Contrary to many beliefs, a good scrub doesn’t have to cost a fortune! In the matter of fact, some of the best skin care products can be made at home from scratch and they don’t cost the half of what you would have to pay for your average bottle of face scrub. Oatmeal, salt or even pineapple are great exfoliates and you can get them in every supermarket! Here is a few recipes for making natural and cheap face scrubs your skin will absolutely love.

Salt facial scrub:

Wash your face to remove superficial impurities. Mix one teaspoon of your washing cream with two teaspoons of salt to get a gritty mass. Apply the mixture to the face in circular gentle moves. Be careful not to scrub too hard- the goal is to remove dead skin cells, not the healthy ones! Also avoid the sensitive skin around the eyes. Then take a wet towel or cosmetic pad and slowly remove the paste. Rinse again with lukewarm water and apply a good moisturizer. You will be amazed how softer and nicer looking you skin will be after this.

Oatmeal facial scrub:

Grind 1-2 tablespoons of raw oatmeal and mix with honey. Add honey until you get a smooth sticky mass. Apply it on the face in gentle circular massage-like movements and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Repeat the massage one more time before rinsing the face with warm water. After this you won’t need a moisturizing cream because honey will leave you skin satin soft.

Pineapple facial scrub:

Pineapple is a natural exfoliant that can do wonders for everybody with dull and dry skin. You will need a piece of pineapple plus the ingredients for the oatmeal scrub. You need to crush the pineapple and mix it with the oatmeal and honey. Wash your face and apply the mixture in a way I described above. Leave it on the face for 5 minutes and then rinse.

Well, if we are talking about nature- you don’t need a famous company mixing it and serving it to you packed for the ridiculously high price! Everything your skin needs to be smooth, radiant and blackhead-free can be found in your kitchen cabinet or the nearest grocery store. Your dry skin will especially appreciate fresh natural components without any chemicals added. Try some of these masks and you will be amazed how efficient they are. In fact, they are so yummy you will want to eat them instead of putting them on the face( And you can do that!).

Milk and sugar scrub

Milk and sugar will feed and exfoliate the dry skin. Milk contains AH acids that dissolve dirt and help dead skin cells be removed better. Once the dead cells and dirt are washed off, skin will be able to breathe and renew better. Grayish, dull shade will disappear and the skin will be smoother and more radiant. Mix three teaspoons of milk with one teaspoon of sugar. Feel free to add more sugar or milk if needed because the mass you get should be paste-like. Apply the paste on your face in gentle, circular, massage-like moves and then rinse with lukewarm water. Apply a thin film of moisturizer to soothe the skin.

Honey and sugar cleansing mask

Honey is known for its antibacterial and nourishing properties. This mask is ideal for dry skin but it can be used for other skin types too. Mix one teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of yellow sugar. Apply the mixture and gently massage you face. This will unclog the pores and remove dirt. Leave the paste on for 5-10 minutes for honey to soak into skin. When you remove the mask you won’t believe how much softer the skin on your face will be.

Electronic pore cleansers are cosmetic gadgets that suck out the dirt, oil and sweat from your pores. Many people are skeptical about this devices because there may be a small possibility to bruise yourself in this process. If you really like the idea of getting an electronic pore cleanser, don’t be let this discourage you. If you carefully follow the instructions nothing bad can happen. You will probably be very pleased to know that this type of pore cleanser removes blackheads very effectively and deeply so it can prevent your future skin problems.

Liquid pore cleansers are usually mild cleaning formulas and their pore cleansing abilities are the result of micro granules that they contain. That granules are abrasive and they exfoliate the skin. When you apply the cleanser and rub it in your face, that granules scrape off the dead skin cells so after the use your skin is much brighter and softer. The truth, however, is that these granules can’t go deep into the pores and clean them completely. That especially goes if you have oily skin and large and deep pores. They do remove smaller blackheads but usually only scrape off the top part of the bigger ones so that pores still remain clogged.

If I could cast my vote, I would definitely give it to electronic pore cleansers. They are practical, efficient and some of them don’t cost more than a regular liquid pore cleanser.

Strips-Blackhead removal strips are a very practical choice if you are not very skilful or you don’t have too much time. You wet the strip and place it to the area from which you want to remove blackheads, wait for 10-15 minutes and then pull the strip off. The strips have glue that extracts impurities from the pores. Be careful not to pull the strip too harshly because it may leave a bruise.

Extractors-You can choose between the spoon or loop shaped extractors. They are made from metal and although there are for professional use you can get them in every cosmetic shop. If you use this tool for blackhead extraction you must be very careful because they can damage the skin and cause bleeding and even scars. You use the extractor by applying it on the blackhead and gently pressing until the blackhead goes out of the pore.

Fingers- Believe it or not your fingers are a really good tool for removing blackheads. Use your fingers and tissues and gently press the skin around the blackhead to force it out of the pore. When you’re cleaning the pores this way be ware not to damage your skin by pressing too hard and do not use your nails by any means.

Before the treatment you need to open the pores. If you don’t have the expensive gadgets like a steamer, for example, some how towels will do just fine. Put the hot towel on your face and leave it like that for a few minutes, or hold your face over a dish of hot water. This procedure will open your pores and you will get the blackheads out easier. When you are finished with the treatment apply some moisturizer to soothe your face because it will be a little bit red and irritated.

So, why should you use a pore cleanser? Well, let me make it simple. Pore cleanser will make all those dark spots disappear. You see, the dark spots are actually a mixture of oil, dead cells and dirt that gets collected in the pores. Not removing those dark spots doesn’t only make your face look bad; it prevents the skin to breathe, because pores exist so the skin can get enough oxygen and moisture to regenerate adequately. So you see, using a pore cleanser will make your skin not only look better, but it will actually be better, healthier and youthful.

What is a pore cleanser? A pore cleanser is available in form of a exfoliate lotion, peel off mask and battery operated suction gadget. The purpose of a pore cleanser is cleaning your pores and making your skin healthy and spot-free. Exfoliates contain abrasive micro granules that go into the pores and clean them thoroughly. The application is simple-you just rub it in and then rinse it off. Peel off mask is a mixture of natural materials and chemicals. It comes in a form of a paste. The paste is applied on the face and neck area, left to dry and then peeled off. Battery operated pore cleansers work by applying suction to the skin. Think of it as a little vacuum cleaner that will suck in all the dirt and leave your pores completely clean. Very simple, right?

It’s recommended to use your pore cleanser approximately 2-3 times a week but it’s good to check the instructions because it may differ from one brand to another. When choosing your pore cleanser make sure it matches your skin type, follow the instructions carefully and be persistent.

Today, you can choose from a variety of brands and products. You can get all kinds of pore cleansers like lotions, peel off masks, even pore cleansers that work with batteries. But if you don’t know what to pick, or if you have extremely sensitive skin you can also make your own completely natural pore cleanser. After all, there is nothing safer than a homemade pore cleanser. This way you don’t have to spend a fortune to have beautiful skin. People have been using natural ingredients for decades, so why can’t you? It’s simple and fun, and all you need are the things you can find in your own kitchen.

For dry skin- If you have this type of skin think about including milk and honey in your daily routine. Honey moisturizes the skin and makes it smooth. Apply it like a facial mask and let it sit on your face for 15-20 minutes. You will see the difference. Milk contains lipids, minerals and vitamins. You can use it on it’s own like a face or body wash, or mix it with honey or oatmeal.

For oily skin –If your skin is oily you can use tomatoes because they have many natural acids and exfoliates. You can squish it into a paste and use it on it’s own, or mix it with oatmeal for example. Lemon or lime is also a good choice. Apply it with the cotton pad, even every day, if you like. Lemon narrows the pores and regulates the pH value of the skin so it’s great for treating large pores and removing excess oil from.

First- When you are choosing a pore cleanser read costumer reviews. Pick the one that has positive comments about reducing pore size. Suction based pore cleansers and strips are proven to be the best way for people that have large pores. You see, lathers can be a good choice for people that have a blackhead here and there but if you have oily skin with a lot of blackheads you want to make sure to pick the pore cleanser that will clean your pores completely so they can reduce.

Second- When you get a pore cleanser it’s important not to forget to use it 2-3 times a week. If you leave your pores clogged the dirt and the oil will keep piling in an already clogged pore and the pore will keep expanding.

Third- After you finish your treatment use some of the well known techniques for shrinking pores. Rinse your face first with warm water to get all of the leftover impurities off your face and then soak your face into cold water. Cold water will shrink your pores. You can also use lemon juice or a homemade lemon juice and egg white mask as they have the same effect.

The most important thing is to have in mind that you can’t reduce the size of your pores if you don’t clean them good first. When a pore is clean you can use homemade remedies for shrinking and that way your pore will accumulate less dirt the next time.

Pore cleansers can be found like:

-Facial cleansers (solutions) and acne astringents
-Suction- based electronic appliances

Facial cleansers usually contain exfoliating beads that scrub the dirt and the dead cells off the face. Most of them have a very mild formulation which is suitable for sensitive skin and everyday use. Facial cleanser is applied after a hot shower, when pores are open. After washing off the cleanser, it’s good to use a toner to tighten the pores and prevent them from collecting dirt. The finishing move is applying a good moisturizer.

Acne astringents usually contain alcohol which is used to reduce the inflammation and dry up the pimples. When choosing your pore cleanser have in mind also that alcohol has negative sides too. Although it can be useful when dealing with the inflammation (pimple), everyday use of alcohol-based pore cleanser can make you more problems. Alcohol dries the skin which makes the oil glands work extra to produce more oil. That, off course, results more skin problems

Suction based electronic appliances are maybe the best way of solving a problem with large pores. Electronic pore cleanser works by applying a low level of suction on the pores, removing the dirt and oil out of them, and making them clean and opened. These pore cleansers have two different suction caps. One is smaller and it’s used for the nose area, and the other is bigger and it’s used for cheeks and chin area. It is used on the clean skin, during or right after a hot bath. After the treatment, proper cleaning and moisturizing are a must.