The DIY leg scrub is a must in the shower, especially with the arrival of summer. To be made with natural and green ingredients , this compound allows you to eliminate dead skin cells and reactivate blood circulation. A perfect combo for those who want silky legs but also counter the effects of water retention and cellulite .
Thanks to the microgranules which, as in the body scrub, thanks to their mechanical action assisted by a manual massage, lighten the legs, stimulate microcirculation, and tone them at the same time. Coffee, honey, bicarbonate and more: the natural ingredientsto use for a DIY scrub are really many. You don’t know where to start or which one to start with .
Here you will find the best DIY recipes to make right away .
No more excuses: your legs deserve more .
Index
- Invigorating coffee scrub
- Pre-hair removal scub for ingrown hairs
- Apricot dry skin scrub
- Anti-cellulite scrub with salt
- Bicarbonate post wax scrub
- Honey scrub for super soft skin
Invigorating coffee scrub
The natural and do-it-yourself recipes , in addition to allowing a zero waste beauty routine, are perfect for those looking for a vegan beauty . Just like this scrub where, once again, coffee is king: a real protagonist in the fight against cellulite thanks to its energizing and revitalizing power. Ingrediants
- 50 g of coffee grounds
- 100 g of sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch (cornstarch)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Lemon zest to taste
Do this: mix all the ingredients and create a soft mixture. Apply it with circular movements on the legs, starting from the ankles and reaching the groin, in this way you will also help the lymphatic system. Finish with plenty of warm water to remove the mixture. Use this scrub once a week, and if you have any leftover, store it in a tightly closed glass jar and refrigerator until your next treatment. Pre-hair removal scub for ingrown hair
Adding a coconut and almond leg scrub before hair removal is a great way to get rid of ingrown hair and to prevent new ones from forming after waxing. Better to do it a couple of days in advanceof the session so as not to over-stimulate the skin and create annoying irritation. Ingrediants
- 50g of sugar
- 50g of almond oil
- 50 g of coconut oil
- 3-4 teaspoons of lemon juice
Do this: mix the various ingredients together and at the end add a few drops of lemon (optional step if you have particularly delicate skin). Massage the mixture on slightly wet legs, insisting on the most critical points for you, including the groin. Apricot dry skin scrub
Anyone with dry skin , especially on the legs, knows how important it can be to make a do-it -yourself scrub . In this case it is better to choose a nourishing formula where the mechanical action of the particles is delicate and discreet. Ingrediants
- 1 tablespoon of apricot kernel powder
- 2 tablespoons of shea oil
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
Do this: start by mixing sesame oil and shea oil, using with a wooden spoon, then add the apricot kernel powder (easily purchased in specialized stores or online). Apply to damp skin with gentle massages and remove with plenty of water. Anti-cellulite scrub with salt
The orange peel effect caused by cellulite is a blemish that can cause discomfort and, even in this case, a do-it -yourself leg scrub with salt and coffee is the solution not to be overlooked. In this case the salt will be the mechanical part that will work most deeply for a decisive and intense massage . Ingrediants
- 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds
- 2 tablespoons of almond oil
- 2 tablespoons of fine salt
Do this: mix the ingredients and apply with a soft massage to be performed, always, on damp legs. Always avoid scrubs on dry skin as they could cause excessive friction with the skin, causing inflammation and discomfort. Bicarbonate post wax scrub Bicarbonate is a great beauty ally and has been the protagonist of many formulations for years
. If you want to use it for a DIY and super natural scrub for the legs you must know that this ingredient will be very useful for post waxing , since it has a real soothing action on red legs. Ingrediants:
- 3 level tablespoons of baking soda
- Warm water to taste
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Do this: patiently mix bicarbonate and water in order to obtain a rather dense and grainy mixture and, to do so, add very little water at a time. Stir for a few minutes and then move on to the oil which will make the formula much more silky and fragrant. Massage for five minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Honey scrub for very soft skin
Honey , often used for face masks, is a perfect adjuvant for the do-it-yourself scrub, whether it is for the legs, lips or face. Very sweet, fragrant and totally natural: honey is a pleasure to eat and to use for a natural leg scrub to obtain nourished and very soft skin. Ingrediants:
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 handful of pink salt
Do this: mix the honey and pink salt in a microwave-safe bowl. After obtaining a mixture, heat it for 30 seconds at 200W: do not go further, in this way the mixture will become softer and you can massage it more easily on the legs. Massage for a few minutes with your hands and rinse with warm water.
