Scrub It Off

I love a good scrub and now that summer is almost here, we all want our skin looking extra-flawless. Scrubbing regularly is the best way to help you get there - it's best after a long winter and before a nice hot summer.

I know that although scrubs run out so quickly and aren’t necessarily the most economical products, they always smell terrific and do the job well.

What I have realized is that salt granules take longer to dissolve than salt granules, so if you like to scrub for a long time, then choose a scrub that’s mostly made up of salt.

Plastic granules are usually smaller in size and so can give you a finer scrub. If your skin turns red easily or is sensitive to any kind of scrubbing then this is the granule that you want.

The gel-based scrubs are best for every day. They have more of a body wash feel and are light on the scrubbing action which means that it’s safe to use them daily because they won’t irritate your skin.

I like the whipped, thick, oil or “butter” based scrubs the best. They are moisturizing and really seal in moisture as you shower.

When to use a scrub is really up to you. I know that a lot of people use them in the winter to slough off dry and flaky skin and that’s generally a good idea, because if your dead skin is exfoliated then any moisturizer you use can actually help your skin. This is why skin experts recommend that you exfoliate your face regularly too - it’s all the best to let active ingredients penetrate the skin and do their job.

I think that it’s also a good idea to exfoliate in the summer too - yes, it washes off some of any tan that you might get, but it also makes your skintone more even which is definitely a good thing. It also helps prep your skin for self-tanner if that’s the way that you’re going to go.

Whatever scrub you choose to use, don’t be stingy with it. I turn off the water while I’m scrubbing so that I don’t waste resources and the scrub doesn’t wash off too easily.

Got any scrubbing tips you want to share? Leave a comment.