Body scrubs are physical exfoliants that are usually either salt or sugar-based, used to remove dead skin cells from your skin. A good body scrub will use non-toxic ingredients that are kind to your skin and will use natural exfoliants such as salt or sugar. Here are some positive and negative aspects of body scrubs:
Positive:
- Gives you soft and supple skin
- Promotes cleaner and softer skin
- Smoothes rough, dry skin
- Draws out impurities in the skin
- Removes excess dead skin cells from the skin
- Promotes good circulation and skin cell turnover
Negative:
- Scrubs with harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances can strip your skin of its natural oils and leave it feeling dry and irritated
- Salt-based body scrubs are harsher on skin and great for attacking rough areas like feet and elbows
Ingredients or materials:
- Natural sugar is a gentle and effective exfoliator that wont damage or irritate your skin, making it a great choice for sensitive skin types.
- Brown sugar and coconut oil make a moisturizing, gentle sugar scrub that can be used anywhere on your body.
- Salt is a natural exfoliant that is harsher on skin and great for attacking rough areas like feet and elbows.
- A good body scrub will use non-toxic ingredients that are kind to your skin and will use natural exfoliants such as salt or sugar.
