Facial Scrub: What It's For and How to Use It
After seeing What is facial cleansing for? and how to take care of our facial skin, let's see today very important role of the scrub in the cleansing ritual and how to perform a effective face scrub.
Facial scrub: what it is and what it is used for
Even if we don't realize it, the skin on our face is subjected to enormous stress every day: impurities, dead cells and excess sebum are deposited on the surface layer, contrasting the natural breathing and regeneration of the epidermis. This is why facial cleansing and daily beauty practices become absolutely essential for remove unwanted particles and allow the skin to remain hydrated, young and radiant for as long as possible.
Among the recommended procedures, an important role is played by scrub, an aesthetic treatment that can be performed comfortably at home thanks to which the skin is exfoliated and deeply cleansed. In concrete terms, the facial scrub is a grainy product composed of a creamy base and a gently abrasive component whose action serves to:
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Thoroughly remove dead cells and impurities;
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Cleanse, purify and hydrate the skin;
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Make skin soft, smooth and silky;
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Delay the signs of aging.
The three types of facial scrubs
Based on its characteristics, scrubs are divided into three different types:
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Gentle: the light abrasive power of the powders makes this scrub ideal for sensitive skin;
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Mechanical: microspheres and microcrystals guarantee a more marked exfoliating force, perfect for normal, oily and dry skin:
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Chemical: Also known as “peeling”, this is a more aggressive scrub that also works on blemishes, blackheads and areas that are difficult to treat with normal scrubs. It is usually performed by a professional beautician.
Face scrub: how to use it
To be effective, the facial scrub needs precise precautions.
First you need to know your skin type and from there decide on the most suitable scrub: the choice generally ranges between gentle scrubs and mechanical scrubs, with a tendency to prefer products of natural and vegetal origin.
Once you have identified the right product you can move on to the actual application phase, but not without first having carried out a good facial cleansing to completely remove make up and traces of any creams.
You're finally ready for the scrub: apply to nose, forehead, cheeks, chin and neck, avoiding the delicate eye contour area. Massage gently the face in a circular motion without exaggerating the pressure of the fingertips, after which rinse carefully and dry. You will immediately notice the immediate transformation of your skin, now much smoother to the touch and fresher.
If you wish, once you have finished with the scrub you can move on to theapplying face cream.
Discover step by step the correct procedure for using the scrub.
Face scrub before or after cleanser?
The scrub should be used after the cleanser: the exfoliation process is much more effective if you have already removed most of the impurities and traces of dirt. The scrub therefore completes the action of the cleanser, acting even more deeply.
How long should I leave a facial scrub on?
The recommended application time complete with massage is from one minute to to a maximum five minutes. Adjust yourself based on how your skin feels: however, we invite you to be very careful, because the power of the granules combined with the massage could easily irritate the skin.
If you feel like five minutes isn't enough, after the scrub try applying an exfoliating face mask and leave it on for half an hour or, better yet, all night.
Is it okay to use a face scrub every day?
We do not recommend daily use of the scrub: cosmetic best practices indicate the ideal frequency once a week. Exfoliating too often can undermine the skin's self-defense mechanisms, weakening it and making it delicate over time.
Do facial scrubs damage your skin?
The proven quality scrubs do not damage the skin, provided they are used in the manner indicated. For example, the scrub should not be done to dry or irritated skin, or before waxing.
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If you want to feel at ease, we suggest you choose a safe and effective facial scrub, such as SugarScrub Face Body 50ml of FGM04 with argan oil: a perfect solution capable of eliminating impurities and dirt accumulated during the day and smoothing the skin, slowing down the onset of wrinkles. In particular, argan oil, rich in vitamin E and A, has an incredible elasticating power and rejuvenates the complexion. In synergy with argan oil here is the beeswax with well-known aromatic, dermatological and therapeutic properties and valid support in the skin exfoliation process.
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