Body Scrubs - The time is now

Hello all you gorgeous beings!

Every year, about this time I talk to you guys about the importance of a good body scrub. And for those who do not exfoliate &/or do a body scrub REGULARY (this really should be in every one’s weekly beauty routine!) now is the time to do one. Spring is full swing & summer is just around the corner. And its time to shed those dead skin cells!

Besides the fact that doing a good body scrub, shows self care, self-love, and self-preservation, our skin needs help to remove the dead skin cells & open up clogged skin pores - making your skin more vibrant, youthful & allowing for a easy absorption of a skin moisturizer into the healthy skin.

I asked my favourite master esthetician, Erika Cooper-Deaton, to go over some important points & to break it down to a few simple how, why & who’s.

THE HOW -- Body scrubs are designed to address the skin renewal process and allow for better product absorption for things like tanning agents and moisturizers. Body scrubs are also helpful in detoxification and removal of oil to help for cleaner and clearer skin.

The WHO --Take a look at the breakdown below to see which one works for you.

After this, comes the question: what kind of scrub do I use, because we all know, that there is not a shortage of body scrubs on the market. To help you along the way, here is a list of the most common once and for whom they are best suited.

SALT, SUGAR, and OTHER SCRUBS

Salt Scrubs – (great for acne & oily skin) depending on the salts used –salt scrubs are designed for removal & detoxification. They tend to be a bit harsher and are not ideal for sensitive skin. A large and coarse salt is mixed with moisturizing oils to helps slough and detoxify the skin, creating a smoother and fresher surface. They are excellent to use before the shower and for general upkeep. Salt Scrubs are especially nice in the winter as they can help to take off blahs and the most amount of build-up.

There are many types of salts used in a body scrub and each have a specific purpose. You want to go for high mineral content salts and make sure the oils and ingredients you combine with it are aimed at healing and moisture.

Sugar Scrubs – (great for sensitive skin) Unlike salt scrubs, sugar ones use a smaller granular to help turn the skin from dull to vibrant. Sugar scrubs are ideal for the summer because of the high amount of moisture they provide from the sugar & they deliver a perfect afterglow that is excellent for the summer beach days! They are easier to remove because many times your skin will simply absorb the scrub.

Coffee Scrubs – (great for cellulite) Coffee grounds are an excellent manual body scrub. The lack of oil means the tan will retain longer and the coffee grounds on their own help to energize the skin. Coffee grounds also help to temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite by stimulating the fat cells and causing them to dilate.

Oatmeal Scrubs – (great for oily skin) Oily skin is often prone to pimples as the dead cells tend to stick on the skin & block the skin pores. Oatmeal is a great natural element that soaks up excess oil without clogging the pores and at the same time helps balance the oil excretion.

Now that we've broken down for you the how , the why & the who's , you frankly don't have a good excuse NOT to go exfoliate your body. So go do some self-love & self care...your body deserves it.