Scrub: the essential cosmetic treatment for your skin

A scrub is a cosmetic treatment that exfoliates the most superficial layer of the epidermis, gently removing dead skin cells and restoring radiance and softness to the skin.

It can be used on both the face and body.

A scrub works through solid particles which, once applied to the skin and massaged in, perform a mechanical exfoliating action. This helps remove dead cells and stimulate the natural renewal process of the stratum corneum.

Exfoliation with this type of product helps leave the skin looking smoother, more compact and brighter.

How often you should use a scrub varies from person to person and depends on age and skin type.

In any case, it is best to use exfoliating scrubs in the evening, to avoid further irritating the skin during daily activities.

It is also advisable to avoid exposure to artificial or natural ultraviolet rays immediately after application.

There are many benefits to using a scrub on your skin, whatever your skin type may be.

Let’s discover them together.

• Removes dead skin cells
  Especially useful if your skin feels rough or tends to become dry easily.
• Boosts blood circulation
  The circular massage movements used during application help stimulate circulation.
• Helps prevent ingrown hairs
  Regular exfoliation can help reduce the appearance of ingrown and under-the-skin hairs.
• Supports natural cell turnover
  It helps the skin’s natural renewal cycle by encouraging the replacement of cells that have reached the end of their cycle.
• Promotes skin oxygenation and renewal
  The skin is left looking fresher, smoother and more radiant.
• Enhances the effectiveness of following treatments
  By preparing the skin to receive new nourishing ingredients, a scrub helps subsequent cosmetic treatments penetrate more deeply and work more effectively.

There are two ways to apply an exfoliating product to the body.

On damp skin

After wetting the skin in the shower, apply the exfoliating product and massage the area with circular movements, working from the bottom upwards.

Pay particular attention to joints, which are often rougher and drier, such as elbows and knees. Apply slightly more pressure and spend a little longer on these areas to achieve deeper exfoliation.

On sensitive areas, such as the breasts and inner thighs, massage the product more gently to avoid irritating thinner, more delicate skin.

On dry skin

For a more intensive effect, especially when the skin is thickened, very rough or needs deep purification, you can apply the scrub to dry skin.

Apply the product and begin massaging carefully. The scrub will feel drier in contact with dry skin, so gentleness is essential.

It is best to use this method only on drier, less delicate areas to avoid visible redness.

After applying the exfoliant, rinse the skin thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Then follow with a nourishing body cream or body oil to hydrate the “new” skin cells revealed by the scrub.

The face is one of the most delicate areas of the body, so a scrub should be used with extra care.

Dampen the skin with lukewarm water and apply the product using small circular movements.

Pay particular attention to the T-zone, forehead, nose and chin, where blackheads and impurities tend to accumulate. Thanks to the scrub, these impurities can come to the surface and be gently removed from the face.

Avoid the eye contour area, as it is the most sensitive area of the entire body.

Rinse off the product with lukewarm water, using your hands or a cotton pad.

n addition to choosing a quality product for natural exfoliation, it is also important to know how often to use it.

Our advice is to exfoliate once, or at most twice, a week.

The reason is simple: exfoliating too often can make the skin too dry and sensitive.