Body Scrubs

 
Be it a simple facial or a complete spa experience, body scrub helps to rejuvenate the skin by exposing the smoother and supple layer of skin after removal of the dead skin layer. Exfoliating has always been an important step in all skin care treatments
Why body scrub?
The older you get, the slower your skin cells renew. Even the dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin, causing it to look dry and flaky. Opting for body scrub quickly removes the superficial dead skin cells to reveal the newer ones underneath.
TYPES
Salt, sugar, coffee, herbal, and a host of others are processes of exfoliating the skin. Exfoliating has always been an important step in all skin care treatments. Your personal preferences and needs determine the type of scrub for your skin type.

Benefits
Skin glow
Since the dead skin cells that make skin dull have been removed through exfoliating, the skin instantly looks more youthful. One of the benefits of exfoliating is that your moisturiser is better absorbed on the skin. Salt scrub is said to make skin glow. The results for your body will depend on the type and grade of salt you or your spa technician uses.
It increases body fluid flow
When you get a body scrub or give one to yourself, you are encouraging the natural flow of circulation and bodily fluids within. When a masseur applies the body scrub, a massage can be incorporated. This will increase the correct circulation and flow benefits.
Gets rid of cellulite, ageing
Though there are no cures to cellulite and ageing, some types of body scrubs can help to improve the look of aging and dimpled skin from cellulite.
It relaxes
Treating yourself to a body scrub, especially when combined with a massage, is just relaxing. A body scrub done by a professional relaxes you. This is coupled with a choice of essential oils and other products to add to your body scrub. For best results, look for one that contains natural oils such as almond oil which moisturizes as it exfoliates

 CAUTION

• Do not use the scrub often because frequent scrubbing can damage the young skin layer once the dead skin is off the body surface. You can use a scrub once every week or in a fortnight. • It’s always good to get it professionally done as your skin type will determine the type of scrub to be used for you.  Getting a body scrub done at a spa regularly is the best option.
• Don’t overdo it! You could go for scrubs twice a month. This would not allow too much pressure on the skin. You have to avoid stripping the skin of all its moisture too!

culled from PUNCH