Body Scrubs are ideal for exfoliating dead cells from your body and as a result preps the skin to absorb post scrub products (such as lotions or creams) with more efficacy. Scrubs not only remove dead skin cells but make your skin glow and eliminate the appearance of dull skin. Depending on your skin type; areas such as feet, elbows (as examples) have harder skin and may require a deeper exfoliation.
Benefits of Sugar versus Salt
Sugar Scrubs - One of the most popular Scrubs due to their hydrating capabilities. A great fact about Sugar is that it is a natural humectant. Humectants are substances that attract water from the air or from deeper in the skin. Sugar also contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly referred to as glycolic acid. AHA's, such as glycolic acid, help remove dead (keratinized) cells in your skin's outermost layer. The increase in cellular turnover (sloughing) exposes younger cells and a clearer complexion. Sugar is a great option (especially if you are using after shaving or after a day in the sun). Sugar will not burn or sting versus a Salt Scrub. One of my favorite Sugar Scrubs is from Lalicious. I love the SUGAR REEF scent and during 4th quarter I love the Peppermint Scrub too (side note.... I love the Peppermint year round since it is so uplifting). All the Scrubs are FREE of any Parabens, Gluten, Phthalate, Formaldehyde and Sulfates.
Salt Scrubs - Also exfoliates like Sugar Scrubs but Salt Scrubs have an added benefit of detoxing and removing toxins from the skin. It is a favorite among athletes as salt helps relieve muscle soreness. Salt scrubs are great for dryer skin areas such as the feet, hands, elbows, and legs due to their more substantial granule texture. One of my favorite Salt Scrubs is from The Cottage Greenhouse - GRAPEFRUIT & BLOOD ORANGE SALT SCRUB. The Salt used in this particular Salt Scrub is more refined and finer. I also love that it has the most invigorating scent (as I am a huge fan of citrus scents) and the combo of grapefruit and blood orange is AMAZING!!!! As a side note it is also Paraben Free / Gluten Free / Never Animal Tested & Sulfate Free.
In addition to sorting through Salt versus Sugar Scrubs... also pay attention to the product base. Finding Scrubs with Shea Butters as an example adds to the Scrub experience and the overall product use. Shea Butters are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents (Shea butter has significant levels of vitamins A, E & F - vitamins promoting healthy skin cell renewal and promotion of circulation). There are numerous other bases that are used as a base for Sugar and Salt Scrubs but Shea Butter happens to be one of my favorites!
Check out some of these Scrubs for yourself...and let me know me what you like best.
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*Products mentioned in this post were not paid for by companies nor any free product provided. These products just happen to be a couple of my favorites.
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