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You will be glad you did it, when you succeed in getting rid of all the sweat, gunk, and makeup on a hot, sweaty day. Did you know... ... that, in the Middle Ages, old wine which contained tartaric acid as its active ingredient was used for exfoliating and rejuvenating the skin. When you gently massage the skin with a grainy scrub, it removes the accumulated dead skin, grime, dirt and excess oils, giving the skin a fresh, vibrant look. The massage also stimulates circulation, giving you that youthful glow. What's more, your skin feels amazingly soft and smooth. You can exfoliate your skin every 2-3 days, though this varies for every skin type and the scrub being used. A person with oily skin can exfoliate more frequently, and those with sensitive skin must use a very gentle scrub, once a week. Excess scrubbing can cause irritation and redness. Also, scrubbed skin is more delicate and needs to be moisturized and protected from the sun. On exfoliated skin, applying a good sunscreen is an absolute must. 

There are tons of scrubs in the market, for every skin type, Nouveaulift condition and budget. But store-bought cosmetics may contain harmful ingredients and can be pretty hefty on the pocket too. So, we at Buzzle have provided recipes for some simple and easy-to-make scrubs. Oatmeal and Almond Oil Scrub Oats are gentle, soothing exfoliators with anti-inflammatory properties, and almond oil is rich in omega-fatty acids and Vitamin E; both of them are essential for healing and rejuvenating skin. Honey is a known anti-bacterial and will help retain moisture in your skin. Best suited for Sensitive skin, Delicate skin, Skin with acne prone to dryness What you need 1 tablespoon oatmeal 1 teaspoon honey 3 teaspoon almond oil Mix the oatmeal, honey and almond oil so you get a nice, thick paste. Make sure the oatmeal is grainy, but has no sharp particle that might scratch your skin. Wash the soap with a mild face wash and dab gently with a towel. Keep the face moist, but not dripping wet. Take some scrub on the palm of your hands and gently apply in a circular motion all over your face. Add a few drops of water if it feels too dry. Massage for 5 minutes and rinse with water. Pat dry and follow with a deep-moisturizing lotion. Note - You can substitute almond oil with tea tree oil which is lighter and has anti-bacterial properties. 

Sugar and Wheat germ Oil Scrub Sugar is an excellent exfoliator which can be combined with lots of different oils and active ingredients to get the perfect scrub for your skin. Here I have used wheat germ oil - known for its anti-aging properties, and a few drops of lavender oil to get a calming and soothing effect - perfect for reliving stress and minimizing those frown-lines. Best suited for Mature, dehydrated skin What you need 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon glycerin 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil 2-3 drops of pure lavender essential oil First, make sure the sugar is not too coarse. Give it a very, very quick whiz through the grinder if you feel it's too coarse, just to reduce its size slightly. Mix all the ingredients together. Wash your face with a gentle face wash and dab your face dry. Apply the scrub in circular movements all over the face and neck. Massage the face for 5-7 minutes and leave the 'mask' on for another 10 minutes. Wash off with water and dab it dry. Follow with a good, rich moisturizer with cocoa butter or lanolin. Note - You can also use this as a body scrub, but do increase the quantity of sugar and replace the glycerin with a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil. Strawberry and Sea Salt Scrub Salt is another household ingredient that is excellent for sloughing off those dead skin cells. Combine it with strawberries to get a vitamin boost. 

Fuller's earth has been used since ancient times and is known to absorb excess oil, dirt and impurities. Best suited for Oily, acne-prone skin What you need 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 teaspoons Fuller's earth 2 teaspoon olive oil or baby oil (approximately) 2-3 ripe strawberries Take the sea salt in a bowl and mix it with Fuller's earth. Mash the strawberries and mix all ingredients together. Wash the face with your regular face wash and dab it dry. Take some scrub in your hands, if it feels too dry add more oil. Massage the scrub on your face for 7-8 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Apply a light moisturizer suitable for oily to normal skin. Note - If Fuller's earth is not available, you may use rolled oats or cornmeal. Coffee Body Scrub Coffee has a skin-tightening effect and is known to reduce the appearance of cellulite significantly. It is also full of antioxidants and smells just wonderful. You can make this scrub with sugar or salt, anything will go well. Coconut oil, rich in essential fatty acids, is great for hydrating skin and grape seed oil will provide your skin with vitamin E. Best suited for Reducing cellulite What you need 2 tablespoons ground coffee 2 tablespoons brown sugar or sea salt ½ tablespoon grape seed oil ½ tablespoon coconut oil Mix all the ingredients together and let the sugar/salt soak up the oils. Add more oil if needed. 

Massage entire body with the scrub with particular attention to the problem areas - on your thighs, arms and back. Rinse off with warm water, pat the skin dry and follow with a good, moisturizing body lotion to seal in the antioxidants and vitamins. Note - Vary the percentage of oil as per your skin type. Add more coconut oil if your skin is dry. If it is very oily keep the scrub light by increasing the grape seed oil content, but do not eliminate it completely. The coconut oil is needed for the scrub to glide smoothly and not scratch the skin. Chocolate Body Scrub This is a really simple, basic body scrub that will exfoliate your skin naturally, provide it with some antioxidants and make you smell divine. Best suited for All skin types What you need 4 teaspoons drinking chocolate or cocoa powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon coconut oil Mix all the ingredients together. Add more oil if sugar is not soaked thoroughly. Apply in the shower, on moist skin and massage gently till the sugar melts (approx. 5-7 minutes). Rinse off with warm water and apply a body lotion to get super soft, smooth skin. A sunblock is what you need! Sun exposure is one common cause for developing a shadow-like discoloration on the upper lip. You may try one or more remedies for the same, but a dedicated use of a good sunblock is what will make your efforts successful in the long run. A lot of people are seen complaining of dark upper lips, a phenomenon that has suddenly developed and has become a cause of embarrassment to many. 

To add to it, many a time, even makeup fails to cover up these dark patches! Most commonly seen among women between the age group of 20 to 40, it has started to become a serious matter of concern. While men can hide this flaw by growing a mustache or a stubble, women are constantly looking for remedies to solve this problem. The darkening does not occur suddenly, rather it develops overtime and is noticed only when the skin turns evidently dusky. The possible causes include hormonal changes in the body which pave way for a condition known as melasma in women. Here, women who are pregnant, or are on some contraceptives pills, or are taking some hormone replacement therapy (HRT), tend to experience skin discoloration and develop dark patches. In addition to that, certain hair-removal methods such as plucking, threading, waxing, and using hair-removing creams, can result in darkening of upper lips due to the irritation caused to the skin. Home Remedies for Eliminating Dark Upper Lip Before we give you some tried and tested remedies to lighten your upper lip, it is strictly recommended to get in touch with a trusted healthcare specialist to chalk out the possibilities of some serious medical reasons behind this symptom. 

In females, a condition known as hirsutism is known to be one of the reasons of the dark appearance of the upper lip. In fact, in many cases, women think it is the skin, but actually, the darkening is because of the presence of hair. People with a dusky skin tone are more prone to developing this form of discoloration than people with a fairer skin tone. Although there are a number of skin creams and ointments available commercially that claim to rid you of the problem, only a few of them are somewhat effective. Certain dermatological procedures may also claim to help, but they are quite expensive and may not always yield the desired result. In this case, it will be wise to make use of a few home remedies. Honey and Lemon Juice One of the most popular and effective remedy for this purpose is to mix some honey and lime/lemon juice, and apply it on the affected area.