How to choose the perfect scrub, according to your skin type and sensory experience.
Body exfoliating is an important treatment for the skin as it helps to remove dead skin cells, improving skin regeneration and hydration.
Taking the time out to exfoliate your body should be a moment of relax and mental regeneration, so it’s important to choose the correct product.
Before exfoliating note how important it is to exfoliate in the summer and the winter.
- in the winter because the skin is often exposed to a harsh cold and polluted enviroments.
- in the summer it is essential to exfoliate the skin as it prepares the epidermis for sun rays.
Back to us: how can we choose the right scrub?
However firstly choose between a base of sugar cane or sea salt.
SCRUB WITH A BASE OF SUGAR CANE
Sugar cane scrubs are perfect for a delicate skin as the granules have a round form and tend to be less harsh on the skin surface, they also dissolve easier in warm water creating less dryness on the skin surface in comparison to salt, sugar also has mineralizing and nutritive properties for the skin.
Body scrubs with a base of sugar cane tend to be more delicate on the skin surface so they can be used up to twice a week if necessary.
Here are a selection of sugar cane scrubs:
32.Lavender, Rosmary and Sage
Lavender, Rosmary and sage scrub is perfect for a dry skin.
Lavender helps to calm and balance our nervous system, relaxing our mind and body, also improving our circulation. Rosemary has extrodinary therapeutic effects, such as purifying, stimulating and anti oxidant benefits which help to protect us from free radicals damage which age and damage the skin. Sage has an anti inflammatory action and helps to balance excess oil production.
Marjoram, Coriander and black pepper
Marjoram, Coriander and black pepper are perfect for a dull skin.
Marjoram is a powerful natural remedy with calming and harmonizing properties; coriander is antibacterial and is rich in anti oxidants and active ingredients which stimulates skin circulation; black pepper regenerates and moisturizes the skin tissue.
SALT SCRUB
Salt scrubs are generally a little more abrasive due to the form of the salt particles, as a result, are more effective on a slightly tougher skin and ideal for removing dead skin from areas such as elbows and feet. My Fragrances salt scrubs are made with dead sea salts, which assist in detoxification by removing superficial toxins and clearing clogged pores. Dead sea salt also promotes circulation and improves skin texture.
Salt scrubs are an effective treatment on the skin, ideal to use only once a week.
Here are our selection of sea salt scrubs:
07.Rice & Orchid
Rice and Orchid, contains Dead Sea Salt and Cocconut Oil is perfect for a delicate and mature/dry skin.
Softening and smoothing, it leaves a delicate and sensual aroma on the skin. The Orchid flower, Elixir of life, has a sweetness and a freshness that helps the skin maintain good elasticity, whilst rice oil helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
If you are looking for an excellent exfoliator for the face Rice and Orchid skin scrub is truly amazing.
24.Ceder & Patchouli
Ceder and Patchouli are perfect for a dry skin and have an energizing effect due to the uplifting fragrance.
Due to osmosis, salt removes dead skin cells and impurities, encouraging cell renewal; the Cedar stimulates skin regeneration, while the Patchouli helps with elasticity, thanks to its soothing and revitalizing properties.
91.Mandarin & Basil
Mandarin and basil, contains Dead Sea Salt and Royal Jelly, and is perfect for a dry and sensitive skin.
Fresh and crisp fragrance that evokes memories of the Mediterranean , Mandarin and Basil restores vitality and energy to the most dehydrated and dull skins, proving to be excellent for a mature skin.
The fruit Mandarin is rich in anti oxidants helping to prevent ageing, whilst Royal Jelly assists cell regeneration.