Body Scrubbing

Exfoliating has always been an important step in all skin-care treatments - be it a simple facial or a complete spa experience. Exfoliating helps to rejuvenate the skin by exposing the smoother and supple layer of skin after removal of the dead skin layer. While there exists a range if facial scrubs which are suited to exfoliate the facial skin, there is a wide variety of body scrubs for exfoliating the dead skin of the body.




What Exactly is a Body Scrub?



A body scrub is a suspension of coarse granules (apricot, walnut, oatmeal, sea salt) in a semi-liquid medium or gel (often resembling the consistency of body butter or a moisturizing lotion).



What are the benefits of a Body Scrub?



A body scrub will actually help to remove all the dead skin off your body and expose a supple layer of younger skin, making you feel fresh and rejuvenated. A body scrub is the best way to remove a skin tan. If your skin had become rough and has darkened due to pollution or exposure to dust, you can use a body scrub to remove the rough skin layer leaving you with a soft and supple skin.



What are the Applications of a Body Scrub?



A body scrub is generally used in a complete spa treatment, which involves the use of an exfoliating body scrub and is followed by a hydrating body wrap to nourish the skin and keep it fresh and supple. In case you are not going for the beauty treatment at a spa, you can use a body scrub while having your bath and exfoliate your skin.



How Often Can I Use a Body Scrub?



Do not use the body scrub too often because frequent scrubbing can damage the young skin layer once the dead skin is off the body surface. You can use a body scrub once in a week or two. Also remember to use a very gentle body scrub in case you have a dry skin. Also be very careful during winters when too much of scrubbing can damage the already dry skin.



What are the Options Available While Choosing a Body Scrub?



The established brands have their standardized versions of body scrubs ranging from sea salt, cranberry, strawberry, oat and sugar scrubs to the more premium almond, walnut, apricot chocolate and coffee scrubs. You can either buy a body scrub or make one for yourself at home. Easy Home-made Body Scrubs Here are some easy ideas to create refreshing and nourishing body scrubs at home. Most of these scrubs contain ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen, be it honey, yogurt or sea salt. Try out any of these five innovative body scrubs for soft glowing skin.



1. Basic Sea Salt Scrub: Combine one cup of basic sea salt to half a cup of almond oil. Make sure that the sea salt is finely ground, since coarse grains can cause harm to the skin. Gently rub the body scrub over the hands and the legs and massage gently in circular motion to exfoliate the dead skin. Take a dip in the tub for a while and rinse with a hydrating shower gel.



2. Walnut and Honey Scrub: Ground a cup of walnuts and add to it three tablespoon of honey and three tablespoon of fresh milk. Gently scrub over the body to exfoliate the dead skin with walnuts and nourish the skin with the goodness of milk and honey. This body scrub is works great in winters as well since it cleanses and moisturizes the body without being too harsh on the skin.



3. Exotic Coffee Scrub: Take 1 cup of finely ground coffee and add half a cup of fresh yogurt to it. Gently rub the paste onto your body and massage in circular motion. This body scrub will not require a moisturizing treatment afterwards since the yogurt makes the skin soft and supple. After the exfoliation have a warm water shower or a dip in the tub to discover the goodness of this body scrub.



4. Refreshing Mint Scrub: Take a cup of fresh mint leaves and a cup of yogurt and blend it using a mixer or a blender. Add ½ cup of finely ground chickpeas and form a uniform paste. Gently scrub the mixture over your body and rinse off with a hot water bath. The chickpea flour helps exfoliate your skin, the yogurt nourishes it and the mint refreshes it. This is a truly refreshing and vitalizing body scrub.



5. Sweet Chocolate Scrub: Mix one cup of cocoa butter and ½ cup fine sugar to form a chocolate scrub. Gently scrub it over the hands, legs and the entire body to exfoliate with the sugar. The sugar exfoliates the skin as the cocoa butter nourishes it and makes you feel good with the aroma of cocoa. This is a perfectly pampering body scrub that you can try over the weekend!