Sweet Me: Sugar Body Scrub

Let’s say right away: you need to exfoliate the skin of the body so that it is more even and soft. And so that the benefits of the procedure are obvious, we advise you to choose the appropriate means carefully and wisely. Isn’t it time to take a closer look at the sugar body scrub, don’t you think?

Features of sugar body scrub

On the skin of the body, as well as the face, there is a constant replacement of dying cells of the epidermis. Dead cells, as a rule, do not accumulate on the surface of the skin (including due to constant friction on clothes), but from time to time it makes sense to carry out preventive exfoliation. This is especially useful in the cold season, when low temperatures, dry air and passion for hot showers cause significant discomfort to the skin. Therefore, in the cold, gloomy season, a body scrub is especially useful.

The skin of the body is much thicker than the skin of the face and more calmly perceives mechanical exfoliation, even intense. Therefore, rather large abrasive particles are often used for the body: coffee, sugar, salt, sand, ground fruit seeds or “flour” from shells are used. The larger the granules, the more intensively microcirculation is stimulated. But let’s not forget that the thickness of the skin in different parts of the body is different, so you need to make different efforts: the most intense movements are made on the feet, and the most delicate ones – on the inner surface of the arms, abdomen, chest, neck, décolleté. Focus on sensations – it should be comfortable, avoid over-effort or painful effects.

Sugar scrub is considered one of the gentle exfoliating body treatments. And very popular. As a scrubbing tool, sugar helps:

  • exfoliate the skin from dead skin particles;

  • even out skin tone and texture;

  • make the skin softer;

  • to disperse the lymph and blood flow (although this is not so much the merit of the sugar itself, but the scrubbing process);

  • prevent ingrown hairs.

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Sugar body scrubs are suitable even for sissies, because sugar granules dissolve in water and do not have time to overly aggressively affect the skin. However, reasonable caution is needed here as well.

  1. You don’t need to exfoliate your skin every day, once or twice a week is enough.

  2. Scrubs are strongly not recommended for use on irritated skin or if you are concerned about acne on the body. Scrub will only exacerbate such conditions.

  3. A sugar scrub intended for the body should never be used on the face. For the face, there are sugar scrubs adapted for thinner and more sensitive skin.

  4. Do not use sugar scrub if you are sunburnt. Firstly, it will hurt, and secondly, there is a high risk of injuring her even more. We have already said above that scrubs cannot be used on damaged skin.

How to use sugar body scrub at home

It is recommended to use body scrubs, including sugar scrubs, once or twice a week. It is convenient to keep such a scrub on hand in the bathroom. Anti-cellulite scrubs with a warming effect can be applied more often, if recommended by the manufacturer, they will be especially good, for example, before body wraps or massages.

But it is worth remembering that after exfoliation, you must definitely use milk or body cream.

If you’re ready to give yourself a mini sugar body scrub spa tonight, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your scrub.

  1. It would be nice to steam the skin first. Ideally, take a bath or at least a shower. Steamed skin will more easily part with dead cells, pores will open better.

  2. Apply sugar scrub in circular motions all over the body and gently massage the skin, paying special attention to problem areas: back, shoulders, buttocks, thighs, knees, feet. Do not rub the skin too hard – a barely scratchy effect should be pleasant, invigorating and refreshing.

  3. If redness and burning appear, immediately wash off the composition with warm water. Unfortunately, no one is immune from allergic reactions.

  4. Blot the skin with a terry towel and apply a nourishing cream or body milk to the still damp surface.

Sugar Free: Body Scrubs

As scrubbing particles in body scrubs, ground fruit seeds and loofah are often found. Oils provide a comfortable glide. Here are some examples.

Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier

The scrub contains argan seed shell powder and a complex of four precious oils. Scrubbing particles remove dead skin particles, while oils moisturize and nourish the skin, enhancing its protective functions.

Cream body scrub “Grapefruit” Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub, Kiehl’s

The cream scrub gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin thanks to the particles of apricot kernels included in the composition, without overdrying it. Aloe vera extract moisturizes the skin, and chamomile extract in the scrub soothes.

Body Scrub Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish, Kiehl’s

Soy milk protein, jojoba oil, honey and crushed cylindrical loofah – all this in the scrub contributes to gentle and gentle skin exfoliation.

The advantage of a sugar scrub is that if there is no ready-made remedy at hand, it is quite possible to make it at home on your own.

How to make a sugar body scrub with your own hands: recipes

Homemade sugar treats can overly degrease the skin, cause a burning sensation, and even lead to irritation.

There are many recipes for sugar body scrubs on the net. According to our expert Marina Kamanina, sugar, salt, coffee are wonderful natural ingredients that work well as a scrub. So if you want to do something for yourself, but there is no finished product at hand, you can conjure in the kitchen. Here are the recipes.

Sugar Body Scrub with Salt and Coconut Oil

To make this homemade scrub, you will need a tablespoon each of sugar, salt, and coconut oil. Mix all the ingredients until the consistency of a thick slurry and apply to the body with massaging movements. Leave the composition on the skin for 5-10 minutes, then gently massage the body again and rinse off the scrub with warm water. Do not forget to apply body cream or milk to the skin.

Homemade sugar and lemon body scrub

Coconut oil is taken as the basis, about five tablespoons. Mix it with two tablespoons of sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and apply the mixture on the body. Massage the skin, rinse off the scrub with warm water.

Sugar body scrub with coffee

You will need several types of different oils. For example, coconut, olive, grape seeds. In equal proportions (for example, a tablespoon), mix them with three tablespoons of sugar and a tablespoon of freshly ground coffee. To enhance the effect, you can add a little cinnamon. Mix everything thoroughly. Apply with massaging movements on clean, steamed skin of the body.

When deciding to make sugar body scrubs with your own hands, do not forget that using homemade scrubs on sensitive or dry skin is not always comfortable – they can excessively degrease the skin, cause a burning sensation, and even lead to irritation.

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