Why use a body scrub?

A body scrub is a type of skin care that removes dead cells from the skin's surface to reveal smoother, more even skin. There are different types of body scrubs, each with different ingredients and techniques.

There are many reasons why you might want to have a body scrub. Here are some of the main reasons:

Skin exfoliation: Body scrubs and exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and reveal the healthy cells underneath, which can leave skin brighter and smoother.
Improved pore appearance: Exfoliating body care can help remove impurities and excess sebum that can clog pores, making them appear smaller and less visible.
Stimulation of blood circulation: Exfoliation can help stimulate blood circulation in the skin, which can improve the overall appearance of the skin.
Preparing the skin for the application of skincare products: By removing dead skin cells, exfoliation can enable skincare products to penetrate the skin better and be more effective.
Acne prevention: by removing dead skin cells, regular exfoliation can reduce the likelihood of pimples and blackheads.

How to exfoliate body skin

Here are a few steps to effectively exfoliate your skin:

Prepare your skin: Before exfoliating, make sure your skin is clean and moist. You can cleanse it with a cream cleanser, shower gel or cleansing oil.

Apply your body scrub and exfoliant: Apply the exfoliant of your choice to your damp skin, concentrating on areas that tend to thicken, such as elbows, knees and heels. Use circular movements to gently exfoliate. You can use Nuxe Rêve de Miel body scrub, for example, an exfoliating treatment with honey, sugar crystals and precious oils.

Rinse thoroughly: Rinse your skin thoroughly with lukewarm water to remove all exfoliant residues. Dry thoroughly.

Apply moisturizer: Apply a moisturizer to help nourish and protect your skin after exfoliation.

It's important to note that exfoliation should be carried out with care, avoiding sensitive or irritated areas of the skin, and using gentle pressure. It's also important to follow a proper moisturizing routine to help maintain skin health. We recommendexfoliating once or twice a week, depending on your skin's needs, and always using exfoliating products suited to your skin type.

What are the different types of body scrubs and exfoliants available in pharmacies?

There are many different ways to exfoliate the skin, but here are a few common methods:

Chemical exfoliation: This method uses acids (such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid) to dissolve dead skin cells. Chemical exfoliants can be found in the form of skin care products, such as scrubs or masks. Garancia's anti-croco skin body cream gently exfoliates the skin without grain and without rinsing. It contains a blend of 9 botanical extracts and salicylic acid.

Mechanical exfoliation: This method uses grains or tools (such as a cleansing brush or konjac sponge) to gently scrub away dead skin cells. Body scrubs and fine-grain scrubs are two examples of mechanical exfoliation products.

Natural exfoliation: Use natural ingredients to exfoliate the skin, such as sugar, salt, coffee, apricot kernels, etc. Mix these ingredients with water. Mix these ingredients with oil or butter for a creamier texture. Find all our organic vegetable oils online to make your own DIY body scrubs and exfoliants.

Why exfoliate body skin?

Skin naturally regenerates itself every four weeks or so, a process during which dead epidermal cells are eliminated to make way for new ones. However, this process can be disrupted by various factors:

Age: Cell renewal slows down with age, leading to an accumulation of dead cells.
Environmental factors: Pollution, UV rays and climatic variations can alter the natural elimination of cells.
Lifestyle: Poor hydration, stress and an unbalanced diet also slow down regeneration.

Manual or chemical exfoliation helps to compensate for these disturbances, promoting healthy, luminous skin.

Consequences of dead cell accumulation:

Rough texture: Areas such as elbows, knees or heels become thick and rough.
Dull complexion: Accumulated dead cells prevent light from reflecting evenly off the skin.
Pore clogging: Insufficient exfoliation can lead to blemishes, ingrown hairs or micro-inflammations.
Reduced absorption: Moisturizing and nourishing skin care products are less effective when the stratum corneum is too thick.

A regular body scrub routine helps to :

Stimulate blood circulation: Massage movements improve tissue oxygenation.
Improve skin elasticity: by promoting cell renewal.
Make skin soft and smooth: By eliminating surface irregularities.
Prevent ingrown hairs: By freeing clogged follicles.

What body care products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of products to care for your body and meet your specific needs. Here are the categories available:

To intensely nourish the skin, nourishing body care products bring comfort and softness to dry, dehydrated skin.
To maintain optimal hydration, hydrating body care products restore suppleness and radiance to your skin.
To soothe and repair weakened skin, specific care products offer soothing and regenerating action.
For light, rapid hydration, moisturizing body milks are ideal for daily use.
To exfoliate and purify the skin, body scrubs and exfoliants remove dead cells and revive natural radiance.
For soft, protected hands, hand creams nourish and repair damaged skin.
To treat chapped hands, targeted care products repair and strengthen the skin barrier.
For a moment of relaxation and well-being, regenerating massage oils nourish the skin while soothing tension.
For dermatological care adapted to sensitive skin, the Avène range offers products renowned for their gentleness and effectiveness.
For advanced dermatological expertise, La Roche-Posay skin care products offer specific solutions to meet the needs of sensitive and fragile skin.

These body care products, available on Soin-et-Nature, enable you to care for your skin effectively, while respecting its sensitivity and special needs.