Body scrubs are a mechanical exfoliant, meaning they physically remove dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin with abrasive ingredients, like sugar or salt. This stimulates skin cell turnover, resulting in smoother, brighter skin and possibly preventing future acne breakouts.30 Mar 2021
Do you use a body scrub before or after body wash?
Do you use body scrub before or after soap? Soap, shower gel, or body wash should be used before applying the body scrub. This way your skin is clean and primed up for the body scrub to do its magic.
What are the benefits of body scrubs?
- They allow your skin to absorb moisturizer better. By doing dead skin cell buildup, any moisturizer applied afterward will soak into the skin more thoroughly.
- They unclog pores and prevent ingrown hairs.
- They leave your skin smoother and more even.