Warning not for sensitive skins! Do a spot test 24hrs before using.
If you have dark skin, you know that it can be difficult to find products that effectively brighten and even out your skin tone. Luckily, making your own DIY body scrubs is a cost-effective and natural way to achieve a radiant glow.
Here are three simple and effective DIY body scrub recipes that can help brighten and even out dark skin:
- Lemon and Sugar Scrub
Mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and the juice of half a lemon in a bowl. Stir until the mixture becomes a paste. Apply the scrub to your skin and gently massage in a circular motion. The lemon juice helps to brighten and even out skin tone, while the sugar exfoliates dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water.
- Turmeric and Yogurt Scrub
Mix 1/2 cup of plain yogurt and 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder in a bowl. Apply the mixture to your skin and gently massage in a circular motion. Turmeric has natural skin brightening properties, while the lactic acid in yogurt helps to exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water.
- Baking Soda and Coconut Oil Scrub
Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil in a bowl. Apply the mixture to your skin and gently massage in a circular motion. Baking soda is a natural exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells and impurities, while coconut oil provides moisture and hydration. Rinse with warm water.
For added skin benefits, you can mix in Bronte Body's natural Glow After-Shave Oil to any of these scrubs. Our Glow Oil is packed with natural ingredients like lavender, tea tree, and jojoba oil to soothe, calm, and hydrate the skin. It also helps prevent ingrown hairs, razor rash, and soothes any irritation caused by shaving.
Using natural products like these can have multiple benefits for your skin. Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent that can help to brighten dark spots and even out skin tone. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars and dark spots. Baking soda can help to brighten and even out skin tone, while coconut oil provides long-lasting hydration.
In conclusion, making your own DIY body scrubs is a cost-effective and natural way to achieve a radiant glow for dark skin. Remember to patch test any new ingredients and discontinue use if any irritation occurs. Adding Bronte Body's natural Glow After-Shave Oil can provide extra skin benefits and leave your skin looking and feeling healthy and refreshed. Try these DIY body scrub recipes today and see the difference for yourself.