4 hassle-free DIY body scrubs for men

For most men, their skincare and cleansing routine only involves using soap on their face, hair, and body. However, there are some who will use the same kind of soap for all three tasks. There are so many brands with 3-in-1 body washes for men that these products are like Swiss knives of men’s bathing routine; the body wash that will be used for showering will be used for shaving as well!

While this is good for the sake of convenience and keeping the showering routine as simple as possible, these 3-in-1 body washes are not enough.

A man’s skin is naturally coarse. It also tends to accumulate dirt quite quickly and secretes more oil. Also, men tend to sweat more. All these factors lead to clogged pores and a number of skin problems such as acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. This is why scrubbing is important—to unclog the pores, get rid of the dead skin cells, clean off the dirt, and control oil secretion. Including a scrub in the showering routine, at least once a week, will keep all annoying skin problems away. It is not that cumbersome to use a scrub especially when it can be easily made at home with ingredients available in the pantry. Here are a few DIY body scrubs for men that can be made at home. These can be made in small quantities for one-time use, or in bulk and stored in a jar and then refrigerated. The quantities mentioned in the following DIY body scrubs for men recipes are for one-time use.

Sugar and tomato scrub
One of the simplest and easiest DIY body scrubs for men can be made from tomato and brown sugar granules. Slice tomatoes in pieces and remove the seeds. Dip the tomato pieces in sugar granules. Gently rub the tomato all over. Leave it on to dry. Wash it all off thoroughly with cold water. With its natural astringent property, tomato helps in reducing skin irritation, tightening pores, getting rid of sunburn, and maintaining the pH balance of the skin. Brown sugar granules work as an excellent natural scrubber that sloughs off dead skin cells and leaves the skin feeling reinvigorated.

Sea salt, almond oil, and olive oil scrub
If you have dry skin, a regular scrub can scrape your skin aggravating the dryness. You need to have moisturizing components in your scrub to take care of dryness and flaky skin. This DIY body scrub combines the goodness of almond oil, olive oil, and sea salt to keep the skin moisturized and smooth. Just mix together half a tablespoon each of olive oil and almond oil with 1 tablespoon sea salt. Rub this scrub all over in gentle circular motions. Wash it off after 2 minutes. Almond oil and olive oil are natural moisturizing agents. Enriched with Vitamin E, almond oil and olive oil work as an emollient that traps the skin’s natural moisture and keeps it hydrated. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help in combating a number of dry skin conditions. Olive oil also contains anti-oxidants that provide anti-aging benefits by protecting the skin against UV radiation and improving skin smoothness. Sea salt is an effective pore cleanser that scrubs off dead skin cells and cleanses the skin inside out.

Turmeric powder and aloe vera scrub
A light tanning from a beach vacation is desirable, but too much tanning can cause the skin to age quickly. Those who spend most parts of their time outdoors need to take preventive care against tanning. A regular use of aloe vera and turmeric powder scrub can help get rid of tanning. Take some fresh gel from aloe vera leaves and add a ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply it all over and leave it on to dry. Wash it all off with cold water. Aloe vera not only helps in tan removal but also helps to sooth the skin, thereby helping it feel refreshed all day long. With its anti-aging properties, turmeric can help to treat the side effects of tanning.

Baking soda, rice flour, and curd scrub

One of the common complaints of those with oily skin is that dirt and dead skin cells do not get washed off easily and block the skin pores. This, in turn, aggravates skin problems. A good way to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells, as well as oil from the skin, is to use this DIY body scrub for men made with rice flour, curd, and baking soda. It is easy and quick to make. Just mix together ½ cup rice flour with ½ cup curd to make a thick paste. Add a little bit of baking soda and mix it well. Apply the scrub to the skin using gentle circular motions. Rice flour acts as a natural scrubber and toner that controls the secretion of excess oil in the skin. It also cleanses and tightens pores. The curd in the scrub dissolves the dirt in the pores so that it can be easily washed off. Moreover, curd makes the skin soft and keeps it feeling fresh. The baking soda will help maintain the skin’s pH balance and help in oil control.