Benefits of Body Scrubs

What Are The Benefits of Body Scrubs?

1.Removes dead skin cells

There are plenty of products & services that can improve the look & feel of your skin. However, a body scrub goes beyond surface level to remove dead skin & reveal the healthy, glowing skin below. The skin is exfoliated, working through the rough layer & bringing out your softer skin below.

2.Refreshes Your Appearance To Increase Confidence

As the dead skin cells are removed, rough looking skin & impurities are removed along with them. Those who are experiencing changes in the pigment of their skin as a result of tanning or blemishes often find the scrubs serve as a solution. When your skin looks & feels great, your confidence will often instantly improve - as you glow from the inside outwards. You will leave your bath &/or shower feeling you’ve experienced a spa treatment.

3.Promotes Skin Hydration

After using a body scrub, your skin will be able to better absorb moisturizers. Moisturizing after a scrub will leave your skin feeling soft & supple. The change will be instantly noticeable & will continue to improve as you moisturize daily. Danu body scrubs contain apricot kernel oil, known as a more moisturizing oil.

4.Clears Blemishes

Body scrubs don't just make your skin look & fantastic - they also improve the health of your skin. When dead skin builds up, it can clog pores & causes blemishes to appear on the surface of your skin. Exfoliating the skin & removing that dead skin often lessens the frequency of body acne.

5.Reduces Stress

The body scrub experience is a great way to relax and release stress. The calming spa experience helps your mind and body recover from a long winter and prepare for the season ahead.

Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying a refreshing visit to the luxury spa.

So What Scrub Ingredients Work?

Sugar - it is considered gentle as it is smoother edges than salt. Sugar is superb for sensitive skin. There is a slight chemical exfoliant component to sugars that naturally occurs called AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) - glycolic acid. This penetrates the skin easier and effectively. It loosens up packed dead skin cells - so they can be more easily sloughed away. Sugar has low molecular qualities (or just so small) it can aid in increasing amounts of collagen. Collagen is always a favourite as it results in skin feeling firmer and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. What does that mean? Ultimately skin will feel smoother and look more radiant, even and toned.

Apricot Kernels - It is rich in vitamin A, which is vital for healthy skin, they are perfect for elbows, backs, heels and thicker skin. At present Danu contains the oil in bath bars and all body scrubs.

Oatmeal - a gentle grain, oatmeal moisturizes the skin and is known to reduce inflammation in sensitive skin. An ingredient currently only in Danu's bath salts.

Honey - As a moisturizer, honey is an apt skin softener and can nourish the skin. It can be used efficiently in combination with oatmeal.

As Danu continues to expand its products an exfoliator with the combination of honey and oatmeal will be developed for those with more sensitive skin.

But proceed with caution with body scrubs. The top most layer of the skin is a protective barrier layer. Too much scrubbing will disrupt this layer and make the skin more sensitive to UV rays, leading to easy tanning, rashes and sunburns. Also, the creams used for scrubs can block pores and cause whiteheads and infection of hair follicles, known as folliculitis.

What Is The Difference Between Salt & Sugar Scrubs?

What is the difference between salt scrubs and sugar scrubs, and where and when you should use these mechanical exfoliants.

Benefits of Exfoliation

The purpose of exfoliation is to slough away the built-up of dead skin cells on the surface that can cause a rough texture and dulled complexion. By removing these surface cells through regular exfoliation, you are not only helping your skin absorb - subsequent products better, but you are making way for a brighter - looking more even skin tone & complexion.

Finally the difference between exfoliating with salt and sugar, turns out there is a big one.

Salt scrubs tend to boast larger particles that are grittier. Salt scrubs rely on granular salt particles to buff the dead skin cells away.

Sugar scrubs have small particles and tend to be gentler on the skin. They are less drying and less abrasive than salt scrubs. This is important to know, especially when taking your skin type into account. Both salt & sugar scrubs work effectively when taking your skin type into account. Both salt & sugar scrubs work effectively to remove dead skin cells, but your decision on which one to use should always take into account your individual skin type and the part of the body you are looking to exfoliate.

Sugar Scrub - for both sensitive & dry skin types because it is gentler on the skin & less likely to cause irritation.

Where To Use A Salt Scrub & What Are Their Benefits?

Salt scrubs have many benefits for rougher areas of the body. There may be specific areas for a smooth finish.

Feet & Elbow: Your skin is the thickest on your feet & elbows. As such, it can likely handle an exfoliator with a bit more grit.

Thighs & Buttocks: Your skin can at times be a bit thicker here so a salt based exfoliator would be suitable, applied in circular motions with very gentle pressure.

Where To Use A Sugar Scrub & What Are Their Benefits?

Sugar scrubs, on the other hand, are gentler and can be used on more sensitive areas. Outlined below are the best places to focus your sugar scrub to help remove dead skin cells in a less abrasive manner.

Decolletage - the skin on your decolletage is sensitive. Approach this area just like you would your face, with a gentle touch. Defintely use sugar scrubs because the smaller particles are less abrasive on the skin.

General Torso – Sugar scrubs are great for everywhere, especially those areas where your skin has the sandpaper feel to it.

How Should You Exfoliate Your Skin?

Exfoliation regularly is key to sloughing off dead surface skin cells and achieving a smooth, glowing complexion. But just how often is considered "regular"? The answer is generally once a week, definitely not more than twice.

How Should You Exfoliate Your Body?

Step 1 Use The Right Tools - Make the most of the body exfoliation by incorporating tools that can help make the process more efficient. Keep a mildly abrasive sponge to hand in your shower/bath as it can help sweep away dead skin cells.

Step 2 Be Gentle - The key to successful exfoliation is approaching it with a gentle touch. You never want to rub too harshly, as doing so can wreak havoc on the skin's surface. It is best practice to apply a scrub in small and circular motions and rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Step 3 Be Diligent - Pay attention to where you are exfoliating. Remember your skin is thicker in some areas than others. Areas where the skin is thick - knees, ankles, elbows specifically could use extra attention.

Step 4 Know When To Stop - If any irritation occurs while exfoliating, take that as you are to stop what you are doing. Give your skin a break and to a medic if symptoms persist. Our products have been designed with sensitive skin in mind however Danu can not guarantee how your skin will react so it essential of listen to your skin and pay attention to its reactions.

Step 5 Follow Up With Lotion - As mentioned above, one of the reasons we love exfoliation is that it creates a soft, smooth canvas upon which to apply the remainder of products in your skin care routine. After sloughing away dead cells, follow up with a hydrating and nourishing body cream. For best results, make sure to so within 10 minutes of your bathing experience.

Bath Salts & What Are The Benefits Of Their Essential Oils?

Epsom Salts with the chemical name of magnesium sulphate. Epsom salts dissolve easily in warm water & the magic begins. The magnesium and sulphur are released from the salt crystals, creating a solution, that is then absorbed by the skin. Magnesium has an abundance of benefits. It can help our bodies produce melatonin, which is the hormone that promotes better sleep. As the magnesium is absorbed into the body it may assist in easing pain and relieve inflammation making it useful in the treatment of muscle pain, post workout TLC for muscles and reported to even ease migraine symptoms. The sulphate in epsom salt helps to remove toxins and heavy metals in the body. As skin is a porous membrane it absorbs the benefits of magnesium. By adding the mineral in the bath it triggers the process of drawing harmful toxins from the body.

Epsom salts can also help relieve stress, chemically of course! Stress depletes magnesium in the body and increases the level of adrenaline. Through the skin and refilling, epsom salt absorbed the magnesium in the body. It helps promote serotonin, a chemical that elevates mood in the brain that cause a sense of calm and relaxation. Magnesium ions will also help to make the body feel more relaxed and reduces irritation by reducing the effects of adrenaline, creating a relaxed feeling, improve the quality of sleep and concentration, & helps muscles and nerves function better.

What Are The Benefits Of Himalayan Salt

Himalayan Coarse & Fine Salt can help retain the skins moisture. But it is also known to reduce that sting water can give and reduce redness and irritation for those having an eczema flare up. It helps to rebalance the natural pH of the body thus cleansing the physical toxins from the body.

What Benefits Do Our Bath Bars Have?

Sodium Bicarbonate is an acid mantle that helps form a protective barrier, its importance for overall skin health. It has skin softening properties too.

Citric Acid naturally occurs in citrus fruits. When you mix it with sodium bicarbonate, the magic bubbles before your eyes once it is added to water. You can not help but appreciate the fizz or "fluffy fizz" as described by a customer. Citric Acid is known to be an antioxidant that reduces the effects of aging. It helps repair the skin and fortify the blood vessels.