How to use a scrub for face and body?

Author: Tatyana Kovaleva 3788

Body scrub - many have never even heard of it. While our women have somehow learned to take care of their faces, they usually ignore their bodies. If you think that just taking a shower regularly is enough, you are very mistaken. At the age of 20, your body and skin are beautiful and toned, but over time they will become flabby and saggy. To avoid this, you need to care for them properly.

First of all, pay attention to the body scrub. Let's figure out why it is needed, how to use it correctly and how you can prepare a natural body scrub at home.

Choosing the right scrub

As with any other cosmetic product, you need to be careful with a body scrub. There are different scrubs for each skin type; this must be taken into account when choosing a particular skin care product.

• Scrubs are cosmetic products that perfectly cleanse the skin of dead particles.
• The use of such a product will help the skin remain beautiful and young for many years, with proper and regular use.
• If you take the recommendations of cosmetologists carelessly, this can lead to various skin problems, which will not be so easy to get rid of. In any case, excess leads to negative consequences, and the use of scrubs is no exception.

Let's start with how to choose the right scrub. Since each skin type needs special individual care, it is necessary to correctly select the components included in the product:

• If your skin is overly sensitive , you shouldn’t completely abandon scrubs, you just need to choose a product that contains artificial abrasive particles. If we compare with similar particles of natural origin, we can note that artificial ones are much smaller and do not cleanse the skin as harshly. Experts say that such scrubs are best for sensitive skin and can be used every day without harming the health of the skin.
• If you have oily skin, then the best option would be deep cleansing by using scrubs with natural abrasives. The main task of scrubs is to deeply cleanse the skin and tighten pores. For such purposes, a clay mask and salt peeling are perfect.

Important! Do not forget that if there are irritations, allergic reactions, or wounds on the skin, you should not use a salt scrub.

• For those who suffer from dry skin , it is recommended to use cream and gel scrubs that gently cleanse the skin without damaging it.

• If your skin is normal , you are in luck, because you can choose the type of scrub yourself, based on your feelings and preferences.
• You need to be especially careful if the skin is too thin and the blood vessels are located too close to its surface. In this case, it is not recommended to use scrubs; the only option to deeply cleanse the skin is to use ultrasound technology. This procedure is carried out in beauty salons.

Recommended Brands

You can make good scrubs yourself, for example with the addition of succinic acid, or purchase them in regular chain stores at an affordable price.

1. Clean line ; Cleansing scrub with apricot kernels. A good scrub for cleaning the stratum corneum of the skin, but the abrasive particles of the scrub are quite large. We recommend using this scrub about once every week and a half. The skin after using the scrub is very soft and tender, but do not overdo it with the force of massage movements when applying the scrub. Otherwise, instead of soft and tender skin, you may end up with red and irritated skin. The average price for a scrub is 80 rubles.
2. Propeller ; Gel+Scrub+Mask. Another good scrub for cleansing your facial skin. Its main differences from the pure line are small abrasive particles (even with strong massage movements when applying the scrub to the face, skin irritation is very problematic), white clay and zinc. White clay - soothes inflammation on the skin and has an anti-inflammatory and brightening effect. Zinc has a drying and anti-inflammatory effect.

How to use a body scrub?

Only the correct use of exfoliating products can give the most effective results without harming the skin. It is worth remembering that body scrubs should not be used on the face, because the particles in such products are quite aggressive and can damage the delicate skin of the face. If you use facial scrubs all over your body, it will not bring much results, and you will simply waste the scrub and your time.

Cosmetics experts say that it is best to “scrub” after taking a bath or shower, because the pores of the skin are enlarged, and the scrub will be as deep and effective as possible.

If we talk about the time of day, then the evening is best for cleansing the skin, because at night rapid cell division occurs, and the clean epidermis will be renewed much faster. After the skin has been cleansed by scrubbing, it is imperative to apply a moisturizing cosmetic product to it.

Sequencing:

• Before applying the scrub to the body, it is necessary to steam the skin - dead particles are much easier to “recycle” from the skin, where the pores are enlarged.
• Apply the scrub to the body and massage the skin in circular movements. The procedure will take 5-8 minutes.
• Rinse the scrub off the body with warm water and apply moisturizer to the skin.

In order for the skin to be smooth, young and fresh, it is not enough to make the most effective scrub according to statistics and surveys, because it may not suit your skin type, which will negatively affect its condition. To avoid such troubles, it is recommended:

• Before using any scrub, you need to test the skin's sensitivity to the components of the product.
• If the first scrub was successful, and subsequent ones cause any discomfort - burning, peeling, tightness, then stop using this product.
• If there are cuts, wounds, or cracks on the body, it is not recommended to use scrubs to avoid injury to the skin.
• Peeling is also contraindicated on inflamed skin.

Frequency of scrub use

The frequency of using scrubs depends on the condition and type of skin:

• normal skin – once every seven days
• oily – 2-3 times a week
• dry skin – light exfoliation every 12 days

In winter, scrubs are used less often, because cold air can injure the skin. Practice shows that scrubs prepared at home are in no way inferior to scrubs bought in stores, and are often even more effective.

How to use?

You need to use exfoliating products correctly, never using body products on your face. The exfoliating components in their composition are too rough and aggressive for delicate facial skin; you will get nothing but microtrauma from such an experiment. And face scrubs simply won’t give any results if used on the body, simply because they are not abrasive enough.

Cosmetologists advise using peelings after a hot shower, bath or sauna: steamed skin is more receptive and cleanses much easier.

In a sauna or bathhouse, the product will work best if applied after the second entry into the steam room. The most suitable time for scrubbing is the evening, since at night the cells divide faster, which means that the epidermis, freed from the stratum corneum, will renew itself faster. After cleansing, you need to apply a moisturizer to your face and body, this is especially important after using salt-based products.

How to use the facial scrub:

• Before applying the product, the skin is thoroughly cleaned and steamed to open the pores and remove dead particles more easily and effectively.
• The scrub is applied generously to the face, without touching the sensitive areas around the eyes and lips, and gently massaged in a circular motion for 5-6 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly with water and apply a moisturizer with a light, non-greasy texture.

Scrubs intended for hands and feet are used during manicures and pedicures. And body products are applied after a shower, lightly rubbing and massaging the skin for 1-2 minutes, after which they are washed off.

Coffee body scrub

Coffee is an excellent component for exfoliating dead particles from the skin. There are many recipes for making scrubs using coffee. They are usually used 1-2 times a week.

It is a mistaken belief that effective scrubs are prepared from consumed coffee grounds. In fact, it does not contain those active and beneficial components that could deeply cleanse the skin. In this case, you should use ground coffee. You should also not forget that the grinding should not be too coarse, because granules that are too large can damage the skin.

If you need a body scrub for cellulite , coffee peeling is ideal for this purpose. Coffee is an ingredient in a scrub that can remove toxins from the body and improve skin color, and it also has tonic properties.

The most common and popular coffee scrub recipes are:

• Honey-coffee scrub: 4 tablespoons of coffee (preferably ground) +4 tablespoons of oil (olive can be used) + 2 tablespoons of liquid honey
• Sour cream and coffee scrub: 1 spoon of coffee +1/2 spoon of honey +1/2 spoon of sour cream
• 1 spoon of coffee + shower gel – an excellent anti-cellulite body scrub

Sugar body scrub

Sugar is a popular ingredient in body scrubs today. This component has a number of features that have made it such a sought-after component in the peeling process. Sugar scrubs even out the texture of the skin and make it smooth.

Sugar peeling brings the following results:

• relieves rashes and irritations
• removes toxins from the body
• normalizes blood circulation
• gives skin elasticity and firmness
• deeply cleanses skin pores

Popular sugar scrub recipes:

1. Cinnamon and sugar: proportion 1:1 (a glass of sugar + coconut oil + cinnamon + vitamin E)
2. Almonds and sugar: proportion 1:1 (a glass of sugar + vitamin E + vanilla extract + almond oil)

Sugar scrub is the best folk remedy

There are a huge number of recipes using sugar among people. Can be used on any part of the body.

• The easiest way is to mix sugar with a little water. Distribute evenly on the skin and massage. After drying, rinse well.
• Sugar is turned into powder. The sponge is soaked in hot milk, then dipped in powder. Apply to the skin.
• Sugar is mixed with olive and vegetable oil. Use while showering.

Sugar scrub is suitable for all skin types.

Salt body scrub

Salt is an excellent component for high-quality and effective exfoliation of the whole body. It should be noted that this is one of the most effective, and at the same time, primitive components of scrubs. Well, who doesn't have salt at home? The question is rhetorical - everyone, without exception, has such a product in their home.

It must be remembered that such scrubs should be used no more than twice a week. This will be enough to deeply cleanse the skin, get rid of cellulite and even out the skin texture.

The basic recipe for a salt scrub is this:

• 2 cups salt
• Olive oil no more than 200 ml
• Any essential oil, several types (5-7 drops)

Apply to the body and massage the skin in a circular motion, paying attention to problem areas of the skin (suffering from cellulite).

Compound

Most often, a scrub includes a base and abrasive substances, with the help of which the skin is cleansed. Homemade scrubs can consist of various components such as honey, kefir, sour cream and other products that will serve as the basis of the product. Particles of sugar, coffee, salt and other similar substances often become abrasive substances.

We all know that constant skin renewal is one of the main factors in its beauty and health. Due to keratinized cells, which give the surface of the dermis roughness and roughness, the skin becomes dull in color, dry and tight, loses its former attractiveness and looks exhausted. So how to properly use a face and body scrub to avoid such problems?

Today, cosmetic companies offer a huge variety of exfoliating products, so making the best choice can be a very time-consuming task. It is best to select a product according to the individual needs of your skin, as well as based on its type. If you are interested in how to use a body and face scrub without harming the skin, approach this issue thoroughly, adhering to the following rules:

1. The exfoliation procedure is best done before bed, since the skin becomes more vulnerable and sensitive after it, and it needs time to recover.
2. If you're wondering how often to use a scrub, keep in mind that it all depends on your skin type. Those with oily dermis can use an exfoliator weekly, while those with normal or dry skin can get by with 2-3 treatments per month.
3. Do not use body scrub to cleanse delicate facial skin. Remember that products for the body, hands and feet contain abrasive particles of coarser forms that can cause various microtraumas and damage to the skin of the face.

Oils for body scrubs

Have you noticed that oils are added to most cosmetic products? Scrubs were no exception. Various oils, including essential oils, are suitable for preparing effective scrubs at home. Vegetable oils are very often used in cosmetology, and the most popular is olive oil.

It is thanks to oils that scrubs become more effective and not only cleanse pores and exfoliate the stratum corneum, but also make the skin soft and pleasant to the touch. Non-greasy oils are used to scrub oily skin.

Hot body scrub

You can correct your body not only with physical exercise, but also with cosmetics. One such example is a hot scrub. Its main purpose is to reduce fat deposits, restore normal metabolism, and cleanse the skin. This product contains the following components:

• pepper oil
• cinnamon
• seaweed
• caffeine

1. Among other things, this scrub restores blood circulation and removes fat from the body.
2. Each component has a number of properties that have a positive effect on the appearance and condition of the skin and the body as a whole.
3. The consistency of the scrub is thick, with small exfoliating particles.
4. This scrub got the name “hot” for a reason. When applied, it warms the skin and causes blood to circulate faster throughout the body.
5. For an effective effect, it is necessary to apply the product in question to problem areas for 40 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

When preparing body scrubs at home, you should not forget about the negative consequences that may arise if such cosmetics are used incorrectly. Be careful, take the scrubbing process seriously, and then you will get an effective result in the form of a beautiful and toned body.

Is it possible to use a scrub after professional peeling?

The cosmetic procedure is carried out in salons and clinics. Its purpose is to remove the dead layer of the epidermis, activate cell function, renew, and rejuvenate. There are superficial, medium, and deep peelings. The first type is practically no different from regular scrubbing. Repeating the procedure after a short period of time is inappropriate and harmful to the condition of the skin. Medium and especially deep peeling is an aggressive procedure that significantly injures the skin. You can use the scrub after the skin is completely restored.