BODY SCRUB AND ITS BENEFIT

Scrubbing the body is an effective skincare routine that makes it softer, smoother, and healthier.

What is a Body Scrub?

A body scrub is a physical exfoliant, which helps to get rid of dead skin cells from the body part it is applied onto. A body scrub removes dead skin cells, increases blood circulation, and cleanses skin through exfoliation. Body Scrubbing consistently over a period of time will improve your skin’s health and become a satisfying spa-like ritual.

Benefits of Body Scrubs

The skin is always in a state of turnover. Dead skin cells rise to the surface, shed naturally, and give way to rejuvenated skin cells. This natural process slows up over time leading to the buildup of dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. The goal of the body scrub is to mechanically speed up the removal of all dead skin cells and boost skin rejuvenation. The Scrubbing action itself boosts circulation and helps drain your lymph nodes, by increasing blood flow to the skin.

• Moisturizing Benefits:

Scrubbing the body helps it get rid of clogged pores. This leads to a better moisturizing experience as the moisturizer can penetrate deeper after exfoliation.

• Smoother Skin:

The process of exfoliating with a body scrub cleans off the dirt and dust from the skin pores. This leaves the skin fresh as a lot of dead skin cells from the top layer are removed.

• Skin Rejuvenation:

During exfoliation, the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis) peels off because of scrubbing. New skin cells will regenerate leading to a rejuvenation of the skin.

• Freeing ingrown hair and smoothing razor bumps

How to Use a Body Scrub?

Starting with a warm shower is considered the ideal first step towards the perfect body scrubbing experience. The warm water and steam will help open the skin pores, which in turn will make the exfoliation experience more satisfying. Apply a sufficient amount of the scrub onto damp skin. Gently massage the scrub in circular motions on your body for about 5-10minutes and rinse off after then. After rinsing the body, apply a moisturizer all over your body that complements your skin type.

How to Choose the Right Body Scrub for your Skin?

Choosing a scrub that suits your body is very key because using the wrong body scrub can leave your skin dry and irritated. Also, make your choice depending on how frequent you plan to exfoliate.

Sugar Scrub

Sugar granules are usually less abrasive than other natural exfoliants. Hence, why they are used to scrub delicate parts of the body. Since it is a natural glycolic acid, it breaks down the dead skin cells and gives room to rejuvenated skin. It also helps in hydrating the skin and maintaining the natural moisture level.

Suitability:

Ideal for sensitive skin, especially for skin that is prone to acne. It also helps to hydrate dry skin.

Salt Scrub

The rougher coarse granules that make up the salt scrub makes it ideal for rough areas such as elbows, knees and feet. The purifying properties found in Salt helps to remove toxins from the skin pores and enhances total skin rejuvenation.

Suitability:

Ideal for rougher areas of the body and not recommended for people with sensitive skin.

Salt and Sugar Scrub

The salt in it will boost your skin smoothing process while the sugar will keep it hydrated. This mix of scrubs is the perfect blend for people seeking an exfoliant that caters to dry and rough skin.

Suitability:

People with dry and rough skin can go for this blend of sugar and salt scrub. 

Coffee Scrub

It has many benefits, and that carries over to body scrubs. Not only does it have natural exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, but it also may improve circulation and smooth skin.

Check the variety of Organic body scrubs we offer you at SANNA café: Organic Coffee Scrub, Organic Sugar Scrub, Organic Salt Scrub – pick your favourite and enjoy the softness and glow of your skin.

Side Effects of Body Scrubs

Body Scrubbing, while practiced safely, has little to no side effects. However, over scrubbing can lead to skin issues such as:

• Soreness
• Redness
• Burning sensation
• Increased dryness