One or more scrubs are in the beauty arsenal of every girl. In one procedure, this remedy can make the skin smooth and shiny, get rid of enlarged pores and blackheads, and smooth out wrinkles. But you need to use a cosmetic product only taking into account the characteristics of the skin and in accordance with the instructions: not too often, but regularly, with light massage movements, on moistened skin. After the procedure, the skin needs to be additionally moisturized.
What is face and body scrub, mask, gel
Scrub is a cosmetic treatment for the face and body that contains solid particles. The product is intended for soft or deep cleansing of the skin from dead cells, giving freshness, improving blood circulation. Regular use of the scrub improves the color and texture of the skin, helps to make keratinized areas (elbows, knees, hips) soft.
What does a cosmetic product consist of? The scrub is hard particles and a soft base. The composition necessarily includes abrasive particles that mechanically remove existing contaminants. itmay be natural components or synthetic. Most often, these are crushed apricot pits, plant seeds, sea s alt, synthetic balls or coffee. The softest scrubs are for the lips and skin of the face, while the compositions for the body contain larger particles. As a basis, gel, cream, oils (attention: this is only permissible for very dry skin), kefir or sour cream (for home remedies) are used.
Some scrubs can be used not only for their intended purpose. So, a mild remedy for normal skin from the domestic brand "Chistaya Liniya" with raspberry and lingonberry extract seems too soft even for those with sensitive skin, so many people use it as an excellent exfoliating lip product. There are scrubs-gels, masks, foams. Gels and foams are best used for washing, but they can dry the skin. Particulate masks work well on oily skin.
How cosmetics work
Scrub is a tool that removes dead skin particles mechanically, that is, through direct exposure to solid particles. The cosmetic product allows you to achieve an instant "wow effect" and gives good results with regular use. The condition of the skin improves if the scrub is used correctly and not very often. In addition, you need to choose the right product. Some scrubs are designed for sensitive skin and won't work on oily skin. And products for oily skin will make dry skin more sensitive and can cause flaking.
How to use the scrub correctly: rules
Scrub is not a daily skin care product. If the skin is normal, it is enough to use a cosmetic product once a week. For owners of oily skin, the scrub can be used twice a week. If the skin is dry, then you should use the product no more than two to three times a month. Body scrub can be used once or twice a week.
It is best to have a mechanical effect on the skin immediately after bathing or bathing. Steamed skin is easier to tolerate the aggressive action of solid particles and is better cleansed. It is advisable to carry out the procedures in the evening, because street dirt and dust can easily get into the pores open after using the scrub.
Before applying the product, you need to cleanse the skin of the face and moisturize with water at room temperature. Take a small amount of cosmetic product with your fingertips and apply to the face with gentle movements. Within two to three minutes, you need to massage the skin (preferably along the massage lines), avoiding sensitive places, which are the area around the eyes and lips. Then the scrub soap or gel is washed off with warm water. After the procedure, it is advisable to apply a night moisturizing or nourishing cream.
You can massage the skin with your fingers or a special glove. Be sure to moisturize your face and hands before the procedure, because otherwise you can severely injure the skin. Those who often get blackheads can be advised to use a special tonic after the scrub, which closes the pores. For any dermatologicaldiseases, the use of cosmetics should be discussed with your doctor or cosmetologist.
How to choose the right skin scrub
You can make a skin scrub at home or purchase a ready-made cosmetic product. In any case, you need to focus on the type of skin. Owners of sensitive skin prone to inflammation, it is better to pay attention to scrubs with artificial granules. They have a more regular shape, so they scratch less. The softer the skin, the less abrasive particles should be.
For oily skin, a clay-based product is the best option. Such a cosmetic product will help eliminate oily sheen, close enlarged pores and make the surface silky. You can safely choose scrubs with natural particles (for example, crushed plant seeds) and gel-based. Scrub masks will also give a good effect. Such products are applied to the skin, massaged, and then left for a few minutes so that the masks have time to work.
How to make a homemade scrub with natural ingredients
For problem areas, you can use homemade scrubs based on oatmeal and rice. For cooking, you will need two tablespoons of oatmeal, a tablespoon of ground rice grains and the same amount of vegetable oil. You can use this composition only for the body. In the fight against cellulite, a homemade scrub based on sour cream or cream helps. You need to add a few drops of orange essential oil and six tablespoons of fine sea s alt to a glass of dairy product.
Coffee body scrubs (for cellulite and more)
Homemade coffee scrubs for cellulite remain the most popular. You will need two tablespoons of coffee, the same amount of s alt, one tablespoon of castor oil or olive oil, two drops of citrus essential oil (grapefruit, lemon, orange). Everything needs to be mixed, wait a little before use so that the s alt crystals disperse a little. With this scrub, you can massage problem areas once or twice a week. If the skin dries quickly and flakes, then s alt can be replaced with sugar, additionally add cosmetic oil (base) or honey.
Scrubs for dry and sensitive skin
Scrub for facial skin that is prone to flaking and dryness, should be soft. A cosmetic product from the Chistaya Liniya brand with raspberry extract is suitable. Excellent reviews earned scrub cream with rice powder and Kenyan shea butter Planeta Organica. Fresh Line works very delicately with fruit acids and grape seed oil. This remedy is great for aging skin because it contains antioxidants. Having familiarized yourself with the compositions of the most popular products, you can make a scrub yourself: in grape seed oil, for example, add crushed rice grains or coffee.
Scrubs for oily skin
Oily skin needs more frequent cleansing. A good scrub will help get rid of shine, narrow pores, reduce inflammation and even out the relief. In shopsyou can find scrubs for oily skin with apricot kernels (Clean Line), blueberry extract and salicylic acid (Clean Skin Active from Garnier), bamboo microparticles (Hydra Vegetal from Yves Rocher), algae and glycolic acid extracts (Peel Me Perfectly by Givenchy). In choosing a product, you can rely on your own preferences (consistency, smell, abrasive particles), but still you should stop at a product marked "for oily skin".
Pros and cons of using scrubs
Many experts are very wary of scrubs, arguing that these cosmetics most often cause skin irritation, rashes and even premature aging. This is true, but it is enough to follow the rules for using the product and not be too zealous. Natural particles, if used every day, will injure the skin, lead to inflammation or drive an existing infection deeper. There is a risk of completely depriving the dermis of protection.
Scrubs also have many advantages. Mechanical removal of keratinized particles stimulates the production of hormones, and this process makes the skin more youthful and elastic. There are no equal body scrubs in the fight against cellulite. Regular exfoliation stimulates blood circulation, promotes the removal of excess fluid and ensures deep penetration of active ingredients into tissues. In addition, any scrub can include ingredients that "work on all fronts", that is, not only cleanse the skin, but also moisturize and nourish.
