Feel Fresh By Applying Magical Summer Scrubs

By Author: Deborah Nelson
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Summer is the time to nourish the winter dry skin and prepare it to beat the summer heat. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend lots of money and time in spa treatments or on branded cosmetics. With regular care it is possible to protect the skin from harmful external agents.



It is important to exfoliate the skin throughout the year, especially during summers. With the help of scrubbing it is possible to remove the dead cells from the upper surface of the skin. During summer the skin tends to secrete more oil from the sebum gland. As a result of this, problem of pimple and acne becomes more prominent. Scrubbing helps in controlling the extra oil on the surface of the skin and prevents formation of pimples.



If the skin is not scrubbed regularly dead cells get accumulated on the upper surface of the skin making it look dull and patchy. In order to maintain a glowing soft skin regular scrubbing is essential. There are different types of scrubs available in the market nowadays. It is important to choose the right scrub meant for individual skin type. Choosing ...
... wrong scrubbing agent can have an adverse effect on the skin. To select perfect bath scrubs it is important is verify few essential properties of the scrub.



Properties of Scrubs



Most scrubs contain additional granules along with the cream or gel base. These granules help in exfoliating the skin when rolled or rubbed on the surface of the skin with some amount of pressure.



The size and texture of the granules varies from scrub or scrub. Its size generally varies from powdery specs to coarse big grain. Most scrubs contains sea salt, apricot kernel, coffee grains, oatmeal, strawberries and pumice stone. Apart from these there are also scrubs made of synthetic or dissolving grains. Synthetic grains are coarser for this reason they are present in less amount in the scrubbing agent. Dissolving grains are used in mild scrubs and it easily gets blended with the skin. It is suitable for thin, sensitive skin. It is better to avoid scrubs with sharp granules as it might form rashes on the skin.



Apart from these most scrubs contain gel or moisturizing agents to nourish the skin. Essential oils and natural extracts are also present in most scrubbing products.



Choosing the Right Scrub Based on Type of Skin



Based on individual skin type choose the right scrubbing agent. For dry skin moisturizer based scrubs are the best choice. Scrubs for dry skin should contain coffee, chocolate or brown sugar. Apart from these scrubs rich in milk, honey, essential oil, butter can also good for dry skin.



Deep cleansing is important for summer. For this purpose choose scrubs containing salt or sugar which helps to remove the dead cells easily. For oily and combined skin choose scrubs containing oatmeal, strawberry, cucumber, apricots or papaya. Scrubs containing aloe vera are suitable for sensitive skin.



Some of these scrubs also contain aromatic fragrance which helps to reduce stress and strain. For cool refreshing experience it is better to use menthol-based or mint scrubs. To have a relaxing bath add some essential oil of jasmine, lavender, rose extracts to the scrub. These are the best option to refresh you in summer with the right bath scrub.



About the author: Deborah Nelson is a beauty expert in US. She is the author of a fashion guide for a fashion website. She advises people on choosing the right beauty products based on their skin type. According to her it is important during summer to apply suitable body scrubs to refresh and protect the skin.