Not many people know that scrubbing is a simple yet particularly beneficial procedure that helps to maintain healthy and smooth skin. So let’s talk about body scrubs in more detail because they are definitely worth your attention.
Body Scrub: What Is It?
A body scrub is an exfoliant that mechanically removes dead skin cells and eventually makes your skin smooth and glossy. It usually contains abrasive particles such as salt, sugar, ground coffee beans, etc. As a matter of fact, you can make a DIY body scrub from organic ingredients in case you want to go with something more natural as well as be sure that your scrub doesn’t contain any potentially hazardous preservatives. However, note that a DIY scrub expires faster than the one you can purchase in a pharmacy so you have to store it in the fridge or make a batch for single use. Besides, make sure you are not allergic to any ingredients you are going to use in your scrub.
DIY Scrub Recipes
So if you are interested in making a DIY scrub, here are some recipes for you. Note that some of them contain allergens and sugar and using them is not safe for allergic people and people who have diabetes.
Coffee Scrub
Mix 1/2 cup of ground coffee, 1 tbsp. of warm coconut or olive oil, and 2 tbsp. of hot water in a small bowl. Apply to your body right away or keep it in the fridge and use as needed.
Honey Scrub
Mix 2 tbsp. of honey with 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Use as needed.
Sea Salt Scrub
Add 1/2 cup of olive, coconut, peach, or any other oil you prefer to 1/2 cup of sea salt, mix it in with a few drops of essential oil of your choice.
Benefits of Scrubbing
Obviously, scrubbing has plenty of benefits, in particular:
- It exfoliates your skin and makes it smooth and shiny
- It preps your skin for other treatments and makes them more efficient
- It improves blood circulation, which results in better cell regeneration and slows down the process of aging
- Massaging is a great way to relax and relieve stressful
Body Scrub Usage
Using a body scrub is actually pretty simple. Just apply it to the clean wet skin and massage it for a while. Once you are done, wash it off with warm water and apply some body lotion or oil. You can also use special brushes and loofah to enhance the effect but be careful with those not to damage your skin. We also do not recommend scrubbing more than once a week since doing it daily may result in skin damage. Finally, before using any scrub make sure you are not allergic to its ingredients and your experience using this product will be simply awesome.
Wrapping Up
Scrubbing is a simple procedure that gives great results. Moreover, it is the very procedure every person has to do at least once in a while since it helps to exfoliate our skin and make it shiny and smooth. So why don’t you try scrubbing right now?
