7 Pregnancy-safe DIY Facial Scrubs For Smooth Skin

While some women are lucky enough to have a goddess-like glow during pregnancy, others struggle with a dull and lifeless complexion, a bumpy texture, and acne. While you can always combat these skin woes with your daily skincare lotions and potions, there’s no harm in going the natural way and giving your skin a gentle exfoliation with DIY facial scrubs.

The best part about these scrubs is that they are inexpensive, and you are going to use ingredients right from your kitchen, so you don’t have to worry about any adverse effects. To make things easier for you, we have curated a list of the best DIY face scrubs that scrubs gently exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead skin cells and dirt, open up clogged pores, and improve your overall skin tone. Keep scrolling to know more!

7 DIY Facial Scrubs For Soft And Supple Skin 

Brown Sugar Face Scrub

Brown sugar is an excellent natural exfoliant that works well for all skin types. It is also one of the most popular ingredients in DIY facial scrubs as it contains more moisture and offers extra nourishment. Additionally, it has a rough texture, which helps get rid of all the dead skin cells from the surface, and clears out pores to reveal a smooth and even-toned complexion.

You will need:

• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 3/4th cup of a non-comedogenic oil (neem oil, sweet almond oil)
• ¾ cups of honey

How to:

• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Use a brush to apply the scrub to your face.
• Gently massage in circular motions. Do not overdo your movements as it can cause skin abrasions.
• Rinse your face with water after 5-10 minutes. 

DIY Oatmeal Scrub

An oatmeal scrub works well for most skin types, especially dry and sensitive ones. Oatmeal helps gently exfoliate your skin, remove dead skin cells, and soothe skin conditions like acne and inflammation. You can also consider adding other antioxidant-rich ingredients to this face scrub, such as yogurt, which absorbs deep into your skin and gives you a hydrated, nourished, and glowy look.

You will need:

• 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt
• 1/4 cup of cooked oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon of honey

How to:

• Soak ground oatmeal overnight.
• Add honey and yogurt to it to make a paste.
• Apply the paste to your face and use gentle circular motions to exfoliate your skin.
• Leave the mask for about 10 minutes, and then rinse your face with cool water. 

Cocoa And Coffee Facial Scrub

You will enjoy a brilliant glow after using this cocoa and coffee face scrub. It adds brightness to your skin tone and also reduces inflammation and puffiness. Additionally, the caffeine in both cocoa and coffee can stimulate your blood flow and eliminate fluid retention for a tighter and firmer complexion. You can also add honey or yogurt to this facial scrub to enhance its moisturising and nourishing properties.

You will need:

• A teaspoon of grounded coffee
• A teaspoon of cocoa powder
• A little bit of honey (add according to the consistency you desire)

How to:

• Mix the ingredients together and apply it to your clean and dry skin.
• Exfoliate using gentle movements to avoid cuts and abrasions.
• Wash your face after 10 minutes and moisturise with your favourite cream.

Papaya And Pineapple Facial Scrub

Both papaya and pineapple are natural exfoliants, and their fruity aroma is surely going to invigorate your senses! While the enzymes in papaya reduce inflammation in your skin, reduce acne, and also get rid of the small bumps in your complexion, pineapple serves as a great source of vitamins and antioxidants that help treat pigmentation and sun damage. 

You will need:

• ¼ cup of fresh pineapples, cut into cubes
• ¼ cup of papaya, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of honey

How to:

• Mash the cubed papaya and pineapple pieces in a bowl.
• Then add the other ingredients and mix to form a paste.
• Apply this paste on your skin using a brush and exfoliate using circular motions.
• Leave it on for another 5-10 minutes and then rinse with water.

Rose Petal Exfoliating Scrub

Rose petals are beautiful of course, but did you know, when used correctly, they can become an integral part of your pregnancy beauty routine? In fact, rose petals are a beauty powerhouse that can be sued to reduce oiliness in your skin, fight blemishes, and also give you a healthy glow. This face scrub is especially beneficial for those with sensitive and oily complexions.

You will need:

• A cup of crushed rose petals
• ½ cup of ground oats
• Rose water, just enough to get a smooth paste

How to:

• Combine the ingredients to form a paste.
• Apply the paste to your clear skin. Exfoliate your skin gently in circular motions.
• Leave the paste for about 5-10 minutes, and then rinse with cool water.

Strawberry Face Scrub

If you want to reduce pregnancy acne, fight signs of ageing, or tackle dullness, then reach for this nourishing strawberry face mask. Strawberry is great for your skin as it contains salicylic acid, and helps combat blemishes and acne marks. It also helps enhance your radiance and gets rid of a bumpy complexion.

You will need:

• A cup of pureed strawberries
• ½ cup of sugar
• A tablespoon of honey

How to:

• Combine the ingredients to form a paste.
• Use a brush to apply to your clear and dry skin.
• Exfoliate gently to remove dead skin cells and purify your skin.
• Rinse after 10-15 minutes.

Aloe Vera Gel And Sugar Facial Scrub

Our last facial scrub relies on the hydrating benefits of aloe vera gel and the exfoliating benefits of refined sugar. It can remove dead skin cells effectively, and reveal brighter, healthier skin without overdrying your complexion. Additionally, a sugar scrub can speed up your skin renewal process, thereby revealing younger-looking skin, with reduced visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. 

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar

How to:

• Combine the ingredients together to make a fine paste.
• Apply the paste to your skin and exfoliate gently using circular motions.
• Leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with cold water.

These DIY facial scrubs will give your skin the much-needed TLC that you deserve during this time, and also enhance your skin health. Make sure to use these scrubs at least twice a week to get the best results and tackle skin concerns like acne, pigmentation, and damage caused by environmental triggers like sun and pollution. 

Also read:

Oatmeal face masks to try during pregnancy: Struggling with pregnancy acne and inflamed skin? Try these super-soothing oatmeal face masks for nourishment and relief.

DIY coffee masks: These coffee masks work double duty of tackling your skin woes and invigorating your senses.

Avocado face masks: Add these avocado face masks to your skincare routine for enhanced glow and radiance. 

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