What is importance of scrubbing and exfoliation of face and body?
No matter how scrupulously and painstakingly you follow your basic regular skin care regime, but the exfoliation part forms the crux of any routine. However, the importance of cleansing, toning and moisturizing cannot be overlooked but the exfoliation part is definitely the important one. It is the only way by which one can bid good bye to the dead skin cells and grime from one face and body, the skin surface breathes properly after exfoliation, with good oxygen flow and makes it radiating beautiful, fresh and supple.
Experts say that, one should exfoliate the face and body at least once in a week. While making use of a scrub for face, squeeze a small pea sized amount and rub well on the skin that it wet, in a gentle circular motion. The entire process and scrubbing has to be done in a gentle way so that the dead skin cells get removed without irritating the skin pores. It has been seen that most of us makes use of scrub on face and not on the body. The entire body, hands and legs are often neglected when it comes to scrubbing.
Even while getting a pedicure or manicure done, see that you include a scrub, so that the hands and feet’s are exfoliated well. The hands are the most important part which all of us make use of. In kitchen, in office, while sitting on a computer or even an artist, makes use of his/her hands. The excess use of hands makes the skin stressed out and in order to get a youthful skin use the scrub. It leaves the skin feel more silky.
Similarly while getting a body massage, go for one with scrub, the shoulders, back, elbows and knees had to be revived properly with a good scrubbing. One can make use of sponge, loofahs, and bath sponge or bath gloves for the buffing process which is essential in any scrubbing procedure.
There are different types of scrubs to suits different skin type. Different types of scrubs are made for face and body. It’s important to note that the scrub that has been made for the body may be abrasive in nature when used on face due to its rough texture. The face scrub is usually soft.
Even some of the manufacturers have started producing soaps, which has scrubs that do both exfoliating and cleansing. Some of the shower gels and face washes also contain gentle, mild scrub. Some scrub contains exotic ingredients like, volcanic rock, Moroccan clay, Dead Sea salt minerals, coconut, figs, apricot, grapefruit, walnut, neem etc.
If you want to get a massage in the salon, then do not shy to try more fascinating scrubs. Even by using a combination of ingredients in scrubs, will have greater benefits for skin. For example, people who want to go for an anti-cellulite treatment can go for coffee and pepper scrub. For complete detoxification the seaweed-cinnamon scrub is the best.
Remember after exfoliation; replenish the skin with generous amount of moisturizer, to make all the moisture loss good.
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