4 Ingredients To Never Use In A Diy Face Scrub

Written by Sanya Hamdani20th May 2020
4 ingredients to never use in a DIY face scrub

This lockdown has definitely got our creative juices flowing. Right from sewing our own face masks to preparing DIY skincare products at home, we’ve learned to pretty much create anything at the comforts of our home. Speaking of DIYs, it’s important to choose your ingredients carefully, especially while preparing a facial scrub. Applying any harsh ingredient can cause your skin to act up or damage it. Ahead, 5 ingredients you should never add to your DIY face scrub.

 

Sugar

Coffee grounds

Sugar crystals, both white and brown, have sharp edges. Using it in a facial scrub can be quite harsh on your skin. The granules can cause micro-abrasions on the surface of the skin and even damage your skin if used frequently. Dryness, irritation, redness, scars and wounds are some of the common side effects of using sugar in your DIY face scrub.

 

Lemon

Coffee grounds

Lemon is highly acidic in nature and the combination of sugar and lemon as a scrub is a recipe for disaster. Lemon is one of the harshest natural ingredients and should never be applied to the skin. It irritates the skin by stripping off the natural oils and makes your skin extremely sensitive and prone to sun damage. The last thing you want right now is chemical burns on your skin and no dermatologist to visit. Hence, it’s best to avoid DIYs with lemon in them.

 

Ground walnut shells

Coffee grounds

We know what you are thinking — with so many scrubs in the market that contain walnut, how can this ingredient be bad, right? The truth is, scrubs that contain walnut may not be harsh for everyone but they can be quite abrasive for those with sensitive skin. It can lead to dryness as well as unwanted skin peeling. Therefore, as a general rule of thumb, it is best to avoid this ingredient, especially in DIY scrubs.

 

Coffee grounds

Coffee grounds

Another common ingredient recommended in DIY scrubs is coffee grounds. It’s safe to use coffee grounds on your body, but not on the facial skin as the uneven and rough grains can cause small tears on the top layer of the skin and lead to hyperpigmentation.

Sanya Hamdani

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Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

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