Show number. A body scrub is a skincare treatment that involves exfoliating the skin using a granular substance, usually a combination of sugar, salt, or other natural exfoliants, mixed with oils or lotions. During a body scrub session, the scrub is gently massaged onto the skin to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal smoother, softer skin underneath.
Body scrubs can help exfoliate, hydrate and detoxify your skin, improve your circulation, help your skin absorb moisturizers and other skincare products, and relieve stress. There are many kinds of body scrub, including salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, coffee scrubs, exfoliating scrubs with ingredients like fruit extracts or ground nuts, and more.
When choosing a body scrub, keep your skin type in mind. For sensitive skin, consider gentle scrubs with finer particles.
If you have dry skin, look for hydrating scrubs with moisturizing ingredients. Oily or acne-prone skin can benefit from exfoliating scrubs with ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil. That depends on your skin type and personal preference. Generally, getting a body scrub once or twice a week is recommended for most skin types.
But if you have sensitive or easily irritated skin, it may be best to limit it to once a week. After a body scrub, moisturize your skin with a hydrating lotion or body oil to maintain its softness and nourishment.
