5 ways to exfoliate your skin naturally

Exfoliating your skin naturally can be done using ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. Here are five ways to exfoliate your skin naturally:

Sugar Scrub: Sugar is one of the best natural exfoliants as the grains are small and rough, and ideal for removing dead skin. Mix a half-cup white or brown sugar with enough olive or grape-seed oil to make a paste and apply to the face in a circular motion. Let sit for 10 minutes then wash away with warm water.

Coffee Grounds: Ground coffee is an effective exfoliant. The caffeine stimulates the skin and improves blood flow to the face, which is perfect for healthy cell turnover that makes us look radiant and bright. Gently massaging your skin with a coffee scrub will help slough off dead skin cells, revealing soft, glowing skin.

Baking Soda: Baking soda is a gentle exfoliant that can be used on the face and body. Mix a small amount of baking soda with water to form a paste and apply to the skin in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Yogurt: Yogurt contains lactic acid, which is a natural exfoliant. Apply plain yogurt to the skin and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing with warm water. The lactic acid will help remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter, smoother skin.

Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant that can be used on the face and body. Mix finely ground oatmeal with water to form a paste and apply to the skin in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.