Thursday, 13 February 2014

The Right Way to Apply a Body Scrub

The Right Scrub is Key

I prefer sugar scrubs to the drying salt scrubs. Be careful with the type of scrub you get, some cheap versions have large granules that can tear at the skin.

Use a Bath Mitt or Bath Gloves

Nothing works better and you can throw them in the washing machine (let them air dry) when you need to.

Scrub Towards Your Heart

This beauty secret of spas makes sense to me. Start at your feet and massage the scrub in a circular motion up the legs and the torso. Continue at your fingertips and massage up the arm.

Don't Scrub Every Day

Avoid over-exfoliating by scrubbing just a couple times a week. If you have sensitive skin, consider a lighter touch.

Don't Scrub After You Shave

You risk stinging your skin. I do, however, suggest a good scrub before you shave which will remove dead skin cells so they don't clog up your razor.

Slather on Oil After Your Bath

After a great scrub in the bath, I like to slather on extra virgin coconut oil. Any thick moisturizer or oils will work, but it's important to apply moisturizer after a good scrubbing.

No comments:

Post a Comment