Q&A for How to Make a Basic Homemade Facial Scrub

The cinnamon scrub helps to reduce pimples, helps in removal of dark spots, and softens your skin.

After a shower at night. The hot water from the shower will soften the top layer of your skin and make it easier for the scrub to clean out the pores.

Use the one with coconut oil, sugar and lemon. The oil really helps with dry skin. The sugar and lemon cleanses the skin.

This facial scrub can be used for whether it be blackheads, pores, and even acne.

It should last for about 1/2 uses depending on how much you use. Overall, you should aim to use about a tablespoon of the scrub for good results; using too little will have no result.

Brown sugar has more moisture so white sugar is the best way to go for a facial scrub. Brown sugar works better for lip scrubs.

I would say unflavored Greek yogurt because it is usually all natural with no chemicals or artificial flavors.

Toothpaste isn't good for your skin. All of the other scrubs in this article are better. Avoid using things on your face that aren't either natural or specifically made for use on the face.

They can help to an extent. Moisturizing is very important. I would recommend talking to your doctor as well, they may be able to prescribe something more effective.

Out of the ones in this article, probably the yogurt, since it's not really a scrub - it exfoliates chemically with the lactic acid in the yogurt rather than physically with hard particles. Chemical exfoliation is gentler and more effective for most skin types, and especially for acne-prone skin, as actual scrubbing of acne-prone skin can further inflame the skin and cause more acne for some people. You can also try the honey and cinnamon one if you want, since cinnamon is pretty soft, and honey (especially manuka honey or organic honey) can help heal acne.

Helps your circulation and removes dead skin cells, it's great for exfoliation.

You could, but the abrasiveness of sand would not be ideal for facial skin.

You could make a face mask out of different kinds of salt. However, some lotions contain oil, which will make your face oily and cause probably even more breakouts. Look for a lotion that doesn't have too much oil in it. Or, use an inexpensive cleanser.

You can use this every other day for best results.

It depends on your skin. If it's sensitive, apply it two times a week, since the scrub itself is quite mild; if not, feel free to use it every other day.

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They'll leave for some time -- about two to three weeks -- but they won't keep forever. Make sure the jar is tightly sealed though!

Yes, but the results won't be as cleansing. The lemon is used to clean out your pores.

Use a tea scrub for antioxidants and honey for hydration. Try using a rice-honey combination, or sugar-lemon-honey, which will also contain vitamin C.

The cinnamon and honey scrub is the best.

The salt and toothpaste scrub would be my recommendation. This is mainly because salt is great for clearing pores, balancing oil production, and clearing out any bacteria that could occur during a breakout.

No. It will degrade considerably. Try making a new batch every time.

I'm not sure if it would help acne, but it would be sooting to sensitive skin.

It's probably not best to use it daily, especially if you have sensitive skin. Every other day or a few times a week is enough. Also, don't leave it on too long or it can scar your face. Once I left toothpaste on some pimples all night and it gave me bad scars.

Yes, you can. The only difference between chi(Chai) and Green tea is the way they are manufactured. Tea still has the highest amount of anti-oxidants.

All of them can be stored: choose one for your skin type, apply, and then store in a sealed jar or tub in a cool dry place (the fridge might preserve it better). They should last for about 2-3 weeks.

This is perfect for teens! They are made with natural products, so that ensures less irritation.