Home made scrub I DIY by Dermatologist: Dermatocare review
Home Made Scrub is made with Brown Sugar, Aloe Vera, and Argan Oil. It is aligned to dry/oily/combo non-sensitive skin type with skin concern of Blackheads/Pores and Uneven dull skin.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Blackheads/Pores, Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Aloe Vera
Specs Fragrance Free, Silicone free, Affordable
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Soothing - Aloe Vera (base for oily/normal/acne-prone skin)
- Barrier repair - Argan Oil (base for dry skin)
Keep in mind
- Choose the base for your skin type: Aloe Vera Gel for oily-to-normal or acne-prone skin, Argan Oil for dry skin
- Avoid on inflamed, red, or irritated skin
- Patch test recommended before first use in sensitive skin types
- Skip the common lemon juice + brown sugar combination — brown sugar's own acidity is already enough, and added lemon juice risks over-exfoliation; honey is also not recommended as its stickiness stops the sugar granules gliding freely
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
- Brown sugar (organic, unrefined cane sugar preferred) — the physical + chemical exfoliating agent
- Base — pick by skin type: Aloe Vera Gel for oily-to-normal skin or blackheads/whiteheads/pimples; Argan Oil for dry skin
- Take a small amount of brown sugar in your palm and add just enough of your chosen base to moisten it.
- Mix gently with your fingertip until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- Massage onto your face in gentle circular motions for 1–2 minutes, then rinse off and pat dry.
- Use twice a week for smooth, refreshed skin.
Any kind of scrub should be avoided on inflamed, red, or irritated skin. A patch test is recommended before first use in sensitive skin types.
Sensitive skin Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Brown Sugar (Saccharum Officinarum), Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel — base for oily/normal/acne-prone skin) OR Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (base for dry skin)
Source: Dermatocare's own DIY recipe
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