Your face just gets greasier through the course of the day.
Excess oil on your face can lead to acne, dull skin, and itchy face, among various other problems.
One of the best ways to get rid of excess oil and dead skin cells from the face is to use an exfoliating scrub.
But it doesn’t have to be expensive, packaged in a fancy jar, or include ingredients that are harmful to your skin.
For a radiant, oil-free complexion, all you need is a bottle of olive oil and some sugar.
Sounds simple, right?
In this post, we will learn how to prepare and use sugar and olive oil scrub to prevent excess oil from clogging into your pores.
This olive oil sugar scrub recipe, as the name suggests, uses olive oil and sugar as its main ingredients.
This sounds counter-productive. Oil for treating oily skin?
I know. Just bear with me for a while.
Olive Oil Is Good For Oily Skin
Contrary to what it might sound like, olive oil is great for controlling oil production and acne.
Too much oil and sugar might be bad for the stomach, but together they make a great combination for the skin!
Can You Use Olive Oil In A Sugar Scrub?
Yes! A sugar scrub can be a strong exfoliant, and with olive oil, it becomes gentler.
So if you are looking for a way to soften your skin through gentle exfoliation, using olive oil in the sugar mix will help you achieve that end result.
If applied to damp skin or immediately after a shower, rubbing this mixture onto your wet body will help to moisturize and soften your skin.
Which Kind Of Olive Oil To Use?
For the best benefit to your skin, use extra virgin olive oil.
Look for “first cold-pressed” on the bottle, as that will contain the most amount of anti-oxidants.
Antioxidants help to keep the skin cells healthy and smooth.
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What Does Exfoliation Do?
Removing dead skin cells helps in collagen production, removes wrinkles, improves the texture of your skin, and results in a more evened-out complexion.
You will even get rid of blackheads and whiteheads by using a good exfoliator.
Exfoliation also reduces your pore size, which makes your skin glow.
Is Olive Oil And Sugar Scrub Good For Your Face?
Depends on how you make it.
The truth is there’s no way to be too specific with a scrub recipe because they can vary greatly.
You could have sugar, salt, honey, papaya extract, avocado oil… the list goes on and has infinite combinations of ingredients you can put in them.
You are better off making your own homemade scrub(s) at home based on what you need for your face (i.e oily skin or dry skin) rather than relying solely on a commercially made one that may only cater to one issue/skin type.
How I Came Across This Olive Oil Sugar Exfoliator
I purchased an expensive olive oil and sugar scrub from the store once and loved it.
But I was not willing to repurchase the product because of its hefty price.
I thought to myself – if olive oil and sugar are the only two main ingredients in the scrub, I can try to make it myself.
I had both the ingredients available in the kitchen.
I quickly looked up the recipe for a simple exfoliating scrub on Pinterest, and soon had this DIY recipe that you are reading today.
This olive oil sugar scrub has made a huge difference to my skin.
My pores are smaller, blackheads are gone, and my skin actually glows.
Who knew you could do this in the comfort of your home?
Homemade Sugar And Olive Oil Scrub Recipe For Oily Skin
This homemade olive oil and sugar scrub will help control acne and keep the shine away.
It is totally natural, affordable, and easy to use.
My skin feels great after using this scrub.
I never have to worry about shopping for an exfoliating product in the market, since I always have my homemade scrub in hand.
In a medium-sized container, put 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. If you have sensitive skin, try smaller grains of sugar or brown sugar. Brown sugar will be very gentle for the face.
Mix the two ingredients well until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
Feel the scrub with your fingers. If the scrub feels too coarse, add in some more olive oil. If it is too liquidy, add more sugar.
Store this olive oil face scrub in the refrigerator. Sugar scrubs are known to be self-preserving, so you can keep this scrub for a really long time.
Using The Sugar Olive Oil Scrub On Your Face
Wash your face with your regular face wash.
Take out a small amount of the olive oil and sugar scrub on your hand.
Massage the scrub on your face with gentle hands. Focus on the oily parts of your face, especially the T-zone.
Rinse the scrub off with warm water. Follow it up by splashing your face with cold water.
Apply a toner to your face, to close your pores.
Follow up with some moisturizer.
Does Sugar And Olive Oil Lighten Skin?
Sugar can lighten and soften your skin after just a few applications – all you need is sugar, vegetable oil, aloe vera.
Mixing equal parts of granulated white sugar with the liquid in one bowl or cup will work wonders for your face.
Simply apply it onto the desired area of skin before bedtime to reap its benefits!
How Often To Exfoliate With Olive Oil And Sugar Scrub
You can use the olive oil sugar scrub twice a week.
Olive Oil And Sugar Scrub Benefits
There are a lot of benefits of using this sugar olive oil scrub for oily skin.
Benefits Of Using Olive Oil For Oily Skin
There are a lot of vitamins and minerals in extra virgin olive oil. These vitamins and minerals make the skin smooth and remove oil from the surface of the skin.
The natural substance in olive oil is also known to naturally soften and moisturize the skin by locking the moisture into the skin.
Olive oil also contains a lot of anti-oxidants. These anti-oxidants help to repair the skin and heal any damages.
It can give a healthy glow to the skin.
Olive oil also helps clear bacteria and inflammation.
Olive oil also protects the skin against the harsh grains of the sugar. It has been used for a very long time for all skin types.
Benefits Of Using Sugar For Oily Skin
Sugar is a natural exfoliant and helps in reducing excess oil on the skin.
It is great for treating acne by removing the skin peels that are leftovers of acne.
Combining olive oil and sugar serves as one of the best homemade face scrubs for oily skin.
