** Natural & Homemade Body Scrubs **
* The Ultimate Body Scrub Guide *
Body scrubs exfoliate and cleanse the skin by removing the top layer of dead skin cells. This allows moisturizers to penetrate the skin more deeply, and leaves the skin feeling smoother. All body scrubs contain natural ingredients, including a granular exfoliant, but this also leaves room for customization depending on your skin type. For the best results, use your body scrub no more than once or twice a week. We have collected the most refreshing and best selling recipes from around the world. Enjoy!
– Health Benefits –
Benefit #1 – Skin Glow
One of the biggest benefits to body scrubs, is the glow that your skin is left with. There are different grades of salt, and sea salt is the best option for a salt glow. The results for your body will depend on the type and grade of salt you or your spa technician uses.
Benefit #2 – Exfoliating
It might seem like an obvious benefit to mention, but body scrubs are a great way to exfoliate dead skin cells. This paves the way for fresh new cells to regenerate and leaves you looking and feeling fabulous. Planning a body scrub for exfoliating benefits is best in the fall and spring, right before you start to tan and when your tan starts to fade. Of course, exfoliating is great any time. If you have sensitive skin, it’s best to stick with sugar or herbal body scrubs. Otherwise, salt scrubs are great for exfoliation.
Benefit #3 – Increasing Flow
When you get a body scrub or give one to yourself, you are encouraging the natural flow of circulation and bodily fluids within. For the best results a professional should recommend and apply the body scrub that is appropriate for you. When you have a professional massage therapist apply the body scrub, a massage can be incorporated. This will increase the correct circulation and flow benefits.
Benefit #4 – Improve Cellulite and Aging
There are some claims that certain types of body scrubs can actually improve the look of aging and dimpled skin from cellulite. There is no miracle cure, but it certainly won’t hurt to try a body scrub that is enhanced with coffee, salt, or sugar. The coffee grounds are the best option for use on cellulite prone areas of the body. These types of body scrubs are great if you love the smell of coffee, too.
Benefit #5 – Relaxation
Treating yourself to a body scrub, especially when combined with a massage, is just plain relaxing. Having a body scrub done by a professional allows you to incur the benefit without the mess or stress. Plus, when you have a choice of essential nutrients to add to your body scrub, the effects are even more potent. Lavender is a great choice because of its known relaxing qualities. There may be other scents that you find relaxing, so be sure to ask if essential oils can be incorporated.
