The article talks about how to use a body scrub. Recommendations are given on how often to use the scrub and the benefits of the scrub for the body are explained.
Body scrub is the best way to cleanse your skin. With its help, you can improve the condition of your skin: remove dead particles, improve blood circulation, and reveal a healthier and more youthful layer of skin. After the scrub, the skin looks healthy
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How to use body scrub?
The scrubbing procedure completely opens the pores. The skin gets rid of dead particles, which significantly increases its sensitivity. It is recommended to carry out the peeling procedure in the evening so that street dirt and dust do not get into the open pores after cleansing.
General recommendations for using the scrub
Scrubbing is preceded by complete cleansing of the skin with warm water and the use of a small amount of cosmetic cleanser (soap or gel). It is ideal if the skin has been previously steamed (after a bath). The procedure will require a small amount of scrub. Apply the product with your fingers, as if massaging the body, for 5-7 minutes
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- If the slightest discomfort occurs, the procedure should be stopped and the scrub replaced with another cleanser. Discomfort may be caused by large abrasive particles.
- Sometimes unpleasant sensations (tingling, itching, rash, redness) are associated with manifestations of an allergic reaction to the components contained in the scrub
- Small particles of scrub should be washed off the body under a warm shower. The final chord of the scrubbing procedure should be skin hydration. To do this, use a nourishing cream and lotion suitable for your skin type. The nutrients in a cream or other nourishing product penetrate easily into the skin thanks to the cleansing procedure
- Even the slightest degree of exfoliation (exfoliation of the upper stratum corneum of the skin) is a strong stress for the skin. If you do not attach importance to proper care, drying and flaking of the skin cannot be avoided.
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How it will be in a spa salon
Home care is a necessary thing, but why not sometimes treat yourself to a visit to the spa? All procedures will be performed by a professional, and care will be tailored specifically to your skin type. In addition, a visit to the spa is also a great way to relax after a busy week. You will have a good rest, and your skin will gain a healthy glow.
The salon can offer you:
- Drybrushing (massage with a dry brush);
- Scrubbing;
- Massage;
- Wrap.
After professional care, your skin may be vulnerable. A specialist will give you personal recommendations, but most likely you will have to give up visiting the sauna and heavy physical activity for a while, you will also need to protect your skin from the sun, etc.
How often should you do a body scrub?
It is recommended to use the scrub for dry skin 2 times a month. For those with oily skin, scrubbing is recommended 4 to 5 times a month.
Manufacturers indicate information on the frequency of use on the scrub packaging. It cannot be ignored, because a scrub, if used too often, can not only help get rid of old dead cells, but also cause irreparable harm
Facial scrub
After washing your face with warm water and a small amount of cleanser, apply the scrub with your fingertips. The skin around the lips and eyes is very sensitive, so the scrub should not be used here.
You need to start distributing the scrub over your face from the center, moving to the middle of the forehead, temples, chin, nose. You need to finish applying the scrub again at your temples. Apply the scrub for no longer than 3 minutes, then rinse. Finish cleansing your face with moisturizer applied lightly.
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Skin care after scrubbing and possible side effects
After the scrub, the skin does not require a rehabilitation period, so it does not need special care. If you have sensitive epidermis, it is advisable not to sunbathe for 24 hours after the procedure.
When used correctly, the product rarely causes side effects, but in rare cases the following are possible:
- allergies - if you are intolerant to the components of the composition, if a rash, irritation, redness and other undesirable reactions appear - consult a doctor;
- skin injuries - when using products with too coarse hard particles, it is necessary to treat the affected area with hydrogen peroxide or another antibacterial drug;
- increased sensitivity of the skin to external factors (ultraviolet radiation, frost, etc.) - if scrubbing is abused, the skin loses its natural protective layer, in this case you need to stop using scrubs for at least a month.
What are the benefits of body scrub?
- A scrub is a cosmetic product with abrasive particles, thanks to which you can regularly deep clean the skin. The procedure helps exfoliate old skin microscales and stimulate blood circulation.
- Peeling, if carried out correctly, provides the skin with a more fresh appearance, matte, and smoothness. Scrubbing or peeling reduces wrinkles and saturates the skin with oxygen.
- The scrub contains natural or artificial abrasive particles and a base: cream, gel. During the procedure, impurities and cosmetic residues are removed from open pores. The scrub also enhances the effectiveness of other cosmetics that are applied after peeling.
Why is it necessary?
Periodically, the skin undergoes renewal. This leads to the fact that the keratinized layers come off on their own and are easily washed off with water during the washing process. However, not all areas of the body can exfoliate without outside help. For more thorough cleansing, a scrub is required. Due to the content of abrasive particles, such manipulation has the following effects:
- Smoothes out unevenness of the epidermis.
- Cleanses pores from fat and various impurities.
- Helps improve the penetration of medicinal and cosmetic products into the skin.
- Helps eliminate rashes.
Body scrubbing is easy and simple to do at home. With regular use, results will be noticeable after 3-4 applications.
Warming body scrub
Warming scrubs can be purchased, or you can prepare them yourself immediately before performing home spa treatments. As a rule, warming scrubs include ginger powder and ground pepper.
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RECIPE for making a warming scrub at home
Action: the scrub moisturizes and nourishes the skin. When using a warming scrub, pores are cleansed and skin tone is evened out. Thanks to ginger essential oil, blood flow improves and a slight warming sensation is achieved.
Ingredients:
60 g blue clay 25 g henna 2 tbsp brewed coffee 1 tbsp sea salt 10 drops essential aroma oil
Application: All scrub components must be mixed, adding salt and essential oil last. In this case, the salt will not have time to dissolve, and the oil will not evaporate prematurely. The usual method of using the scrub is: apply to moisturized skin for a few minutes.
When should it not be used?
Of course, a scrub, like any cosmetic product, has its contraindications. First of all, it should not be used if you are individually intolerant to the components. In addition, scrubbing is contraindicated in the following cases:
- in the presence of dermatological diseases;
- in the presence of infectious rashes, all kinds of inflammations, ulcers, wounds and scratches;
- you use self-tanning or lightening cosmetics (may cause pigmentation);
- your skin is sunburned (in this case, it cannot be torn off, you need to use special healing and soothing agents);
- you had surgery (the scrub will interfere with the normal healing of scars);
- you are going to do a chemical peel (pre-scrubbing can irritate the skin so much that after peeling a burn or inflammation forms);
- in the presence of insect bites (the scrub can spread the affected area throughout the body).
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The scrub perfectly helps to cleanse and exfoliate the skin, but you need to use it wisely: do not overuse procedures, treat different areas of the body with care, and do not forget about possible contraindications.
Exfoliating body scrub
Exfoliating scrubs contain ingredients that remove sebum and dead cells. The skin becomes radiant and youthful after using a scrub with brown sugar, coffee, healing clay, crushed rice, and honey. To avoid an allergic reaction, it is better to make your own exfoliating scrub.
EXFOLIATING SCRUB RECIPE
Action : moisturizes and cleanses, removes dead cells. In just a few minutes, the skin turns from rough to soft, elastic and silky.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coffee grounds (can be replaced with ground coffee) 1 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp sour cream (if the skin is dry) or (if the skin is oily: 1 tbsp yogurt and a little boiled water) 1 tbsp milk 1 tsp olive oil
Application : mix all ingredients, adding salt last (so that it does not dissolve). Apply the scrub to your face and massage for 2-3 minutes, then rinse.
Which scrub is right for your skin?
Manufacturers usually use gel, cream or oil as a scrub base. However, you don't need to add a base, so you can simply use Epsom salt, Himalayan pink salt, or sea salt to exfoliate. In this case, after peeling you need to apply cream or coconut oil to your body.
The abrasive can be salt, sugar, berry seeds, grains of rice, ground coffee, coconut flakes. The softer and smaller the abrasive particles, the more gently the scrub polishes the skin.
The scrub may contain additional caring components:
- Coconut milk. Gives elasticity and tightens the skin, helps restore it after sunburn or stress.
- Essential oils. Soften and nourish the skin, fight signs of aging, moisturize and tone.
- Extracts from medicinal plants. They work as natural antiseptics and antioxidants, have a regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Healing clay, algae and other natural ingredients that improve skin condition.
Cosmetologists recommend choosing a scrub based on your skin condition.
Oily skin. The best choice is scrubs with salt and ground coffee. Salt has an antiseptic effect, so that any inflammations heal faster, pores are reduced, and skin tone increases.
Dry and thin skin. Scrubs with coconut shavings and other natural gentle ingredients are suitable for this.
Normal skin. You can choose any scrubs and alternate them to ensure comprehensive care.
Allergy-prone skin. In this case, you need scrubs that can soothe the skin and relieve irritation. The simplest option is plain Epsom salt.
Pay attention to your own feelings. For example, if after scrubbing you feel itching, discomfort or tightness, change the scrub to a more delicate one or increase the time between procedures.
Body scrub with cinnamon
The aroma of cinnamon brings back memories of childhood, sweet buns and buns. Cinnamon is used very often in facial cosmetics. It promotes skin rejuvenation and regeneration.
Cinnamon scrub recipe
Action : activates blood circulation, restores capillaries, removes excess fat, corrects age-related changes
Ingredients:
2 parts natural honey 1 part cinnamon
Application : Apply the scrub with light massaging movements. After a few minutes, rinse with warm water.
On the thigh area
Scrubbing this area is very important. This cosmetic procedure not only removes dead skin cells, but also fights the signs of cellulite.
The product is applied as follows:
- It is necessary to steam the skin well in advance to open the pores and easily remove the roughened elements. A sea salt bath or a warm shower is suitable for this.
- The scrub is rubbed into the thighs and legs in circular, even movements from bottom to top. Such manipulations accelerate blood circulation and metabolic processes.
- At the end of the procedure, the feet are rinsed with warm water to cleanse any residual product. Afterwards, take a short contrast shower.
Application and benefits of purchased body scrubs: tips and reviews
- Store-bought body scrubs do not always contain information about what skin type they are suitable for. Therefore, you need to be careful when choosing a cleanser: take into account your skin type and for what purpose the scrub is needed
- With the help of special scrubs, which contain tonic and fat-burning substances, you can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
- Modeling scrubs normalize lymph flow and improve metabolic processes and skin nutrition
- Incorrect use of the scrub, as well as its too frequent use, can lead to microtraumas and ingrown hairs. The scrub should not be used if the skin has inflammation or acne.
- Allergic rashes and redness can be avoided by preparing a scrub at home. The allergy-causing component can be easily replaced with another
Reviews:
Polina, 25 years old: I usually use salt scrubs. But recently I tried Brazilian coffee. The scrub has an amazing coffee and creamy smell. Scrubbing occurs effectively thanks to sugar and ground coffee particles.
Galina, 36 years old, cosmetologist: proper skin care is impossible without such an important procedure as skin exfoliation. When choosing a facial product, give preference to scrubs with abrasive particles without sharp edges. Avoid cleansers that contain ground seeds, nut shells, salt, or sugar (all of these ingredients are suitable for exfoliating the body). Gommages and scrubs with polyethylene particles gently cleanse the skin of the face.
Anastasia, 42 years old: “I usually make scrubs myself. Once a week you can pamper yourself. But if I don’t have time, then I use store-bought ones. The skin becomes soft and smooth. The aroma is usually relaxing and uplifting.”
How to choose the right one
Face and body scrub are two completely different products that cannot be interchanged. Because in the first case, the product contains small abrasive particles intended for a delicate effect on the skin of the face. The body needs coarser and harder substances to ensure high-quality exfoliation of dead skin areas.
As for hard particles, they come in several types: natural and artificial. Among them are distinguished:
- Silicate - great for caring for sensitive, delicate skin and certain areas of the body. They have a gentle effect on the epidermis, almost without damaging it.
- Sugar or sea salt have an excellent cleansing effect. But scrubbing based on them is limited in time, since they quickly dissolve.
- Coffee or crushed apricot kernels are the most suitable ingredients for body scrub. They allow you to deeply exfoliate the skin, smooth out your knees, elbows, feet and fight cellulite.
In addition to solids and liquid consistency, the scrub also includes some additional components. They help better care and smooth the skin, nourish and moisturize it:
- Essential oils - eliminate dryness, soften the epidermis.
- Panthenol - relieves symptoms of irritation.
- Vitamin complexes.
- Antioxidants.
- Useful extracts.
The composition of a scrub should be approached with particular seriousness. It is important to consider your own wishes and skin type.
What it is?
Body peeling is a cosmetic procedure during which dead particles on the surface of the skin are exfoliated, microcirculation is improved, and the process of cell renewal is stimulated.
During the cleansing session, various layers of the dermis and epidermis can be affected. Depending on the depth of impact, peeling is divided into 3 types:
- Surface. Suitable for young skin, only the top layer is cleansed - the epidermis. For superficial peeling, mechanical or hardware action is used.
- Median. Affects deeper layers, used to treat acne, scars, wrinkles, stretch marks
- Deep. It affects the deep layers of the dermis, for which acids and other chemicals are used.
The procedure has a positive effect not only on the skin, but also on the entire body.
Impact
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- Dead particles are removed from the surface of the body
- Cells receive additional nutrition
- The skin is saturated with oxygen
- Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin
- The skin acquires smoothness, elasticity and a youthful appearance.
When choosing one of the types of peeling at the OK! Beauty Salon, pay attention to their features and the nature of their effect on the skin.
Mechanical
The simplest and most accessible type of body cleansing. Mechanical peeling involves exposure to cosmetics containing large abrasive particles. Scrubs for the procedure are made on the basis of natural ingredients: sea salt, sand, nuts, coffee with the addition of fruit juices, essential oils.
The ingredients included in the products determine the properties of cosmetics:
- Sea salt - eliminates swelling, rashes, disinfects, stabilizes weight
- Coffee - opens pores well, tones, improves blood circulation, removes harmful substances
- Sand - deeply cleanses, thoroughly removes exfoliating particles
- Nuts - nourish the skin with vegetable oils, stimulate microcirculation, smooth out wrinkles
- Crushed cereals - carefully remove dead skin particles, giving the skin a velvety, natural tone.
At the client's request, branded cosmetics with an abrasive effect can be used.
To work, the master uses a silicone glove, with which he applies the scrub to the body and gently massages the skin, rubbing the composition. Then the mixture is washed off and the body is covered with nourishing oils.
Chemical
The essence of the procedure is to dissolve the stratum corneum of the skin with acidic compounds. Typically, fruit (tartaric, citric, malic), lactic, AHA acids, clay, and minerals are used. Cleansing products contain at least one acidic compound and additional components. The depth of action of the compositions depends on the percentage of acids.
Chemical peeling significantly tightens the skin and slows down aging. The components of the mixtures not only remove dead particles of the epidermis, but also disinfect, activate collagen production, and accelerate cell regeneration.
With superficial chemical peeling, an acidic environment is created, which has a detrimental effect on bacteria, dries out acne, and exfoliates the epidermis. Medium cleansing products allow you to “bypass” the surface layer, avoid its damage and act only on the dermis.
Deep chemical peeling is carried out using phenol and a 40% solution of trichloroacetic acid. The products act aggressively, burning the epidermis and dermis. The procedure stimulates active cell regeneration and is indicated only for people over 40 years of age with serious indications.
Chemical peeling takes about an hour. The session takes place in several stages:
- Acid sensitivity test
- Application of peeling compounds
- Apply post-peel products after 2-10 minutes to restore skin integrity
- Rinse off cosmetics and lubricate the body with protective cream.
Exfoliation (peeling) is carried out once a week. A total of 5 to 10 procedures are recommended. After the session, redness or peeling of the skin is possible, which quickly passes.
At the Beauty Salon OK! There is a team of professional cosmetologists who will select the optimal acid compositions for you. Thanks to the efforts of the masters, your skin will be young and healthy again.
Hardware
To cleanse the skin, cosmetology devices are used that gently remove keratinized particles of the epidermis. The advantage of this method is the ability to regulate the force of impact on the surface of the skin. There are several types of hardware peeling:
- Brushing (brossage). A device with rotating brushes massages the skin and simultaneously exfoliates epithelial microparticles
- Microdermabrasion. The device delivers a finely dispersed mixture of aluminum oxide, sucking up keratinized particles with a vacuum. The skin seems to be polished, becoming even and smooth. After the procedure, you should not go out into the sun, wash with hot water, or apply cosmetics for 24 hours.
- Vacuum. Under the influence of negative pressure, a layer of dead cells is sucked into the device. The procedure does not damage the skin and ensures rapid restoration of the epidermis
- Laser. By acting on the skin, the laser beam evaporates the upper layer of the epidermis. Sanding carefully removes wrinkles, scars, and small age spots. The result is noticeable within a week. The advantage of the technique is that the specialist can specifically treat small areas of skin
- Ultrasonic. The ultrasonic waves created by the device remove dead epithelium, stimulate blood circulation, and create conditions for better nutrition of the skin. The method does not injure the epidermis and is completely safe.
* Note
Hardware techniques are the least traumatic and guarantee deep cleansing.
Biopeeling
This type of exfoliation involves the use of exclusively natural products. Algae extracts, vitamins, vegetable oils, and seafood are more often used. This cleansing is absolutely harmless, and the absence of acidic compounds and preservatives ensures a gentle effect on the skin. There are several types of such biopeeling.
Enzymatic
Cleansing occurs thanks to plant enzymes (protein compounds) that break down the ligaments between dead skin particles. As a result, dead cells are removed independently, without mechanical impact. Bromelain or papain, lipase or omelase are added to enzyme peeling compositions. The latter are biologically active compounds of animal origin: cleansing occurs due to the breakdown of fat cells. There is also “omega peeling”, where omega acids are used to destroy the bonds between dead cells.
Bacterial
The procedure is based on the drying effect of lactobacilli. They narrow pores, reduce sebum production, normalize local microflora, and inhibit pathogenic microorganisms. Cosmetic products for this type of peeling contain only bacteria that normally live on human skin.
Nautical
Cleansers include Dead Sea water and jojoba oil. Sea salt disinfects and moisturizes the skin, stimulates metabolism and regeneration.
On the badyag
Badyaga is a freshwater sponge that is actively used in cosmetology. Products based on it accelerate cell renewal, eliminate rosacea, scars, acne, improve microcirculation and metabolism.
Peeling with fish
A special type of biopeeling, in which dead particles of the epidermis are eaten by small Garra Rufa fish. The process feels like a light massage. Typically, this type of biopeeling is used to cleanse the skin of the hands or feet.
Peeling promotes skin renewal, improves microcirculation and cell nutrition. At the Beauty Center OK! you can choose any type of peeling. Our specialists will advise which procedure will be most favorable and beneficial for your health.
Questions and answers
Will chemical peeling harm sensitive skin? Before starting the procedure, the specialist must conduct a test of the selected drugs. If the skin reacts poorly, becomes very red, or itches, the cosmetologist suggests less aggressive formulations.
Is there a danger of damaging the deep layers of the dermis with hardware peeling? There is no such risk. The devices are carefully cleaned, removing thin layers of keratinized particles. Our salon technicians have sufficient experience and qualifications, so mistakes are excluded.
