Scrubs 101: Different Types of Body Scrubs

TLC might have made a catchphrase out of “No Scrubs,” but we beg to differ. We hate “guys who think they’re fly,” but we do like our skin scrubs. One need not be a beauty guru to know the fact that exfoliation is key to having the best possible skin. This has been ingrained into our heads by every magazine, blog, or dermatologist we’ve encountered in our lifetime. Read on to see the top types of scrubs you need in your beauty routine and how to use them:

1. Face Scrub

Suggested Product: St. Ives Exfoliate and Nourish Coconut Oil Scrub (P399.00)

Scrubbing away old, flakey skin regularly reveals younger, smoother skin beneath the surface that looks fresh and revived. It digs out all that leftover dirt and gunk embedded in your pores from makeup and the environment. Doing so improves the texture of your skin and also slows down skin aging. Doing this ensures that any product you put on your face gets absorbed optimally as well. Apply the scrub in a circular, massaging motion for maximum satisfaction.

2. Body Scrub

Your body needs exfoliating as much as your face, so don’t ever take exfoliating it for granted. Aside from sloughing off dead skin cells and having smoother skin, scrubbing at least once a week helps your moisturizer get absorbed better, prevents ingrown hairs from forming, and makes hair removal easier. Scrubbing your entire body is also an incredibly relaxing experience after a stressful day. Dab on some scented body oil afterwards and you’ll feel like you’re in a spa in your very own bathroom.

3. Lip Scrub

Suggested Product: Lace & Rue Coffee Lip Buff (P200.00)

Sure, face scrubs and body scrubs are the norm. But lip scrubs don’t always make it into most girls’ beauty routines. You might ask yourself, “Are lips scrubs absolutely necessary?” Well, if you want smooth, supple lips that look stunning with any lip color, then yes, you need a lip scrub! Also, it helps prevent bleeding lips as those of us with chapped lips tend to absentmindedly pull or bite on excess skin on particularly bad lip days. Rub a small amount on your lips until the dry skin is gone, then rinse off with warm water. Do this before applying lip balm so your lips can absorb the moisturizing properties of the balm faster. Now you’ll have the perfect canvass for your lipstick, and you’ll definitely see a big difference in the way the color glides on and looks magazine-perfect on your puckers.

4. Foot Scrub

Suggested Product: Baby Foot (P875.00)

Our feet are probably two of our most hardworking body parts. Especially if we’re determined to meet our daily 10,000 steps per day quota. Which is why they deserve intense amounts of tender loving care. Walking and jogging and dancing can cause dead skin buildup also known as calluses, and we wouldn’t want to show off those lumps along with our freshly-manicured toenails, do we? Scrub them off with a good foot scrub for smooth, lovely, lump free feet.