How to choose a facial scrub
Every woman dreams of healthy and clear facial skin. In order to always have a radiant face, many women prefer scrubs as a tool.
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Scrubs have a positive effect on facial skin. They help exfoliate dead areas of the epidermis, remove annoying blackheads, improve the metabolic process, and saturate the skin with beneficial substances and oxygen. After using scrubs, the skin becomes smooth, which visually makes a woman younger.
In order for the effect to be noticeable, the scrub must be selected according to your skin type. For oily skin, a scrub is most often used, which consists of large particles (kernels of berries and fruits, coarse sea salt) to cleanse all pores of sebum, make the face “breathe,” and prevent the appearance of acne and the feeling of “greasy” on the face. For combination skin, scrubs based on finely ground seeds or grains, with the addition of vitamin essences, are suitable. Dry skin needs gentle care, so oils, honey, juice of fruits, berries and stems are added to scrubs.
Types of scrubs
Depending on the texture and composition, there are main types of scrubs.
Gel scrubs
The basis of this scrub is a gel, which includes various oils and vitamin complexes. Most often, gels are suitable for normal and combination skin.
Clay scrubs
The scrub is based on natural clay, which helps get rid of facial oiliness, opens pores and makes the skin brighter, cleansing it. Clay scrubs are suitable for women whose skin is prone to oily skin.
Seed scrubs
These scrubs contain crushed seeds of berries and fruits, which effectively cleanse the skin. Suitable for those with oily and normal skin.
It should be remembered that when choosing a certain type of scrub, you need to take into account the problematic nature of the skin. If there is a rash, acne or other ailments, it is best to choose a gel or mask so as not to injure the inflamed areas.
Facial scrub soap
Many women prefer scrub soaps as they gently but effectively cleanse the face and make it softer at the same time. Natural soaps or scrub soaps that are made independently are becoming increasingly popular. All you need is imagination and useful substances that will help your skin regain its freshness.
Most often, the main component is sea salt, as it is a natural scrub that is indispensable for any skin. Not only salt can be used as a scrub, but also apricot, cherry, and coffee beans. Various oils are used to moisturize: shea butter, sesame butter, almond butter and many others. This soap is an indispensable thing for facial skin.
Gommage facial scrub
A gommage scrub is a kind of “acid mask” for the face. It helps remove the top layer of skin in order to unclog pores and allow the skin to breathe. Gommage appeared not so long ago, but has already won the sympathy of the fair sex. The main advantage of gommage is that it cleanses the skin without harming it. Essential oils and fruit acids, which are part of the gommage, exfoliate and nourish the skin. Gommage has a positive effect on the skin without friction or effort, as it is a soft product. The scrub in combination with gommage is ideal for normal to dry skin, as it gently but effectively cleanses.
Facial foam scrub
A scrub combined with foam is another innovation by cosmetologists that is gaining momentum. Often, foam scrubs are designed to cleanse and refresh the skin. The scrub, as always, does its main job - exfoliating and cleansing, while the foam nourishes and improves blood circulation.
There is an abundance of facial scrubs and foams on the cosmetology market. They can be either with hyaluronic acid or with camellia oils and micro granules. When choosing such a product, you should pay attention to the composition. It should not contain alcohols, talc, sulfates, dyes, as these are dangerous elements for the skin.
The advantages of a foam scrub include the following factors:
- micro scrub granules cleanse pores;
- foam removes makeup and other impurities from the deepest layers;
- foam makes the skin elastic and gives it a fresh aroma;
- foam protects the skin from dust;
- facial scrub-foam is a treasure trove of cleansing, nourishing and protecting facial skin!
Face scrub mask
Scrub masks are popular both in home and salon cosmetology. They help achieve deep cleansing of the skin. It should be remembered that all scrub masks should be made only from natural products so as not to cause irritation and allergies.
Please note that scrub masks differ from regular masks in that they need to be applied to the face a little differently. Before applying this type of mask, you should steam your face to open all the pores. Then, using massage movements, you need to rub the mask into face within 3 minutes. Movements should be smooth. After which, you need to leave the mask for 15 minutes for deep cleaning to occur. You need to wash off the scrub mask with water at room temperature. Such procedures should be done once a week.
Dry facial scrub
You need to be very careful with this type of scrub. It is better not to use them for dry skin. The peculiarity is that they need to be applied to the face in a special way.
First, you should read the application method indicated on the label. Typically, the raw materials for such scrubs are shavings (coconut). They are mixed with the oil indicated on the label (if coconut flakes, then coconut oil). When this mixture begins to resemble a paste, it is applied to the face with massage movements. Wait for 5 to 15 minutes and wash off.
Dry scrubs promote deep cleansing of pores, removal of redness, and a rush of blood to the face.
Gel scrub for face
This type of scrub is one of the most popular because it is easy to use and suitable for various skin types. Gel scrubs not only cleanse the skin, but also remove wrinkles, improve complexion and give a feeling of freshness. There are gel scrubs that are suitable for different age categories. From adolescence, eliminating rashes and age-related acne, ending at age 50+, which fights wrinkles and makes the skin elastic.
Cream facial scrub
Cream scrubs are used not only for cleansing faces. The cream helps the skin look well-groomed. The cream nourishes, moisturizes, tones and promotes epithelial regeneration. It is better to apply cream scrubs before bed, as redness may occur, which will disappear during sleep, because the skin will have time to renew itself. Before applying, you should prepare your face: clean and steam it. There is no need to persistently rub the cream into the skin, this can cause harm. Light massage movements and your face will begin to breathe in a new way.
Facial scrub
Such scrubs help to easily get rid of blackheads, prevent rashes and acne. Peels are useful because dead skin areas are removed without difficulty and the face is instantly refreshed. Peeling can also be done at home. It should be remembered that after the procedure you should moisturize your face with tonic or cream, but the main thing is not to overdo it!
At home, you can make egg, curd, carrot, oatmeal and milk peels.
