Buff Your Skin With Our Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Body scrub is a mixture of emollient and abrasive particles which is rubbed onto the surface of the skin in order to exfoliate dead skin cells. The emollient used in body scrub is typically a gentle cleanser or moisturizer which offsets the abrasive particles anything from tiny plastic beads to pieces of oatmeal. They may also contain natural ingredients, such as apricot, corn, olives, Shea butter, chamomile, aloe, and various herbs.Body scrubs are nothing but exfoliating mixtures that help to remove the dead cells on the skin and also expose the fresh smooth new layer of skin. Skin exfoliation makes your skin healthy and adds that natural glow to your body. Exfoliant, fragrance and oil, are three basic ingredients of any body scrub. Rice, sugar and salt are examples of exfoliants used in body scrubs. Essential oils are used for fragrance and oils like almond oil or jojoba oil are used as carrier oils.
What is a Body Scrub?
It is a suspension of coarse granules (apricot, walnut, oatmeal, sea salt) in a semi-liquid medium or gel (often resembling the consistency of body butter or a moisturizing lotion).
Body scrub can help create a smoother surface and stimulate blood flow. This creates a deeper color in the skin, giving it a healthy-looking, vibrant glow. Certain brands of body scrub may be usable for both the face and other areas of the body; however, other brands are exclusively made for the face, and contain gentler ingredients which are less likely to cause skin irritation. While some people who use this product believe it is helpful in controlling acne, others argue that it causes irritation to the skin and can be over-drying, which can then cause the skin to produce an influx of oil and lead to more breakouts.
Different Types of Body Scrubs
1. Sugar Body Scrubs
One of the most popular types of body scrubs is the type that is based with a sugar ingredient. These are called sugar scrubs and may contain regular granulated sugar or brown sugar as the base ingredient. From there you need to add a glycerin or oil product to make a paste. Sugar scrubs are a great option for those that prefer a less abrasive scrub.
2. Salt Body Scrubs
Salt scrubs, or salt glows as they are sometimes called, are a more vigorous type of scrub. The salt scrub can be made with differing grades of sea salt depending on the level of exfoliant your skin will tolerate. Sea salt body scrubs are great for healing and bringing toxins to the surface. You can make a salt glow with your favorite kind of oil (sesame, almond, etc). You can also add your favorite essential oils to create a pleasant aroma therapy quality.
3. Herbal Body Scrubs
Another type of body scrub is the herbal category. The possibilities and recipes for the herbal body scrub are many. It really depends on your personal preference as to what you can use to make the perfect herbal body scrub for you. A few examples are orange peel and lavender flower. Each of these has a unique scent and healing or relaxing quality. Mixing the right herbs together with the right oil will help you create a heavenly experience.
4. Coffee Body Scrubs
Using coffee in a body scrub has become quite common, and it is used for its unique qualities. Coffee is a natural stimulant and is great for use on cellulite-prone areas. Many spas use coffee in conjunction with other therapeutic and stimulating materials. When you add vanilla, chocolate, or other oils and scents, you will find it even more enjoyable.
5. Moisturizing Body Scrubs
A common skin problem is lack of moisture, or dry skin. If you’re one of the millions who have that problem, a moisturizing body scrub can help. There are many options to making a body scrub that moisturizes, including using oatmeal or ground almonds with yogurt or aloe vera.
When using an organic body scrub at home, one should start by taking a shower to soften the skin. It is a good idea to exfoliate in the shower for easier rinsing. The user should dip a small portion of the body scrub out of the jar and rub it onto rough spots. The best places to use the scrub are the knees, elbows, hands, and the heels of the feet. The user should then rinse off and apply lotion to promote smooth, moisturized skin after exiting the shower.
Benefits of Using a Body Scrub
A body scrub will actually help to remove dead skin from your body, making you feel fresh and rejuvenated. A body scrub is the best way to also remove a skin tan. If your skin had become rough and has darkened due to pollution or exposure to dust, you can use a scrub to remove the rough skin layer leaving you with a soft and supple skin. A body scrub can be extremely invigorating as well. It also can improve the circulation of blood to the skin and help fight cellulite and improve skin tone. A good body scrub also serves as the foundation for other body treatments. It helps prepare your skin for an even tan, opens the pores before a wrap or mud treatment and the oils that are used relax and stimulate your senses.
The benefits of a body scrub lie in exposing healthy skin layer and increasing effectiveness of lotions and skin care products after exfoliation. When we apply a cream or lotion, it has to penetrate deep below the dead skin cells to give effect. And the result is dull or flaky skin, even after repeated application. In such a case, using exfoliating body scrub enhances moisturizer absorption and nourishes the skin.
Applications of a Body Scrub
A body scrub is generally used in a complete spa treatment, which involves the use of an exfoliating scrub and is followed by a hydrating body wrap to nourish the skin and keep it fresh and supple. In case you are not going for the beauty treatment at a spa, you can use a scrub while having your bath and exfoliate your skin.
How Often Can I Use a Body Scrub?
Do not use the scrub often because frequent scrubbing can damage the young skin layer once the dead skin is off the body surface. You can use a scrub once in a week or two. Also remember to use a very gentle scrub in case you have a dry skin. Also be very careful during winters when too much of scrubbing can damage already dry skin.
Easy Homemade Body Scrubs
Here are some easy ideas to create refreshing and nourishing body scrubs at home. Most of these scrubs contain ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen, be it honey, yogurt or sea salt.
1. Basic Sea Salt Scrub: Combine one cup of basic sea salt to half a cup of almond oil. Make sure that the sea salt is finely ground, since coarse grains can cause harm to the skin. Gently rub the body scrub over the hands and the legs and massage gently in circular motion to exfoliate the dead skin. Take a dip in the tub for a while and rinse with a hydrating shower gel.
2. Walnut and Honey Scrub: Ground a cup of walnuts and add to it three tablespoons of honey and three tablespoons of fresh milk. Gently scrub over the body to exfoliate the dead skin with walnuts and nourish the skin with the goodness of milk and honey. This body scrub is works great in winters as well since it cleanses and moisturizes the body without being too harsh on the skin.
3. Exotic Coffee Scrub: Take 1 cup of finely ground coffee and add half a cup of fresh yogurt to it. Gently rub the paste onto your body and massage in circular motion. This body scrub will not require a moisturizing treatment afterwards since the yogurt makes the skin soft and supple. After the exfoliation have a warm water shower or a dip in the tub to discover the goodness of this scrub.
4. Refreshing Mint Scrub:Take a cup of fresh mint leaves and a cup of yogurt and blend it using a mixer or a blender. Add ½ cup of finely ground chickpeas and form a uniform paste. Gently scrub the mixture over your body and rinse off with a hot water bath. The chickpea flour helps exfoliate your skin, the yogurt nourishes it and the mint refreshes it. This is a truly refreshing and vitalizing scrub.
5. Sweet Chocolate Scrub: Mix one cup of cocoa butter and ½ cup fine sugar to form a chocolate scrub. Gently scrub it over the hands, legs and the entire body to exfoliate with the sugar. The sugar exfoliates the skin as the cocoa butter nourishes it and makes you feel good with the aroma of cocoa. This is a perfectly pampering body scrub that you can try over the weekend!
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