Facial scrub selection

As you know, to maintain the skin in a healthy and beautiful form, it must be cleaned periodically. Of course, any knowledgeable girl knows about this - she washes off her makeup with milk or micellar water, and then she washes herself with a special gel and foam. But, as a rule, these manipulations are not enough - even if we are talking about very high-quality cleansers. From time to time, our skin needs a deeper cleansing. For this, various scrubs are used. Scrub (Scrub) is translated from English as “rub”, “clean”.

In addition to the face, there are also scrubs for the lips, body, legs, hands - and all of them are aimed at exfoliating dead cells and increasing blood flow. They allow the skin to breathe, which is useful.

Scrubs are selected individually for each skin type - almost every brand also has a men's scrub. Men's products differ from women's products in that they tend to be slightly harsher or associated with the shaving procedure.

In order to make it easier to choose scrubs, they, like any cosmetic products, are divided according to their purpose into several types:

1. from black dots. It is aimed specifically at cleaning pores and closing them.It is applied to pre-steamed skin or directly in the bath to problem areas - nose, forehead, chin, sometimes cheeks, the area around the eyebrows.
2. Cleaning. If the scrub formula is light and the particles are small, then it can be suitable as a refreshing daily option for problem skin.
3. Exfoliating. Narrows pores and removes dead cells of the epidermis, inhibits the formation of sebum on the surface. Smoothes the skin, has a rejuvenating effect.
4. From acne. Eliminates acne and blackheads by drying them, also cleans the pores, thereby preventing the formation of new acne.
5. Bleaching. Its main goal is to whiten post-acne spots or age spots.
6. Gommage. The most gentle way of cleansing, which also phenomenally moisturizes and nourishes it. If you use it regularly, you can notice the disappearance of fine wrinkles and a polishing effect.
7. Acid. It acts on the skin as a symbiosis of a cleansing, whitening and acne scrub due to the presence of AHA and BHA acids in the composition. You should use such a scrub no more than twice a week, and then use sunscreen - acids are not compatible with the sun, this is very important.
8. Softening. It works by removing the keratinized layer of the skin, very similar in action to the exfoliating, but less rough, so it is also suitable for sensitive and dry skin.

And in terms of consistency:

1. Gel. They are similar in consistency to a regular washing gel, but scrubbing particles of different sizes come as a bonus. They are universal, but most often used by ladies with normal, problem-free skin.
2. Rolls. It differs from ordinary scrubs or peels in that it does not contain any abrasive particles. That is, granules or seeds are not found here.Rolling agents act due to the cellulose in the composition. The roll is applied to the dry skin of the face with massage movements, the cellulose rolls off, forming small lumps, and takes with it all the filth that is on your skin. A very interesting option for sensitive facial skin, and if the roll contains acids or essential oils, then for oily skin.
3. Clay. Suitable for oily or combination skin, as it is clay that actively fights oiliness and pore pollution. Since such skin requires more thorough care anyway, such scrubs are used three to four times a week.
4. Cream with bones. Suitable for all skin types, but best for dry skin. Cleansing occurs due to fruit or berry seeds (raspberry, apricot, grapes, sea salt, chopped nuts, ground coffee are also used), and the creamy texture softens their effect on the skin, thus creating the perfect balance. A great alternative to glossy scrubs when it comes to oily skin.

Creams, masks, oils, peels, scrubs - all this is impossible to choose correctly without knowing your skin type.

For normal skin, products based on coffee beans and berry or fruit seeds are suitable.

For oily and combination skin, matting products that regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands are suitable. They should be clay or cream-based with stones. It will be just fine if the scrub is acidic - with BHA or AHA acids. It is they who are best able to penetrate into the ducts of the sebaceous glands and cleanse them, remove pollution. Lemon is also a great ingredient. The scrub can be left on for a couple of minutes as a mask.

For dry and sensitive skin, a hypoallergenic scrub is suitable, gently polishing peeling. You need to scrub this type much less often and more carefully. The ideal ingredients here are honey and berry pits as abrasive particles in a creamy base. Pay attention to gommage.

Before using any cosmetic, read the recommendations for use and contraindications - after all, it's about your beauty. Like any cosmetics, scrub carries both harm and benefit. Its useful features include, of course, deep cleansing of the skin.

If you have normal, oily or combination skin, then you can use the scrub once or twice a week. But if you have blackheads or open inflammations, treat them first, and only then use cleaning. An alternative option could be clay masks - white, black, green, you need to keep them for 15-20 minutes.

Use the scrub at night to avoid clogging the pores with dust and dirt from the street, as well as to soothe possible redness.

Apply the scrub, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. If you do not have dry and sensitive skin, pay special attention to the T-zone - nose, forehead, chin. Massage there more thoroughly, but in general - no more than 2 minutes.

Do not leave the scrub on your face for more than 10 minutes. Wash off with cool water. After use, always apply a pore-closing product and a moisturizer on top. This will prolong the cleanliness of the face without overdrying.

You should carefully use scrubs and any facial cleansers if:

1. You have acne. Exfoliation can further aggravate the situation with open inflammation or skin diseases. Opt for soft rolls or peels, and scrub infrequently - a maximum of once or twice a week, and then lightly.
2. If you feel a burning sensation or a feeling of tightness, immediately wash off the product and apply a moisturizer or carrier oil to the skin.
3. If you have thin and sensitive skin. Same as in the first paragraph.
4. Couperose. This will only make the problem worse. Consult a beautician, there you will definitely find the best way to cleanse.

Before using a new scrub, test it on the crook of your elbow or wrist. Apply according to manufacturer's recommendation. If everything is in order with the skin in this place in a day, feel free to apply a scrub on your face. By the way, very often manufacturers write on the back of the label how often this procedure can be done. If you have chosen a remedy for your skin type, listen to the recommendations.

No matter how confident you are when choosing a particular product, always ask the opinion of ordinary buyers - they are often much more honest than manufacturers. They are written literally on all cosmetic products, even Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese or Indian. It was on the basis of them that this so-called rating of the most popular facial scrubs was compiled.

Garnier "Basic care" refreshing for normal to combination skin

This remedy from Garnier has quite good reviews, the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.Customers note effective and gentle cleansing, and also talk about the freshness and softness that the skin acquires after using it. The base of the scrub is creamy, and the main active ingredient is grape extract.

Cost: about 200 rubles.

L'oreal Pure Zone "Absolute Purity 7in1" against blackheads

Suitable for oily and combination skin, and can also be applied pointwise to areas with blackheads. It is noted that the scrub copes well with the remnants of cosmetics and sebum, it is delicate and does not dry the skin.

Creamy texture, scrub particles of medium to large size.

Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Cost: about 350 rubles.

NIVEA Daily Cleansing Gel Scrub with Microbeads for Problematic Skin

It has a gel-like consistency with small scrubbing particles of two types - blue cleans the pores, and white evens out the complexion. The girls note that the scrub will not get rid of deep black dots, but it will pull out foreign dirt from the pores - dust, remnants of cosmetics. It has a good matting effect.

Rating: 3.9 out of 5.

Cost: about 250 rubles.

Facial peeling Dior Delicate with pure lily extract as an alternative to a rough scrub for dry and sensitive skin

The tool is suitable for both owners of normal and dry skin. Does not injure, abrasive particles - many small pieces of silicon, creamy texture. Due to the lily extract, peeling improves the complexion, enhances the flow of oxygen, gently polishes peeling and redness.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Cost: about 500-600 rubles.

It is not necessary to spend big money on a bunch of jars of funds - after all, you can make some of them yourself.Of course, we are not talking about professional acid or exfoliating scrubs, but about ordinary cleansing or whitening ones. Making an effective scrub at home is easy, but that doesn't mean you should give up your favorite store-bought products.

Ingredients: food salt, soda, water.

It is aimed at cleansing, lightening black dots, exfoliation.

Suitable for all skin types except dry and sensitive.

Cooking: take a tablespoon of salt and soda, mix thoroughly and add a couple of drops of water. A porridge-like mass is applied to problem areas - nose, forehead, chin. It is necessary to massage for two to three minutes, and then rinse with cold water. Apply a moisturizer on top, as baking soda tends to dry out the skin. Use once or twice a week, no more.

Ingredients: lemon, olive oil, sea salt or granulated sugar.

It is aimed at lightening black dots, whitening.

Suitable for oily, combination and problem skin.

Cooking: Squeeze half a lemon on salt or sugar, add one or two teaspoons of oil, mix. Apply with gentle circular motions to the steamed skin of the face. After rinsing, use a cream.

Ingredients: 2-3 activated charcoal tablets, lemon juice, white/green clay.

It is aimed at cleansing, whitening, toning, cleansing black dots.

Suitable for oily and combination, normal.

Cooking: Grind the charcoal tablets into powder. Dilute with water or herbal infusion, add powder, mix. Gently massaging for two to three minutes, apply to the skin, paying special attention to the T-zone. Leave on the face for another 10-15 minutes as a mask.

Ingredients: linseed oil, 12 g of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), lemon juice.

Designed for cleansing, whitening, toning and smoothing.

Suitable for oily and combination, normal, aging and mature.

Cooking: add a teaspoon of lemon juice to crushed aspirin, then five to seven drops of oil. Keep the scrub on your face for three to four minutes, rinse with herbal infusion or cool water. An excellent alternative to salicylic acid peeling.

Ingredients: essential oil (rosemary, lemon, ylang-ylang, grapefruit), oatmeal, sugar.

Aimed at accelerating, improving complexion, regulating sebum and toning.

Suitable for normal, oily, combination and mature.

Cooking: mix sugar with crushed oat flakes, add one or two drops of oil. Apply in a circular motion on the steamed skin of the face, leave for five to seven minutes.

Ingredients: sour cream, egg yolk, honey, sugar.

Designed for toning and tightening.

Suitable for dry, normal and tired.

Cooking: Mix the yolk with honey melted in a water bath. Add one to one and a half teaspoons of sugar, if desired - a little sour cream, mix and apply on the face with massaging movements for about five minutes. A milder version of a sugar scrub.

Ingredients: egg yolk, eggshell.

It is aimed at toning, tightening, eliminating wrinkles, redness and age spots.

Suitable for dry, normal and tired.

Cooking: Grind the eggshell in a coffee grinder and mix with the yolk.The resulting mass is applied to the skin of the face, we carry out a gentle massage, it washes off after two or three minutes. Egg shells can be replaced with ground coffee or nuts - walnuts, almonds, cashews.

Ingredients: semolina, sugar, honey or sour cream.

Designed for toning and tightening.

Suitable for dry, normal, mature and tired.

Cooking: mix a tablespoon of sugar with the same amount of semolina, add one or two tablespoons of honey or sour cream, mix. Leave on the skin for five minutes, massaging slowly.

Ingredients: honey, cinnamon, coconut oil.

It is aimed at toning and tightening, eliminating acne.

Suitable for problematic and oily.

Cooking: Mix 7 grams of ground cinnamon with 3 tablespoons of melted honey and a few drops of oil. Smear on the skin before going to bed, massage for five to seven minutes, do not rinse until the morning. Use every other day or two for two weeks.

Ingredients: sugar, soap base (not soap), base oil, essential oil, better than grapeseed

It is aimed at nutrition, cleansing, improving the relief, pulling up.

Suitable for problematic and oily.

Cooking: For three parts of sugar, take one part of butter and base. Melt the soap base and add butter to it, stirring constantly, add sugar and pour into prepared molds. After use, remove from them and massage on damp skin, rinse off the particles from the face with warm water. It is recommended to use antibacterial wipes before and after using the Cube Scrub.

Ingredients: kefir, yogurt or sour cream, rice or wheat flour, rice.

Aimed at whitening, tone improvement, tightening.

Suitable for problematic, combination and oily.

Cooking: Sour milk is mixed with two tablespoons of flour to the consistency of pancake dough. Finely ground rice is added. It is applied to the face with fingertips, massaging thoroughly, and stays on the skin for another ten to fifteen minutes. Washes off with cool water.

Ingredients: apple, banana, honey, kiwi and papaya optional, oatmeal.

It is aimed at cleansing pores, nutrition, toning.

Suitable for normal, combination and oily skin.

Cooking: Grate a quarter of a peeled clean apple on a grater, mix with fresh banana puree (you can mash with a fork). Add a teaspoon of liquid honey and the same amount of flakes. Mix and apply on the face, massaging, leave for five to ten minutes.

Ingredients: kelp, water, ground coffee and olive oil for dry skin.

It is aimed at whitening, fighting acne, rashes and age spots, with dull skin.

Suitable for dry, normal, combination and oily skin.

Cooking: Grind the kelp. Fill the seaweed with water. They should swell. Now add ground coffee in a ratio of 1:1. Mix thoroughly and apply to clean skin. Use no more than once a week and in the absence of diseases associated with iodine deficiency.

You can learn recipes for face scrubs at home from the following video.