A good skincare routine for the body includes regular scrubbing. By scrubbing the skin every now and then, you keep your skin clean and healthy. In addition, scrubbing also has a positive effect on shaving and your tan or self-tanner. Afraid that scrubbing is not good for your skin? Below is explained exactly how you can scrub without doubts.
Is Scrubbing Bad for Your Skin?
You've probably heard that scrubbing is bad for your skin. If you don't scrub properly, this is partly true. But if you simply buy a scrub without harmful ingredients and don't scrub your skin every day, you're fine! It doesn't hurt to keep in mind that scrubbing is quite intensive for the skin, so pay attention to the sensitivity of your skin. Don't scrub on areas that are irritated or dry. Of course, all of this outweighs the many benefits!
What is the result of scrubbing?
Scrubbing accelerates the renewal process of the skin cells. The grains and cleansing ingredients that the scrub contains remove dead skin cells. This makes room for new skin cells. Cleansing, cleansing, cleansing, that is scrubbing, but in combination with a nourishing product, this is extra caring. We have listed all the benefits of scrubbing for you. A body scrub:
- Removes dead skin cells and makes way for new ones
- Reduces the chance of blackheads and pimples
- Makes wrinkles and scars less visible
- Protects against ingrown hairs
- Provides a longer and more intense tan
- Makes the skin soft and smooth
- Stimulates blood circulation
- Reduces skin aging
- Intensively cleanses the skin
Do I scrub before or after shaving?
Scrubbing before shaving has advantages. You 'expose' all the hairs and open the hair follicles. This way you get a smoother and better result. You also remove the dead skin cells before shaving, so they don't end up in your razor.
Can I sunbathe after scrubbing?
It is best to scrub your skin before sunbathing. This ensures that the tan lasts longer and the process also goes faster. When you scrub your skin, you remove dead skin cells. The stratum corneum becomes thinner, so to speak. The skin that tans when you scrub beforehand is therefore 'new skin'. The sun then tans the skin a little more intensely.
But don't scrub your skin right before sunbathing. Your skin is still too sensitive after scrubbing. It's best to scrub your body 2 or 3 days before you go into the sun. Also use a milder scrub for the summer. Your skin has to endure a lot in the summer, so your skin will be extra sensitive during this period.
And after sunbathing? After sunbathing you can safely continue scrubbing. Just wait until your skin is less sensitive. But you don't have to worry that your tan will be completely faded by the scrub.
How often can I scrub?
Scrubbing occasionally is good for your skin. But scrubbing your skin every day can cause irritation. Scrubbing your skin too much can make it dry or irritated. This can clog your pores and make your skin super sensitive.
Scrubbing about 2 to 4 times a month is sufficient. You don't have to worry about damaging your skin. If you have sensitive, dry skin, you might want to scrub twice a month, so every other week. But don't forget to apply a nourishing body lotion.
Is there also natural body scrub?
Your skin can react to certain chemicals, such as irritation or an allergic reaction. Natural ingredients can do wonders for your skin and hair. Haarspullen has a wide range of natural skincare. Not sure which body scrub to choose? Below we have listed 2 natural body scrubs that will always be a good choice for you:
ShampooBars Body Scrub Bar Honey- The ShampooBars body scrub is 100% (micro) plastic-free, contains no sulphates, parabens or silicones and is of course vegan. What does this Bocy Scrub contain? Well, many natural ingredients such as shea butter, almond oil and jojoba seed oil. The creamy scrub is not only completely natural, but also mega sustainable because no plastic packaging is used and this scrub lasts up to 80 washes!
Insight Skin Body Scrub- The Insight Skin Body Scrub uses organic ingredients. The scrub stimulates blood circulation and removes dead skin cells. This reduces skin aging. In addition, your skin becomes super smooth and shiny. The body scrub is enriched with organicRooibos Extract, Quartz Scrub and Cherry Scrub. And iscruelty, paraben and silicone free + 100% vegan.
What is a natural ingredient I can add to my skin scrub?
We want to use skin scrubs and other skin care that is also a blessing for our skin. There are all kinds of skin scrubs. One makes them himself, the other prefers a ready-made variant. However, in all cases there is a pure oil that can always be added to the skin scrub, and that is pure avocado oil. Why would you do this exactly? Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, B, D, E, H, K and PP. There is no other oil that is as rich in this vitamin as avocado oil. It is recognized as the best vitamin serum for face and hair! Of course, avocado oil is also rich in valuable fatty acids. In addition, it also contains a high concentration of squalene, which ensures that the sebaceous glands are brought back into balance.
Nanoil Avocado Oil is cold-pressed, 100% organic and unrefined. It is also officially ECOCERT Certified.
