Our skin periodically sheds dead skin cells; however, these cells do not fall off completely but slowly. When we exfoliate, the process of removing dead skin, it becomes beneficial for both dry and oily skin, allowing us to eliminate excess dead skin and open our skin's pores.
Here are five natural methods for exfoliating the skin:
1. **Orange Peel Scrub**: This refreshing and sweet citrus fruit is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps produce collagen, prevents aging, and promotes the production of new skin cells. To exfoliate the skin, dry the orange peels in the sun for a few days, then grind them into a powder. Apply a paste made from this powder, turmeric, and honey to the skin, and wash it off after about 10 minutes with warm water.
2. **Lentil Scrub**: Lentils are a unique organic legume known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. To use them as an exfoliant, soak lentils in water overnight until soft, then grind them and add some milk to make a paste. Apply it to the face until dry, then rinse off with warm water.
3. **Oatmeal Scrub**: Oatmeal is truly an amazing natural rough exfoliant due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also beneficial in treating acne and other inflammatory skin conditions. You can mix ground oatmeal with water and honey to exfoliate the face, or with coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil to exfoliate the body.
4. **Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub**: This natural scrub is typically prepared using a tablespoon of olive oil, preferably extra virgin, and some sugar. Like most vegetable oils, olive oil has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Meanwhile, the small sugar granules help remove dead skin during the massage with the mixture.
5. **Chickpea Flour and Turmeric Scrub**: Chickpea flour is often used to remove dead skin. Turmeric contains the chemical compound curcumin, which has well-known antioxidant and anti-aging properties, along with collagen-boosting effects. Additionally, turmeric is beneficial in treating wounds; you can apply a paste made from both ingredients along with rose water or lemon juice to the face and rinse it off with warm water once dry for an exfoliating and moisturizing effect.
