Finding the path to healthier, smoother, younger looking skin
How to Pick the Right Scrub
Every woman wants healthy, soft, radiant skin. But it's not possible if you have a layer of dead skin cells that leaves you looking and feeling like a spokes-reptile for Geico.
Let your skin feel like a Gerber baby instead. Below, you'll find advice on both skin and wallet-pleasing body scrubs that will help softly buff away those dead skin cells, revealing a healthier, brighter and younger complexion.
The two main things you must consider based on your skin type when picking a scrub are:
- How often you plan to exfoliate
- And what you plan to use to exfoliate
Frequency: If you have skin that is more problematic, meaning its more prone to oil and acne, then you may want to exfoliate more frequently – around 2-3 times a week. If you have normal, dry or sensitive skin, you should stick to exfoliating 1-2 times a week, depending upon your skin’s sensitivity.
Products: Don’t be sold on expensive products. In order to find good scrubs, focus on the ingredients, not the brand. Stay away from harsh elements such as seeds, nut shells and other triangle-shaped ingredients. Rounded ingredients are much gentler on your skin and still do an amazing job, leaving your skin feeling smooth and silky. Some of the best ingredients to look for in a scrub are:
- Sea Salt
- Sugar or Brown Sugar
- Ground oatmeal
Sensitized skin (or micro tears in the skin), broken capillaries and redness are all result of over-exfoliation so to prevent this, be sure to limit the frequency of your exfoliations or use gentler products.
Scrub Love
The best part about scrubs is you don't have to pay $30 at the store. Instead, you can make your own for a fraction of the cost. There are hundreds of simple
homemade scrub recipes online – many of which are just as effective as what you can buy in stores.
Just pick one of your favorite scrubbing ingredients, mix it with your favorite scents like vanilla,
cinnamon or scented oil and then voila – great skin at a fraction of the cost.
Check out our favorite Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes