Body scrubs are products used to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and leaving the skin feeling smooth and refreshed. They can be made from a variety of ingredients, including coffee, salt, sugar, and natural exfoliants like oatmeal. While body scrubs can have many benefits, it is important to be mindful of the ingredients used in them. Harsh ingredients like microplastics, parabens, synthetic fragrances, SLS, SLES, and PEGs can have adverse effects on the skin and the environment
. On the other hand, natural ingredients like sugar, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and soybean oil can exfoliate and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft and supple
. When choosing a body scrub, it is important to assess the brand's integrity and adherence to industry best practices
