DIY guide: 5 simple body scrubs you can make at home for smooth skin

DIY Body Scrubs: Summer and monsoon can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it tanned and dull. Instead of spending a fortune on expensive products, try these 5 easy homemade scrubs.

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Common kitchen ingredients can exfoliate and brighten your skin. DIY body scrubs are natural, safe, and chemical-free. These 5 homemade scrubs detoxify, hydrate, and refresh. Learn how to make and use them.

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1. Coffee and Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Coffee's antioxidants slow aging and boost circulation. Brown sugar softens skin.

How to Make:

Mix ½ cup ground coffee, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup coconut oil. Apply and massage gently. Rinse.

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2. Rose Petal Body Scrub

Rose petals are anti-inflammatory and fragrant. Gram flour and almond/rice flour exfoliate and nourish.

How to Make:

Mix 4 tsp gram flour, 1 tsp almond/rice flour, 1 tsp dried rose petal powder, and rose water/water. Apply, rub gently, and wipe with a damp cloth.

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3. Oatmeal and Honey Body Scrub

Oatmeal soothes and boosts collagen. Honey reduces pigmentation, and yogurt brightens.

How to Make:

Mix ½ cup ground oatmeal, 2 tsp honey, and 2 tsp yogurt. Apply, leave for 10-15 minutes, massage, and rinse.

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4. Honey and Sugar Body Scrub

Honey moisturizes and heals. Sugar exfoliates.

How to Make:

Mix 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp sugar, and a few drops of sweet almond oil. Apply to damp skin before showering, massage, and rinse.

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5. Sea Salt Body Scrub

Sea salt exfoliates and nourishes with minerals. Olive oil moisturizes, and essential oils refresh.

How to Make:

Mix ½ cup coarse sea salt, 1 cup coffee grounds, 1 cup coconut/olive oil, and 5–15 drops of essential oil. Apply to damp skin before showering and massage.