin while removing impurities. It enhances the texture while providing a glow to the skin.
2. Improved Circulation
When clay scrubs are massaged on the skin for a few minutes in a circular motion, it helps increase the blood and oxygen flow to the surface of the skin.
3. Unclogged Pores
The exfoliant in the clay mask helps gently exfoliate the skin while removing the dead and dull upper layer of the skin, revealing a brighter undertone. It also removes excess oil, dirt, and grime.
4. Better Absorption
When the upper dead layer is removed through exfoliation leading to clean and open pores it enhances the absorption of the skin to a significant level.
5. Balancing Oils
Natural essential oils and carrier oils present in the clay mask balance the natural oil production in the skin. Facial clay scrubs does not strip natural oils while cleansing the skin.
DIY Facial Clay Scrub Recipes
These facial clay scrub recipes last for up to 3 months if stored properly in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It hardly takes 2 minutes to craft the face clay scrubs.
Recipe 1 - Rose Clay Sugar Scrub DIY
Rose clay removes impurities, blackheads and whiteheads while soothing the skin. It is riched with earthy white minerals.
Ingredients:
- Foaming bath whip - 20 gm
- Sweet almond oil - 1 tablespoon
- Lavender essential oil - 5 drops
- Black amber essential oil - 5 drops
- Rose clay - 3 teaspoons
- Sugar - 10 gm
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add rose clay and sugar. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add foaming bath whip, lavender essential oil, sweet almond oil and black amber essential oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the rose clay sugar scrub to an airtight glass container.
Recipe 2 - Hibiscus Honey Clay Facial Scrub
When these ingredients are mixed together they help calm the skin and support collagen production while fighting hyperpigmentation.
Ingredients:
- Hibiscus petal powder - 1 tablespoon
- Hibiscus seed oil - 2 teaspoons
- Rose clay - 1 tablespoon
- Manuka honey - 1 tablespoon
- Rose geranium essential oil - 5 drops
- Tea tree essential oil - 3 drops
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add hibiscus petal powder and rose clay. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add hibiscus seed oil, rose geranium essential oil and tea tree essential oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the hibiscus honey clay face scrub to an airtight glass container.
Recipe 3 - Charcoal Face Scrub for Soft Smooth Skin
Charcoal acts as a detoxifying agent which removes the impurities from the skin’s surface along with unclogging pores.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda - 30 gm
- Pumice powder - 5 gm
- Kaolin clay - 12.5 gm
- Activated charcoal - 2 gm
- Tea tree essential oil - 0.25 gm
- Peppermint essential oil - 0.25 gm
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add baking soda, pumice powder, kaolin clay, and activated charcoal. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add tea tree essential oil and peppermint essential oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the charcoal face scrub to an airtight glass container.
Recipe 4 - Homemade Kaolin Clay Face Scrub
Kaolin clay penetrates the skin and removes impurities. It also gently exfoliates the skin reveling a brighter underneath skin tone.
Ingredients:
- Oats - 10 gm
- Kaolin clay - 1 tablespoon
- Neem powder - 1 teaspoon
- Chamomile essential oil - 5 drops
- Calendula essential oil - 5 drops
- White rice flour - 1 tablespoon
- Rosehip seed oil - 5 drops
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add oats, kaolin clay, neem powder, and white rice flour. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add honey, chamomile essential oil, calendula essential oil and rosehip seed oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the kaolin clay face scrub to an airtight glass container.
Recipe 5 - Red Clay Face Scrub
Red clay is known to fight circulation problems, fluid retention, and cellulite in the body. It stimulates the regenerative process of the skin.
Ingredients:
- Red clay - 10 gm
- Oats - 5 gm
- Rose water - 1 tablespoon
- Lavender essential oil - 2 drops
- Chamomile essential oil - 2 drops
- Rosemary essential oil - 2 drops
- Lemongrass essential oil - 2 drops
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add red clay and oats. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add rose water, chamomile essential oil, lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil, and lemongrass essential oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the red clay face scrub to an airtight glass container.
Recipe 6 - Coconut Honey Turmeric Facial Scrub
Honey individually helps speed up the healing process while the coconut oil nourishes and hydrates the skin. When mixed together they enhance skin texture.
Ingredients:
- Yellow illite clay - ¾ cup
- Fine grated unsweetened desiccated coconut - ¼ cup
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
- Chamomile essential oil - 10 drops
- Sandalwood essential oil- 5 drops
- Ylang-ylang essential oil - 5 drops
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
Supplies:
- Airtight glass container
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Directions:
1. Start by taking a bowl and measuring all the ingredients in the mentioned quantity above.
2. One by one add yellow illite clay, turmeric powder, and finely grated unsweetened desiccated coconut. Mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Then add honey, chamomile essential oil, sandalwood essential oil and ylang-ylang essential oil. Continuously mix the ingredients to avoid the formation of lumps.
4. Transfer the coconut honey turmeric face scrub to an airtight glass container.
How To Use Facial Clay Scrubs?
In a bowl take 1 tablespoon of facial clay scrubs and add water to form a paste-like consistency. Damp your face, and apply the clay scrub with a brush on the face. Use your fingertips to gently massage the skin for at least a minute. Rinse it off with water followed by moisturiser.
Conclusion
Homemade facial clay scrubs induce you in a luxury spa-like treatment for your skin. It harnesses the power of natural ingredients letting you achieve radiant, supple, and smooth skin. The shelf life of these facial clay masks is up to 4 months if stored in a clean and dry place. It is advisable to conduct a patch test to ensure it does not cause any reaction to your skin.
