Scrubs are a means for effective cleansing of the skin from the dead particles. They make the face and body smooth and elastic. However, excessive or improper use of the remedy is quite capable of doing more harm than good. Read on and find out how to use body scrub for better effect.
Modern women who take care of their appearance and health are sure to study the composition of the purchased cosmetics. Now it is trendy to use only natural products, without chemicals and preservatives. “Sweet” scrub, prepared by your own, is easy to use, and the result will be soft, smooth skin, pleasant to the touch. We are going to tell you about different types of scrubs for your body, their benefits and how to use them correctly to achieve incredible results and not to do harm to your skin. How to use body scrub You should apply exfoliating remedies properly, in any case, do not use products for the body on your face. The exfoliating components in their composition are too coarse and aggressive for the delicate skin of the face, you will get nothing but microtraumas from such an experiment. And facial scrubs just will not give any result if you use them for the body, simply because they are not sufficiently abrasive.
Cosmetologists advise using scrubs after a hot shower, bath or bath: steamed skin is more susceptible and cleans much easier. In a sauna or a bath, the remedy will work best if you apply it after the second entry into the steam room. The best time for scrubbing is in the evening, since the cells divide at night faster, which means that the epidermis free from the dead cells will be renewed more quickly. After cleansing, you should apply a moisturizer on your body, especially it is important after using salt-based products. How to use the scrub: Before applying scrub, the skin should be thoroughly cleaned and steamed to open the pores. Then the dead particles are more easily and efficiently removed. The scrub is plentifully applied on the body and gently massaged in a circular motion for 5-6 minutes. Thoroughly rinse the skin with water and apply a moisturizer with a light, non-greasy texture.
How to use body scrubs effectively Scrubs, with rare exceptions, do not have a gradation by skin type, so you need to choose it according to the components that make up the composition. Delicate, vulnerable, prone to irritation and inflammation skin needs the most suitable tools with artificial abrasive particles. They are smaller compared to natural and less traumatic. These scrubs can be used every day. Oily skin needs serious cleansing, therefore, requires the use of natural abrasives, also very well suited means with clay, which tightens pores, and salt scrubs. Remember, salt peeling cannot be used if the skin is in a state of irritation or injured. Dry skin requires careful treatment, therefore creamy or gel peels with a minimum content of abrasive granules are most suitable for it. The ideal option is a moisturizing and caring sugar scrub or peeling with plastic balls. Normal skin works well with any scrubs. You will have to rely on your feelings and the visible result from the use. Thin skin with blood vessels which are close to the surface needs no scrubs at all. The only option is suitable for its purification is ultrasonic (not mechanical) cleaning.
It is not enough to get an expensive remedy to get a smooth, velvety skin. Besides, you need to know how to use the body scrub properly. Otherwise, there is a risk of not getting the result you expected. There are several recommendations not to do harm to your skin: Before using a new scrub, you need to test for allergies. If there is a feeling of tightness, burning, peeling or redness after scrubbing that does not go away and after moisturizing cream, immediately stop using this peeling. Do not use scrubs if the skin has cracks or cuts. In addition to the discomfort that will undoubtedly appear, there is the possibility of their infection. Scrubs are contraindicated if you have a rash.
