Homemade facial scrubs are a great way to save money and to nourish your skin if its sensitive to store bought products. Homemade facial scrubs that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are the best because they help dissolve and exfoliate dead skin cells which make the skin look dull and clog the pores. By exfoliating the skin, you also improve absorption of creams and moisturizers.

Alpha hydroxy acids are found in lots of simple fruits and foods including milk, lemons, oranges, pineapples, tomatoes and vinegar. An AHA cleanser is great for dry skin because it clears the skin of dead cells allowing for better and deeper penetration of moisturizers. And yet, they are equally good for oily skin because they help dissolve excess oils and trapped dirt in the pores.

To mix up your own Dry skin homemade facial cleanser – mix 2-3 tablespoons of whole fat milk (or low fat) and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Make a paste and apply to the face in circular scrubbing motions. Rinse well. and apply a good moisturizerlike an olive oil moisturizer.

Apply your best moisturizer. I love my clinically approved, water-proof moisturizer for severely dry skin . Your skin is exfoliated and super clean is able to absorb the moisturizer much better now.

To make a homemade cleanser for oily skin – mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with either lemon juice or tomato juice. Add enough juice to make a thick paste and scrub the face and neck area well.

Make sure to rinse very well in cool water and apply a moisturizer especially formulated for oily skin. A good, non-greasy moisturizer is important to keep skin properly hydrated.

For a normal skin homemade cleanser – you can pretty much use any type of AHA and just add some type of abrasive ingredient such as crushed almonds, oatmeal, sugar, or baking soda. Good sources of AHAs include: milk, orange juice, lemon juice, cucumber juice, pineapple juice, vinegar, and yogurt. You can also just use water and sugar, which is my favorite when traveling. This way I dont have to pack a facial cleanser or tons of ingredients.

Mix the two ingredients into a fine paste and massage over the whole face and neck. Make sure you rinse very well with cool water and follow immediately with a good moisturizer. Your skin will feel GREAT!

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