Smooth, soft and glowing skin – we all want it.
Skin really can’t glow if it’s covered in built-up of dead skin
cells or dry and rough from dehydration.
That’s why you need regular exfoliation, but not all exfolliants
are equal.
Salt and Sugar naturally dissolve during use.
During your treatment they’ll gradually morph from a scrub
into a polish, perfecting your skin.
Sugar Scrubs
Sugar granules are rounder than Salt granules, and that makes
them less abrasive - perfect for the face and any areas of sensitive skin.
Sugar also dissolves quickly in water, which is an advantage
for those seeking a milder scrub.
Unrefined cane sugar also contains the nutrients calcium,
iron, magnesium and potassium, which feeds and replenishes your skin.
The unrefined version is naturally scratchier than table
sugar, so it should only be used on your body – a little too abrasive for the
face.
If you have any skin abrasions, sugar is definitely what you
want – salt will sting.
Salt Scrubs
The sharp angles of sea salt granules make them a strong
exfolliant (table salt doesn’t have the sharp angles – the refining process
removes its beneficial properties).
Because it’s more abrasive, it is great for scrubbing dryer
areas of your body – feet, elbows, knuckles and legs.
Sea salt also draws toxins out of the body and acts as an
anti-inflammatory for sore muscles.
Epsom salts, though not actually salt (they’re magnesium
sulfate), are well known for their detoxification powers and work best in
a bath.
If using a salt scrub, use once per week.
The sugar scrub can be used two or even three times per
week.
The Verdict
Whether you choose a salt or sugar scrub, when used
regularly, the skin will become much healthier in function and
appearance—better circulation and with a more even skin tone.
Once dead skin cells are removed, the largest organ of the
body more effectively removes toxins and absorbs nutrition.
Both are pure products, there are few, if any side effects.
Sugar scrubs and sea
salt scrubs have had benefits known for a long time, and both
contain natural exfolliators.
Both have advantages and disadvantages.
Depending on what you are wanting for your skin (more
abrasive, less abrasive) the correct selection will give skin the great
benefits you want.
~Jennifer
