Skin needs extra care in cold weather. In this season, when dryness of the skin increases, dead skin cells accumulate on the surface and in such a situation the skin looks very flaky. Therefore, it becomes very important to use body scrub in winter, so that dead skin cells can be removed and the skin can look soft and smooth.

It is considered very good to use essential oil while making body scrub in winter. These not only remove dead skin cells but also increase skin hydration. Not only this, it also helps in managing many types of skin issues. So today in this article, RVMUA Academy founder, celebrity makeup artist and skincare expert Riya Vashisht is telling about some winter body scrubs made with the help of essential oil-

Vanilla Peppermint Sugar Scrub

During the winter season, an excellent scrub can be prepared with the help of sugar, coconut oil and peppermint essential oil.

Necessary ingredients-

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil

Method of use-

  • First of all, put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them.
  • Now store it in a jar.
  • You can pamper your body with the help of this scrub before bathing. This will give you a refreshing feeling.
  • Lavender Chamomile Salt Scrub
  • This is such a scrub, which not only removes dead skin cells but also gives you relief from skin irritation caused in winter.

Necessary ingredients-

  • 1 cup Epsom salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 7-8 drops of lavender essential oil
  • 4-5 drops of chamomile essential oil
  • 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil

Method of making scrub-

  • To prepare this scrub, mix Epsom salt and oil.
  • Now moisten your skin and apply this scrub.
  • Massage with light hands in a circular motion.
  • Finally, clean the skin with water and then apply moisturizer.

Orange Essential Oil Scrub

This scrub is prepared from orange oil, cinnamon oil and almond oil. While orange oil is rich in vitamin C and boosts skin collagen, cinnamon oil has anti-microbial properties, which are good for skin health. Whereas almond oil provides hydration.

Necessary ingredients-

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond oil
  • 10 drops of orange essential oil
  • 4-5 drops of cinnamon essential oil

Method of use-

  • First of all, mix sugar, almond oil and essential oil in a bowl.
  • Now before bathing, lightly wet your skin and apply this scrub.
  • Massage in circular motion, but do not be harsh at all.
  • Finally, clean the skin with water and then moisturize it.

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