S.often relegated to the summer season only, the scrub is actually a fundamental beauty ally all year round for face and body. Oxygenating, illuminating and invigorating, eliminates all impurities which are deposited daily on the skin, cleaning it thoroughly and also stimulating cell regeneration.
The right time to rely on its regenerating power? Spring, to remove dead cells and erase the winter greyness.
Face and body scrub, why do it all year round?
The skin regenerates monthly every 28-30 days and during that period the so-called are deposited on its surface dead cells, responsible for both a gray appearance but also a drier epidermisif not scaly.
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In this case then it is good intervene with an exfoliation with scrub: the granules present, of natural origin, rubbed on the horny layer – which is the most external of the skin – free the pores of impurities and they stimulate local circulation, which, by reactivating, re-oxygenates the tissues.
All that it therefore makes it very useful to use the scrub throughout the year and not just before sun exposure. In addition, in certain parts of the body, such as the legs, it improves the dry appearance of the skin, fertile ground for weak hair that becomes incarnate.
Face scrub: the scrub is the most delicate formula
Face and body do not have to be treated in the same way. For the face scrub is recommended, a more delicate formula than a scrub.
The principle is the same, what changes is the formulation, more suitable for delicate skin, subject for example to couperose: thanks to moisturizing agents such as oils and creams but also rice or oat powder.
Massaged on the face, cleansed of make-up and impurities, it removes dirt deeper and stimulates local microcirculation.
Body scrub, intense and with smoothing power
The body scrub, on the other hand, has a more intense and smoothing consistency. It too acts in a mechanical way: the granules, often made from almond or hazelnut shells, are infused with nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera or hyaluronic acid, which moisturize and soothe the skin.
Due to its more consistent texture, it would be better to avoid it in the most delicate areas of the body, such as under the armpits or in the bikini area.
Dry brushing, the alternative to scrub
The action of the scrub can also be supported by specific tools especially on the body. S.crazy and gloves first of all, ideal for the dry brushing.
Compared to a scrub for its intensive and cleaning action, the treatment involves the use of a vegetable horsehair brush, to be passed on dry skin to remove all impurities. Ideal alternative when cosmetics are missing, it is particularly suitable for thicker areas such as arms, legs, feet and calves.
The circular movements from the bottom upwards act by stimulating the microcirculation and draining liquids.
And if not all scrubs are the same, the same goes for dry brushing.
In this case it is It is essential to choose brushes with bristles softer for the delicate parts, and harder as you acquire confidence and dexterity.
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