How to use a body scrub ?

Often forgotten in beauty routines, the body scrub remains nevertheless an essential beauty step to take care of our skin.

Exposed to the sun, wind, pollution, we try to protect our skin while unfortunately forgetting the main thing: it is alive and regenerates. Because it peels and becomes particularly dry, it's essential to care for it by removing dead cells that will end up piling up.

A body scrub allows you to recover soft skin and helps the skin regenerate more easily. So when and how should you use a body scrub?

TdeM tells you everything and shares its valuable tips.

How to prepare the skin for a body scrub?

First of all, you should know that the body scrub is mainly performed on damp skin to avoid the risk of irritation caused by dry skin.

1. You should prepare your skin for the body scrub by first using a body cleansing gel making circular motions.
2. Prefer a thorough rinse with lukewarm water to allow the pores to open a little.

This skin preparation remains essential, as it helps increase the effectiveness of the grains contained in the scrub itself.

3. Once your skin is more supple and relaxed, you can apply a body scrub with shea butter and Aloe vera.

Your skin will be freed of its cellular debris while remaining soft and well hydrated.

How to apply a body scrub?

The body scrub is applied generously to all types of damp skin, starting from the lower body and moving up to the shoulders.

The scrub can be applied with the hands by placing a small amount in the palms or directly on an exfoliating mitt, which will intensify the effect. Use a caffeine body scrub which will stimulate blood circulation through circular movements. It is also very good for reducing the appearance of orange-peel skin.

Enjoy a moment of relaxation to perform your body scrub. It takes a good fifteen minutes to set, especially if you use a caffeine body scrub. Indeed, since caffeine has a beneficial action for reducing cellulite, it is better to let it sit for a little while.

The application of a mechanical scrub, that is, a scrub with grains, will be particularly suitable for combination, oily, mature skin or skin with calloused areas or clogged pores.

For the face, it is not recommended to use a coarse-grained scrub. Favor a gentler treatment with fine particles like exfoliating coffee body powder with crushed apricot kernels that will leave the skin very soft.

How to perform your body scrub?

1. Once you have applied your treatment or your exfoliating coffee body powder to your damp skin, make circular motions over your entire body.
2. Focus on sensitive areas such as the buttocks or thighs, which are often prone to cellulite. The caffeine in your résurgence body scrub is excellent for combating cellulite and reducing the orange-peel effect.
3. Let sit 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

If you have ingrown hairs or micro cuts, be sure to proceed gently so as not to cause irritation. Likewise, it's better to do your body scrub after waxing or shaving your legs

How to rinse a body scrub?

Rinsing the body scrub is a very important and meticulous step. Not only do you need to get rid of all the grains, but also all the dead skin particles.

Once you have rinsed your skin well with lukewarm water, don't hesitate to lower the water temperature. Applying cold water will help tighten the pores. And there you have it, your skin is now completely soft.

All that's left is to apply a nourishing milk for dry skin or body oil. to deeply nourish your skin.

If you have performed a facial scrub, you should take even more precautions. Indeed, the scrub that removes dead skin, which created a barrier layer, will leave the skin “bare,” which can make it more sensitive to aggressions. You should therefore follow these steps:

• Rinse with cool clear water to revitalize the skin
• Reinforce hydration with a facial oil to protect your face from external aggressions
• Drink plenty of water
• If you must be exposed to the sun, use a cream with a good sun protection factor.
• Avoid the sauna and steam room
• Follow the recommended frequency of use.

How often should you use your scrubs?

Whether due to availability and time or to avoid damaging the skin, the body scrub cannot be done daily.

Not necessarily speaking about time availability, it is not recommended to perform scrubs every day. Indeed, exfoliation, even when done with a scrub enriched with shea butter, proves to be aggressive for the skin.

But not all skins are the same, which is why the frequency of scrubbing should adapt to your skin type.

For dry skin, you will need to do it more often to get rid of “crocodile skin”. Generally, the right frequency for a body scrub is 2 to 3 times a week for oily-prone skin and 1 to 2 times for dry skin.

Don't forget to apply a good moisturizing cream or a nourishing body milk after your exfoliating treatments.

What is the best body scrub?

Products made with natural ingredients are the best body scrubs. However, each ingredient will provide its own benefits to the body.

A coconut exfoliating powder and castor oil will be particularly suitable for dry skin. These two key ingredients will provide significant hydration and nourishing action to the skin. In addition to removing dead cells and impurities, this exfoliating powder will also have anti-acne, redness, psoriasis, and dark spot effects.

A body scrub with shea butter and Aloe Vera will suit all skin types. The presence of shea butter and Aloe Vera will enhance the skin's hydration and softness. This body scrub will be perfect for combination and more sensitive skin.

As you now understand, the purpose of a body scrub is to eliminate dead cells that accumulate on the skin's surface. Not only do they suffocate the skin by forming a layer that prevents oxygenation, but they also clog pores. This can cause the appearance of blackheads and other comedones. Beyond this cleansing action, the body scrub will also help stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation.

But do you know other ways to stimulate your blood and lymphatic circulation? No? Then TdeM invites you to discover the benefits of dry brushing for the skin. Another way to gently stimulate blood circulation and reduce orange-peel skin and cellulite.