Summary: One of the most popular products you can find on your health food store shelves are luxurious natural body scrubs. These natural skincare products are simple to use on your own and can save you lots on expensive spa fees.

If you are looking for smooth, radiant skin, regular use of a body scrub during your bath or shower can slough off flaky, dry skin. It is important though to not overdo it. As with all products be certain you take a look at the ingredients. Conventional body scrubs may include some pretty nasty ingredients such as parabens, a potential carcinogen. Instead, opt for natural scrubs to exfoliate that uses pure ingredients like nutshells, sugar, and sea salt. Don’t forget to also look for moisturizing ingredients like oatmeal and honey which will provide good protection for your newly buffed skin.

But if you’re in for the night, you may have the makings for some invigorating natural scrubs in your kitchen. According to Linda Bird in Weekend Home Spa: Four Creative Escapes -- Cleansing, Energizing, Relaxing, and Pampering, you can whip up your own natural skincare scrub with some simple ingredients that you may have on hand.

Oatmeal natural scrub
2 tbsp. of finely ground oatmeal
1 tbsp. almond oil

Combine and rub into skin, avoiding the eyes, then rinse off. This natural scrub can also be used as an all-over body scrub.

According to Ms.Bird, “…just the application and removal of masks and scrubs brightens the complexion and gives you immediate results. [They work] by removing surface cells leaving flatter, smoother skin that glows because it reflects light better.”

Got a minute? Why not make your own natural skincare scrub? Go ahead, grab the oatmeal and get buffing.