There are very many skin exfoliation products available in the market nowadays. They are referred interchangeably as scrubs or rubs and work by rubbing to slough off dead cells, an action which smoothens the skin and makes it softer. There are also home made scrubs which work equally as well. One scrub which has taken the cosmetic world by storm is the brown sugar scrub. It can both be homemade or commercially obtained.
The human skin undergoes a series of events which generally comprise of old skin dying and flaking off and generation of a new fresh skin under it. This process happens simultaneously over a period of time and no changes are visible to the human eye. As the years go by however, the balance tips and the rate at which old skin dies slowly increases while the rate at which it grows diminishes. This leads to an aged, coarse, flaky appearance that can only be managed by use of exfoliants.
The sugar scrubs have achieved such massive popularity among the masses. This is due in part to their cleansing power that stimulates development of new skin and thus reduces or slows down the aging process. It’s the new anti-aging wonder beauty treatment. In addition, users rave about its sweet smell which encourages frequent and regular use.
These scrubs whether made at home or in a factory usually consist of three main ingredients. The main one of course is brown sugar, and the others are some oil or moisturizer and a colorant or fragrance. The oils and fragrances may vary depending on the specific brand of scrub. Commercial scrubs might feature more components than these and usually include a preservative as well. Directions for use may also differ and will commonly be found on the label.
The inclusion of deep moisturizing oils into the scrubs creates a dual action rub which thoroughly cleanses, softens, rejuvenates and revitalizes. Preservatives help keep the product for a longer time. Rubs made at home may lack these preserving agents and therefore it is recommended to use them within four weeks of creation.
Although many brands are available in the shops, they basically work in the same way. There are quite steep price variations too, ranging from a few dollars to well over fifty dollars. This has led many to produce their own home formulae which apart from a few drawbacks like short shelf life are just as good.
Different recipes are widely available online and a lot of users turn to the web for guidance on how to formulate this rub. Many of them are easy to make and consist of mixing the brown sugar with any essential oil and any desired scent. Variations may include usage of oats, coffee grounds, coconut milk and honey in addition to the others mentioned here.
With the total deep conditioning obtained from the brown sugar scrub, it is no wonder that thousands are flocking to use it. And when it is a home creation, the cost savings realized are huge. The fact that it also rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin leading to a youthful appearance makes it a no-brainer.
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