How to use a body scrub

The word "scrub" in translation from English means "rub, scrape." The very first type of peeling was an ordinary washcloth. Initially, these products included a neutral base, but gradually they turned into a full-fledged cosmetic product with a mass of useful and caring components.

Regular body exfoliation helps fight cellulite and prevent ingrown hairs, but fat deposits may not be removed immediately. The special texture contains hard abrasive particles that help unclog pores and remove dark spots. They can be either natural: crushed apricot kernels, coffee, salt, plant seeds, cellulose, pumice, or synthetic.Usually, coarse-grained scrubs are used for the legs and body, and products with small particles are used for the face.

Gels, emulsions and creamy formulations are used as the basis, and caring components are also added:

• honey, coffee and various algae, they tone the skin, help maintain its elasticity and strengthen and contain many minerals and vitamins;
• healing clay, which cleans pores well, absorbs and adsorbs impurities and removes toxins;
• essential oils that soften, nourish and moisturize the skin, in addition, they stimulate the production of the skin's own collagen, which is necessary in the fight against aging;
• extracts of medicinal herbs such as calendula, chamomile, green tea, string, aloe, which have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

These funds must be selected according to the components in the composition, and also be sure to take into account the condition of the skin:

• Oily skin requires thorough cleansing with coarse-grained hard granules, so salt or coffee scrubs are suitable for her, which tone the skin well and clay in the composition, which, in addition to good cleansing, also tightens pores.
• For skin prone to irritation and allergic reactions, recommended herbal remedies such as calendula and chamomile, which relieve skin irritation and soothe it.
• normal skin - the most unpretentious in care, almost any moisturizing and toning scrubs are suitable for her, after which the body looks good, for example, sugar or salt scrubs with honey.
• Dry and thin skin with closely spaced dilated vessels many types of scrubs are contraindicated; for such skin, only homemade, very soft scrub masks made from natural gentle ingredients are recommended.

The effect of use will be higher if cleansing procedures are applied correctly. It is better to do this before going to bed: in the evening, the process of cell division slows down, the skin relaxes without being stressed. In addition, it is necessary to do this after a hot shower, bath or bath procedures, when the skin is most steamed out and the pores are enlarged. Then the keratinized particles are more easily exfoliated.

After the cleansing procedure, the peeling is applied to the moistened body with unhurried circular movements for about 10 minutes along the massage lines, especially intensively in the areas of cellulite deposition. Cleansing of the legs and hands should be done carefully, without touching the cuticles.

In order to take care of your body and get perfect satin skin, it is not necessary to purchase expensive products. Body care products are easy to make with your own hands, especially if you have a blender. It is important to prepare the mixture immediately before use and to maintain hygiene.

One of the most popular products in body care products is coffee, which, in addition to its tonic effect, perfectly fights orange peel in problem areas.The only condition is that coffee must be natural, medium and finely ground, and in no case should it be soluble. Coffee grounds left after brewing coffee, which will be an abrasive, are mixed with cream, sour cream or honey or fruit purees. For sensitive skin, it is recommended to add olive oil to the mixture.

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Salt peels cleanse the body well and contain many minerals that have a tonic effect on the skin. Coarsely ground sea or table salt is suitable for home cooking, which is best used for thorough cleansing of pores, and for soft cleansing, use fine grinding. Salt is recommended to be mixed with sour cream, vegetable or essential oil. If you add more turmeric and milk powder to the mixture and leave it on the body until dry after rubbing, you will get a good exfoliating effect plus a caring mask for nutrition and tone.

This oriental spice is used in the fight against cellulite and to improve blood circulation. The easiest recipe is cinnamon with honey. Cinnamon is also added to various fruit purees, clay and even raw rice along with vegetable oil.And if you add cinnamon to a mixture of warm milk, oatmeal and oil, massage and leave on the body, you will get not just a caring scrub for sensitive skin, but also a softening mask.

To make the body smooth and velvety, we use all precautions so as not to cause harm. First, before using a new product, it is advisable to first test it for an allergic skin reaction. Deep peeling is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as a dry method of application; scrubs cannot be used daily.

Scrubs cleanse the body well, giving it elasticity, smoothness and a healthy glow only if applied correctly. It is usually advised to use for normal skin once a week. This will cleanse the body of old cells and will not injure the epidermis too much when removing the protective layer.

For oily skin, these products should be used no more than twice a week, but not every day. For dry skin type, one procedure is enough for two weeks. In winter, scrubbing should be done even less often, since in winter the skin becomes weathered. And for those who have problem skin, peeling products are used about twice a month.

See the next video for another DIY scrub recipe.