DIY Face Scrub: Grapefruit Face Scrub

A DIY face scrub can help treat a variety of skin concerns or conditions—including acne! If your skin is acne-prone and overly oily, this DIY grapefruit face scrub is about to be your new BFF. It’s quick, affordable, easy, and effective—what’s not to love? 🙂

Is your skin prone to being oily and acne ridden? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology says that acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., and the costs associated with treating this condition are more than $1.2 billion. Yikes!

Today, I’d like to help you save a little cash by introducing you to a natural DIY face scrub recipe. In fact, I’d go so far as to say this is the best homemade face scrub recipe I’ve found for acne-prone and oily skin. Why is this DIY face scrub so effective? I’m glad you asked!

The power of this DIY grapefruit face scrub is thanks, in large part, to the essential oils it contains. Specifically, as you may have guessed from the name, the grapefruit essential oil! Grapefruits are rich in antioxidants and promote the production of collagen, both of which fight off the signs of aging. However, above and beyond that, grapefruit has astringent and exfoliating characteristics that are fabulous for clearing up oily skin and acne outbreaks.

That means this is not only a fantastic DIY body scrub for acne (yes, you can use it on your face and your body), it’s also a DIY exfoliating face scrub that can help mitigate the signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles. Pretty awesome, huh?

Are you starting to see why I think this is the best homemade face scrub recipe around? Seriously, it deserves that prime real estate in your bathroom! 😉

Another thing that earns this grapefruit scrub brownie points in my book is its lack of chemicals. I can pronounce each and every ingredient, which is a refreshing change! When you look at some of the face scrubs at your local drug store, you’ll quickly find words that should be sudden-death round questions at the National Spelling Bee!

In addition to kicking acne to the curb without the use of mysterious, unpronounceable ingredients, this DIY body scrub for acne is easy to make. The only appliance you need is a microwave to melt the coconut oil. Plus, learning to make your own face scrub, at least with this recipe, won’t require a PhD in chemistry; nope, this recipe only has 5 simple steps!

A word of warning though, since grapefruit is a citrus, this DIY grapefruit face scrub may not be a great option for someone suffering from rosacea or with sensitive skin. In addition, since grapefruit essential oil can be an irritant in certain situations, this grapefruit scrub should not be used around the eyes or if you are pregnant.

If you fall into any of those categories, don’t get discouraged. There are plenty of other DIY face scrubs you can try to clear up acne, like this strawberry face scrub. If you don’t need a DIY body scrub for acne but would like something to combat the signs of aging, try one of these 5 homemade beauty face masks. And if it’s a DIY exfoliating face scrub you’re after, consider this DIY microdermabrasion paste recipe.

Okay, enough talk, let’s start fighting acne with the best homemade face scrub recipe! 🙂

Grapefruit Face Scrub Homemade: Ingredients

1/2 Cup sugar
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
3-5 drops therapeutic grade grapefruit essential oil
1 drop therapeutic grade frankincense oil
1 drop therapeutic grade tea tree oil
1 very small drop of red food coloring

You will also need:
4 oz. glass container
Stir stick
Small microwave safe dish
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Microwave

Grapefruit Face Scrub Homemade: Directions

1. Add coconut oil to a small microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until melted.

2. Mix sugar into melted coconut oil.

3. Add grapefruit essential oil, frankincense essential oil, and tea tree essential oil to the coconut oil mixture and combine.

4. Optional: Stir in a very small drop of red food coloring. This will give the DIY grapefruit face scrub a pretty pink color.

5. Scoop grapefruit scrub mixture into a 4 oz. glass container.

Guess what? You now know how to make your own face scrub! 🙂

Grapefruit Face Scrub Homemade: Usage

1. Use a teaspoon to scoop grapefruit scrub out of container.

2. Rub DIY sugar scrub for face and body into your skin.

3. Rinse thoroughly.

4. Apply your normal moisturizer.

Bonus: If this DIY sugar scrub for face and body has made you a believer in homemade bath and body products, you may want to replace your store-bought moisturizer with a homemade alternative. Try this homemade face moisturizer recipe.

WARNING: Some individuals have reported skin irritation when using grapefruit essential oil prior to strong sun exposure. To prevent any irritation, use this DIY grapefruit face scrub at night (before bed), or at the very least, be sure to wait a while before exposing your skin to bright, direct sunlight.

If you love this DIY grapefruit face scrub and want to try other DIY bath and beauty products, I’ve got you covered! Here are some of my favorites:

• Homemade Sugar Scrub Bars With Coconut Oil
• Homemade Lavender Body Scrub
• Homemade Conditioner for Natural Hair

• DIY Hair Growth Spray
• Homemade Oatmeal Body Scrub

• Homemade Sugar Lip Scrub

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DIY Grapefruit Face Scrub

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Do you or someone you know suffer from acne? Forget those expensive store-bought products loaded with chemicals and whip up your own DIY face scrub. Specifically, make this DIY body scrub for acne! This 5 ingredient DIY grapefruit face scrub contains powerful exfoliating properties and is perfect for oily and acne-prone skin.

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Materials

• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 3-5 drops therapeutic grade grapefruit essential oil
• 1 drop therapeutic grade frankincense oil
• 1 drop therapeutic grade tea tree oil
• 1 very small drop of red food coloring

You will also need:

• 4 oz. glass container
• Stir stick
• Small microwave safe dish
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Microwave

Instructions

1. Add coconut oil to a small microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until melted.
2. Mix sugar into melted coconut oil.
3. Add grapefruit essential oil, frankincense essential oil, and tea tree essential oil to coconut oil mixture and combine.
4. Optional: Stir in a very small drop of red food coloring. This will give the DIY grapefruit face scrub a pretty pink color.
5. Scoop grapefruit scrub mixture into 4 oz. glass container.

Notes

To use:

1. Use a teaspoon to scoop grapefruit scrub out of container.
2. Rub DIY sugar scrub for face and body into your skin.
3. Rinse thoroughly.
4. Apply your normal moisturizer.

Warning: Some individuals have reported skin irritation when using grapefruit essential oil before strong sun exposure. To prevent any irritation, use this natural homemade face scrub at night (before bed), or at the very least, be sure to wait a while before exposing your skin to bright, direct sunlight.

 

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