Natural DIY Body Scrubs to Fix Dry Skin This Winter
Ananya Mishra | Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Winter dryness can leave the skin rough, flaky and dull if dead skin builds up over time. Gentle exfoliation helps remove this layer and restores softness. Using natural kitchen ingredients is an affordable and skin friendly way to care for the body during colder months. These homemade scrubs nourish the skin while improving texture without relying on harsh or expensive products.
DIY Scrub
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Dry and flaky skin during winters is a common problem that people with any skin type might face. Sometimes the dead skin remains as a layer on the body. By exfoliating one can get silky and smooth skin. It is not necessary to buy expensive exfoliators from the market to do so. With simple and affordable ingredients one can create scrubs that are gentle and nourishing on skin.
Sugar acts like a gentle exfoliant while honey moisturizes the skin. Together they make a great exfoliator that is helpful in getting rid of dead skin.
Mix sugar and honey together and scrub the skin gently with it. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Gram flour or besan along with haldi make a powerful combination that makes skin soft by removing dry and dead skin. It also makes the skin brighter and glowing.
Mix haldi, besan with milk or rose water and apply this mixture on skin. Once it is dry wash it off.
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Coffee is also a great exfoliant that cleans the skin deeply. Mix it with a little olive or coconut oil and scrub the skin with it. It works great on areas that get very dry like elbows or knees.
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Oatmeal helps with calming red or inflamed skin. On the other hand milk provides nourishment to the skin. This combination is effective for people with sensitive and dry skin.
Mix raw milk and oatmeal. Apply it on face and body then rinse off after a few minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sugar and Honey Scrub
Mix sugar and honey together and scrub the skin gently with it. Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Haldi and Besan Scrub
Mix haldi, besan with milk or rose water and apply this mixture on skin. Once it is dry wash it off.
Coffee Scrub
Coffee Scrub
Image credit : Freepik
Coffee is also a great exfoliant that cleans the skin deeply. Mix it with a little olive or coconut oil and scrub the skin with it. It works great on areas that get very dry like elbows or knees.
Oatmeal and Milk Scrub
Oatmeal and Milk Scrub
Image credit : Freepik
Oatmeal helps with calming red or inflamed skin. On the other hand milk provides nourishment to the skin. This combination is effective for people with sensitive and dry skin.
Mix raw milk and oatmeal. Apply it on face and body then rinse off after a few minutes.
Important Tips Before Using Homemade Scrubs
- After scrubbing, make sure to properly moisturize skin.
- Using exfoliators once a week is enough as too much of it can damage the skin barrier.
- If skeptical about ingredients, one can do a patch test.
- Avoid scrubbing active acne.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can body scrubs be used on the face as well?
Some gentle scrubs like oatmeal-based ones can be used on the face, but harsh ingredients should be avoided on facial skin. - Should moisturiser be applied after exfoliation?
Moisturising after exfoliation is essential, as freshly exfoliated skin absorbs oils and lotions more effectively. - Are homemade scrubs safe for sensitive skin?
Yes, gentle ingredients like oatmeal, milk and honey are suitable for sensitive skin, but a patch test is always recommended.
