Your skin is one of the most important features of your body. It’s the first thing others notice when they meet you for the first time. Therefore, it is essential to take care of your skin by doing thorough cleaning, moisturizing and exfoliation.

One way to improve your overall complexion is by using scrubs. In this article we’ll show you the best homemade scrubs that can help achieve a brighter complexion.

Lemon and Brown Sugar Scrub

Lemon is a natural bleaching agent, and brown sugar contains glycolic acid which helps to remove the dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, therefore revealing brighter skin.

To make this scrub, mix 2 tbsp. of brown sugar with the juice of one lemon. Apply to the skin and gently massage in circular motions for a few minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.

Your skin will look and feel smoother and brighter after you use this scrub.

Avocado and Oatmeal Scrub

Avocado contains healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that nourish and hydrate the skin while oatmeal gently exfoliates and soothes irritated skin. To make this scrub, take one ripe avocado and mash it until smooth. Add 1 tbsp.

of ground oatmeal to the mix and stir well. Gently massage the mixture onto your face and neck for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel moisturized, soft and look bright and fresh.

Baking Soda and Coconut Oil Scrub

Baking soda has natural antiseptic properties, and coconut oil is rich in medium-chain fatty acids that nourish and hydrate the skin. To make this scrub, mix 1 tbsp. of baking soda with 2 tbsp. of coconut oil.

Gently massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. This scrub can also be used as a body scrub.

Green Tea and Sugar Scrub

Green tea is rich in antioxidants that help to fight damage caused by free radicals. Sugar removes the dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, revealing brighter and smoother skin. To make this scrub, brew a cup of green tea and let it cool.

Mix the tea with 3-4 tbsp. of sugar until you get a paste. Massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will be smoother and brighter.

Honey and Almond Scrub

Honey has natural antibacterial properties, which help to prevent breakouts. Almond powder acts as a gentle exfoliant and helps to remove dead skin cells, therefore the skin looks brighter. To make this scrub, mix 1 tbsp.

of honey with 2 tbsp of almond powder until you get a thick paste. Massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel moisturized and look brighter.

Coffee and Olive Oil Scrub

Coffee has natural exfoliating properties that help to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and leave skin looking and feeling smooth.

Olive oil is a natural moisturizer and antioxidant that helps to protect the skin and prevent free radical damage. To make this scrub, mix 1 tbsp. of coffee grounds with 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and gently massage for 2-3 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. Your skin will feel nourished and look radiant.

Strawberry and Yogurt Scrub

Strawberries contain natural alpha hydroxy acids that help to remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter, smoother skin.

Yogurt contains lactic acid which acts as a natural exfoliant to remove the dead skin cells and leave the face looking fresh and youthful. To make this scrub, puree four fresh strawberries in a blender and mix them with one tablespoon of yogurt. Massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel soft and look brighter.

Banana and Brown Sugar Scrub

Bananas are naturally rich in vitamins A, C and E which help to fight skin damage and keep it healthy. Brown sugar acts as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and leaving skin looking and feeling smoother.

To make this scrub, puree one ripe banana and mix it with two tablespoons of brown sugar. Massage the mixture onto your face and neck for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will feel moisturized and look brighter.

Sea Salt and Aloe Vera Scrub

Sea salt contains minerals that help to hydrate and nourish the skin, while aloe vera can soothe inflamed and irritated skin. To make this scrub, mix 1 tablespoon of sea salt with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.

Gently massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. This scrub will leave your skin feeling refreshed and looking vibrant.

Cinnamon and Honey Scrub

Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce redness, swelling, and acne on the skin. Honey has natural antibacterial properties that help to keep the skin clean and healthy.

To make this scrub, mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder until you get a thick paste. Gently massage the mixture onto your face for a few minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your skin will look brighter and feel smooth.