The Top 7 Reasons To Use Body Scrubs In Your Daily Routine.

Body scrubs come in so many different types and flavours and forms these days that it’s hard to know if they all doing the same job and perhaps you’re curious as to what a body scrub is even good for in the first place.

Is it all just hype or will they actually deliver beneficial results.

Any of you that have tried a couple of brands would agree body scrubs vary greatly depending on the brand and ingredients used. Not all scrubs are made equally, but a good body scrub is essential for all humans looking to maintain a healthy glowing skin and complexion.

So let’s get to it and find out what is number one on my list of the top 7 reasons you should start using a body scrub today.

Number 1 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Exfoliation. Every beautician or dermatologist worth their salt will attest to the benefits of exfoliation. Dead skin cells buildup on human skins and can only do removed by mechanically exfoliating the skin.

If you’re a body wash type of person and already using some sort of loofah then you may be getting the exfoliation that you need to remove this dead cells build up however if you’re just using liquid soap on your hand or a smooth soap bar, this will almost definitely not be enough to adequately prepare your skin for the after shower moisturizing routine.

In this case, it means  we are wasting money on our moisturisers and lotions, because all we really doing is moisturising dead skin cells that are due to fall off throughout the day. So start your skin care routine out right with a nice exfoliation – loofahs good but a nice fine-to-coarse grade sugar scrub or salt scrub will get the job done even better.

Number 2 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Ingrown Hairs. We’ve all been there at one time or another, and for those of us who frequently get hair follicles that will not behave or battle with razor bumps or burns, an emulsified body scrub may the ultimate saviour. They can come anywhere at anytime, however ingrown hairs are easier to get after a shave, so this is the best time to apply a small amount of your favourite scrub.

Both men and women can benefit from this, and if it’s a natural body scrub, like the ones we create at BondiBodi, they can be used in the most sensitive of areas. You can control the coarseness, which is the next benefit I would like to illustrate.

Number 3 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Manage Abrasiveness. Unlike a loafers or a pumice stones, which only have one way to increase or decrease the abrasiveness (by applying more pressure), emulsified body scrubs have a few tricks to get that perfect scrub in. Seriously I have even used the BondiBodi Lime Body Scrub on a baby scalp to clear up his Cradle Cap which showed noticeable improvement after the first use, and completely cleared by the 3rd bath.

There are a few ways to correct the scrub for the perfect coarseness for your skin situation. Pressure and speed, simply applying more sparingly or my favourite, using warm water. Adding more warm water while scrub is in your hand, before application to area, will reduce the abrasiveness as it dissolves the exfoliant a little, reducing the sugar or salt particle. For a coarser scrub, rub on dry, and the particles will remain strong.

Number 4 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Moisturized Skin. Now this one will only apply to body scrubs that contain a wet component, like an emulsified sugar or salt scrub. The dry ones you get from the dollar stores, will have no moisturising properties, as they contain no essential oils, emollients or humectants. The best part about doing your moisturising in the shower, is that there is no greasy lotions to sweat off on those hot Aussie summer days. So you can still look lush and feel terrific no matter the weather.

Number 5 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Detox. A good bodi scrub, especially those with cafine like Coffee Body Scrubs, may have a detoxifying effect on the body. This may be achieved  via stimulating circulation through vasodilation of blood capillaries. As well the act of scrubbing is very good for you as is stimulates the lymphatic system, increases circulation throughout the treated area.

Number 6 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Sugar works. If your body scrub is a sucrose based formula you can benefit from the sugar as it is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into the skin. Sugar is also a natural source of glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that penetrates the skin and breaks down the “glue” that bonds skin cells, encouraging cell turnover and generating fresher, younger-looking skin. Glycolic acid is typically used to treat sun-damaged and aging skin.  (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sugar-skincare_b_2133060)

Number 7 Benefit Of A Body Scrub

Tanning lotions go furter – using a body scrub will improve your self tanning if you use a lotion like Bondi Sands.  If you don’t do this to remove any dead skin cells then you run the risk of ending up with a blotchy look as the self tanner will darken areas where more dead skin cells accumulate (such as the elbows and knees)