Body scrubs to get us ready for summer
For smoother and brighter skin
G-Club
May 21st, 2024
May 21st, 2024
The scrub is a beauty treatment with ancient origins. For Middle Eastern peoples, it represented a moment of purification practiced during the hammam ritual, and for the ancient Greeks, rubbing grape seeds on the body was a beauty secret. Centuries later, exfoliation remains a fundamental beneficial step in our body care routine. By freeing the pores from impurities and eliminating dead skin cells from the epidermis, it promotes the skin's cell renewal and restores its natural brightness. A few minutes of massage are enough to stimulate and increase blood circulation, allowing the skin texture to minimize irregularities and imperfections and regain uniformity, and radiance.
Which type of exfoliation to choose between scrub, peeling, or gommage
The choice of exfoliant depends on the type of skin, but it is always better to check that it contains only non-abrasive ingredients to avoid redness or micro-injuries. The scrub is a mechanical treatment based on micro granules that, through friction with the skin, remove dead cells, free the pores, and promote oxygenation. It is particularly indicated for thickened skin, while it is very aggressive for more sensitive and acne-prone skin. More suitable is the gommage, a gentler scrub that combines granular products with moisturizing agents, such as oils or creams. Chemical exfoliation or peeling works deeply through the action of acids like glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, and others, which is effective against acne and hyperpigmentation, as well as providing more lasting results over time.
What if we wanted to make it at home? Ideas for DIY scrubs
When it comes to mechanical body scrubs, there’s also the option to make them at home. Here are a few ideas: you can mix coffee grounds with coconut oil for a hydrating effect. A classic choice is a mixture of honey and brown sugar. A very gentle option is one made with oats and yogurt. To personalize them, you can add essential oils. Be mindful of allergies: it's always best to test them on a small patch of skin to avoid any adverse reactions.
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How to incorporate the scrub into the body routine
We can take advantage of the time in the shower and, before using the shower gel, proceed with exfoliation. Once we have chosen the option that suits us, we massage the damp skin with small circular movements, without rubbing too hard, from the bottom upwards and from the extremities of the body towards the heart. We can be more energetic on the heel, knee, elbow, and shoulder areas, while a gentle touch is required for the inner thigh, décolleté, and breast. To facilitate the exfoliation process, we can use a glove or an exfoliating brush. A useful tip is to mix or shake the product so that the granules mix better with the liquid. The scrub should not be performed more than twice a week to avoid inflammation. Finally, rinse gently with water to remove the product and proceed with cleansing. The skin is now ready to receive other products. Remember to apply a generous amount of moisturizer.
Beauty secrets about scrubbing
Despite being a common practice, there are many myths and secrets we ignore about scrubbing. Here are a few:
- Between one hair removal session and another, it prevents the formation of annoying and unsightly ingrown hairs;
- It promotes the absorption of skincare products such as creams, masks, and serums;
- Contrary to popular belief, it makes the complexion and tan more even;
- In the summer it's better to do the scrub in the evening to avoid sunburn;
- Body scrub should not be used on the face; a specific product should be used instead. In any case, never apply it to the bikini area or underarms, as these are delicate areas that could become irritated.
L'Or Rose Tonifying Scrub - MELVITA
18€
Rose Body Polish - PIXI
31€
Relax Body Scrub - LELANG
38€
Milky Gentle Body Scrub - ALMA K
21,99€
Shower Scrub -TOILET PAPER BEAUTY
24€
Rêve de miel Nourishing Body Exfoliant - NUXE
21,99€
The Ritual of Ayurveda, salt body scrub - THE RITUALS
16,90€
Which scrubs to buy
A good idea could be the stimulating body scrub from Alma K which, thanks to Dead Sea salt granules, gently removes impurities leaving the skin soft, while sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil regenerate and hydrate the skin. Super deluxe is also the new Relax Body Scrub from the Essentia Spa line by LeLang Skincare, which utilizes the principles of neurocosmetics to benefit both the body and mind. It exfoliates the skin and invigorates it deeply, stimulating cell renewal and the production of new collagen. The toning scrub L'Or Rose by Melvita contains within its gel texture a concentrate of pink berries and black pepper, ideal for firming, refining, and smoothing the skin texture. Pixie, on the other hand, offers Rose Body Polish, a fragrant nourishing scrub based on sugar and rose petals that exfoliates, illuminates, and smooths.