Sugar and olive oil back scrub for hydration
Sugar may act as an exceptional exfoliating agent that is helpful in removal of dead skin cells. Olive oil which contains antioxidants, keeps the skin well-hydrated. A combination of these two provides a nourishing scrub that could be used on the back to cleanse it. You will find your skin soft and supple after its use.
Steps: Just take some olive oil, as per the area on the back you’d want to cover and add in the sugar accordingly. Apply this all over and leave it to dry. Once done wash thoroughly.
Salt and lemon to remove tan
If you are in need to get rid of your tanned back then you have to treat it with some lemon. The vitamin C in lemons is filled with antioxidants and helps increase collagen production in the skin. This helps neutralize your skin tone and relives the skin from dark spots. Using lemon with some salt is a fine mixture as the salt would scrub out the dead skin cells and increase blood circulation. This combination also works well for oily skin.
Steps: Squeeze out some lemon according to the quantity you may prefer and add some salt to it. Get some help to spread this mixture on your back. You could use a broad brush, the one you’d use for applying your hair packs. Wash after it dries off.
Honey and sugar for skin moisturising
You may definitely want to get rid of all the spots and marks on the back, but you got to ensure your skin is well moisturised and glowing. Honey is soothing to the skin as it is suitable for all skin types and detoxifies the skin of any impurities and helps moisturise it too. Sugar is a good option for skin exfoliation.
Steps: Take 1/4thcup of honey and ½ cup of sugar, along with two tablespoons of any preferred oil (optional). You could also use brown sugar, instead. Warm the honey only for a few seconds in the microwave, ensure it doesn’t get too hot for skin application. Mix all these ingredients and ensure it is lathered smoothly on your back. Wash off with lukewarm water.
Green tea, ginger, sugar scrub for ‘backne’
If you’ve been hesitant to show off your back or wear backless dresses and blouses due to excessive blemishes and acne, well worry not because a green tea and ginger scrub could clear off the ‘backne’ easily. Green tea helps remove pigmentation and is a preferred ingredient for removing tanning also. Ginger being antiseptic in nature cleanses the skin.
Steps: Take one cup of brewed green tea in lukewarm water, 3 teaspoons of grated ginger and 2 cups of sugar. Mix these well and dip a sponge or loofah in this and spread over you back. Once you are completely done scrubbing, rinse off thoroughly.
Papaya and oatmeal scrub for dry skin
Papaya is that ingredient which is ideal to relive common skin problems like acne, dark spots and also looks after skin dryness and itchiness. Along with papaya, oatmeal and olive oil help soften your skin and exfoliate it well.
Steps: For this take half a papaya and mash it. You would need two tablespoons of oatmeal and one tablespoon of almond oil. You could blend the oats for a finer texture. Mix these ingredients well and apply and with a spoon or spatula and scrub for 2 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
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