Recipe: Gentle Facial Scrub

Skin care starts with simple yet well-considered steps. One of them is gentle but effective cleansing, which allows the skin to breathe and to absorb care products better. Instead of choosing a scrub with synthetic additives, you can easily make your own face scrub at home using only a few natural ingredients.

Coconut and avocado oil, sea salt and a few drops of suitable essential oils come together in a simple recipe that pampers the skin while at the same time giving you a short moment of relaxation.

Gentle face scrub

Ingredients (for a 100 ml jar):

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3 tablespoons fine sea salt
• 10 drops vitamin E (in liquid form)
• 16–24 drops essential oil of your choice

Essential oil options:

Lavender – soothes the skin, has an anti-inflammatory effect

Rose – suitable for dry, mature skin

Tea tree – works well for problematic, oily or acne-prone skin

Preparation

1. Pour the fine sea salt into a bowl.
2. Add the coconut oil and avocado oil. Stir slowly until a smooth mixture forms.
3. Add the vitamin E and stir again.
4. Add the chosen essential oil (start with 16 drops and, if you want a stronger scent, increase to 24 drops). Mix thoroughly.
5. Transfer the scrub into a clean, dry 100 ml jar with a lid.

How to use the face scrub

1. Clean your face from makeup and impurities.
2. Apply a small amount of scrub to slightly damp skin.
3. Gently massage the face with circular motions for 1–2 minutes, avoiding the eye area.
4. Rinse with warm water and dry your face with a towel, patting rather than rubbing.
5. Then apply a light face cream or oil.
6. Use 1–2 times a week, depending on your skin sensitivity.

A homemade face scrub is a great way to gently cleanse the skin while at the same time reducing the amount of chemicals in your daily skin-care routine.

Moreover, you can easily adjust the recipe to your needs – by choosing the most suitable essential oil, you can soothe, refresh or balance your skin. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and you will already have a gentle, natural scrub in your bathroom that you will want to return to again and again!