WHAT IS A BODY SCRUB?
A body scrub is an abrasive substance mixed with water, soap, or oil that is used to remove harmful dead skin cells all over the body. With regular use, body scrubs encourage cell regeneration and moisturize your skin leaving it happy, healthy and glowing.
Body scrubs have the added bonus of cleansing the skin and also exfoliating, unlike its counterpart, body polish.
Body scrubbing is a full-body exfoliating treatment that you can do in the comfort of your own home without paying a hefty price tag for visiting a spa or even leaving your home.
Body scrubs are usually made with pomace, such as almonds or sea salt, or even sugar. Although they can be made from plastic and should be avoided if possible to protect your skin and the environment. This abrasive pomace does all the work to remove old dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin, revealing the fresh, new, vibrant skin underneath.
HOW TO USE A BODY SCRUB?
The body scrub is easy to use. We’ll break it down step by step so you can get a feel for the process.
- Start with a warm shower. Warm, but not hot water helps open pores and soften skin before scrubbing. If you use an oil-based body scrub, it can be helpful to lather and cleanse your body before exfoliating. This ensures that you are soaked from neck to toe and have a clean canvas. You don’t want the day’s sweat and sweat rubbing into your newly opened pores.
- Next, redirect the water out of the way, but leave it to create steam. It should not point towards your body, and you can place it on the scrub you are using.
- Then, scoop out a small handful of body scrub. Working in sections, massage gently, but thoroughly massage the scrub into your body using a loofah, washcloth or sponge. You can make steps one and three easier if you invest in a body wash infused with a body scrubbing buffer like fresh freesia pear!
- Working from the bottom of your body, focus on the areas that need the most love: heels, ankles, knees and elbows. These areas may have a faster skin cell turnover rate due to the constant stretching and bending of the skin. Don’t forget to exfoliate around your underwear and bra line. Pesky grime and sweat can become embedded in these areas, and body scrubbing is an effective way to get them into vessel shape.
- Next, turn the showerhead toward your body and use your hands to make sure you’ve removed all the residue from your skin. Any leftover body scrub can irritate your skin. It can rub off on your clothes and cause redness or even micro-tears in the skin.
- Dry your body thoroughly with a clean, dry, preferably cotton towel.
- Finally, cover your entire body with a moisturizing lotion so you can coat those new cells in a burst of hydration and smooth skin.
HOW TO CHOOSE A BODY SCRUB THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?
Choosing the right body scrub can be a real task, but you need to keep in mind your skin type, your personal skin needs and personal preferences.
Here are some ultimate tips when buying your next body scrub or exfoliant and you’ll be well on your way to fresh, healthy skin!
- All-in-one products are an easy solution to hydrate and refresh skin on the go. Our lives are busy, and adding a long, drawn-out scrubbing process to our shower routine can make or break our morning schedule. All-in-one products eliminate this time-suck by combining your cleansing routine and your exfoliation routine into one simple tool.
- You may have sensitivities to fragrances or different ingredients, so reading the label or buying a product made with natural, eco-friendly ingredients is going to save you some uncomfortable showers.
- A subscription exfoliate service can save you the hassle of knowing when it’s time to ditch your current scrub and reinvest. Spangle’s subscription model sends a buffer to your door on a pre-set schedule so you can keep your routine clean, healthy and moving.
A body scrubbing routine may seem intimidating at first, but the benefits of regular body scrubbing may be all you need to know before making a purchase decision or starting to research. Dry, dull skin can be a distant memory when you commit and implement the steps and tips highlighted for you in this post!