How To Pick The Right Body Scrub

If COVID-19 has you staying home these days, don't let that ruin your sanity. Now and more than ever, there are creative ways to make your stay at home a fun and enjoyable experience.

We know that many of you are either unable or challenged to go to the hair or nail salon. Many local salons are either closed or have reduced hours. But, do you know that you can transform your home into a Home Spa sanctuary?

Transform your bathroom with these DIY tips to relax and detoxify. 

• Relaxing Warm Water Bath. Add jojoba oil, mineral salts, essential oils and/or bath bombs to relax tired muscles while lighting a candle to ease the mind.
• Detoxifying Shower. Shower in warm water for one minute then cold water for 30 seconds. Warm water improves circulation while cold water lower blood pressure which helps rid the body of toxins and reduce muscle inflammation. The addition of a body scrub and body wash help remove dead skin cells and rejuvenate the skin.

Body scrubs are known for its exfoliating properties that offer many benefits to the skin such as:

Traditionally, body scrubs have used ingredients like refined sugar and salt in their scrub formulations. However, just in the last few years a variety of ingredients have been used such as:

These ingredients are found to be gentler especially those with sensitive skin. Some of these ingredients offer benefits in detoxification, exfoliation and keeping skin moisturized. For example, Himalayan Pink Salt is known for its minimally processed salt ingredient that has an excellent exfoliating texture and rich in trace minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron that gives it a characteristic rosy hue. Pumice, an organic stone with a neutral pH that effectively scrubs away dead skin and cleans pores with only light touch making it ideal for sensitive skin. For the coffee devotee, Ground Coffee, contains caffeine and antioxidants that helps firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

The recent advances in the use of innovative ingredients allow these exfoliating products to be used safely and in the comfort of your own home. Check out these products to see which one is right for you.