Whether you’re throwing a dinner party, painting a masterpiece or writing an essay, the secret to your success lies in the preparation. The same holds true for your skin. If you’re preparing to apply self-tanner, getting ready to shave your legs or you just want to have natural, glowing skin, remember this – the smoother the surface, the better the finish.
A body scrub is not simply a treat; it’s an essential, in winter and summer. Regular exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, leaving skin soft and smooth, while the friction generated boosts your circulation.
Follow our quick tips for exfoliating.
Use your scrub only on damp skin – never try to exfoliate dry skin.
Using your hand or a face cloth, gently massage the scrub into your skin, using short, circular strokes.
Pay extra attention to your elbows, knees, heels and other areas where your skin tends to be rougher.
Never use your body scrub on your face – the grains are too coarse. only use gentle facial exfoliators on your face and never use them near your eyes.
Never use exfoliating scrubs on broken, bruised or freshly shaved skin – ouch!
For optimum results, use your scrub twice a week – but don’t overdo it.
Rinse your skin thoroughly after exfoliating and apply generous amounts of moisturiser.
Fruit-based scrubs will remove fake tan from your skin faster than a thief in the night – handy to know if you want to tone it down but a disaster if you have just tanned for a night out.
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