top 5 body scrubs

All about body scrubs. Body scrubs are a combination of emollient oils and exfoliating salts or sugars that bring a fabulous skin smoothing and softening experience by ridding your body of skin that's dry, scaly and flaky. Simply rub on skin to exfoliate while you deeply moisturize at the same time. Keep in mind though, if you have rashes, acne, sunburned skin, or spider veins, avoid scrubs, as they might make the condition worse, instead just use a soft body brush in the shower or bath.

There are three main ingredients in a body scrub: exfoliators, carrier oils, and essential oils. Exfoliators consist of sea salt, sugar, ground shells (almond or walnut) or even wheat bran. These give the scrub their characteristic gritty texture. Carrier Oil: examples include grape seed, hazelnut, or sweet almond oil. These oils penetrate the skin readily and supply fatty acids to the skin, leading to increased elasticity and a soft shine. Essential Oils: are added for fragrance and healing properties. Other scrubs are often enhanced with aloe vera, essential extracts, or vitamins.

Sugar scrubs contain sugar because it is a gentle exfoliator that won't sting your cuts, bumps or prickly skin. Sugar scrubs often contain moisturizers like olive oil and hydrating glycerin and are perfect for everyday use as a shower wash. On the other hand, salt scrubs are the perfect product to remove dead skin cells and expose new, supple skin. Salt scrubs make your skin glow with healthy radiance and should only be used about once a week.

We Love:

• Get Fresh Mineral Salt Scrub
  Blended with Dead Sea salt and hydrating botanicals, Get Fresh Mineral Body Scrub polishes, smoothes and moisturizes dry skin.
• Principessa Amore Afterglow Salt Buff
  This nourishing and detoxifying salt scrub is vitamin infused to deliver pampering results. Your skin will be moisturized, replenished and eternally grateful.
• Gionvanni Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub
  This organic scrub sweetens your day as a gentle body exfoliator that polishes skin's surface, removing cellular debris. The richly scented formula contains an advanced blend of essential oil to soothe, smooth and regenerate skin all over.
• Kai Body Polish
  Prepare skin for superior moisture with this luscious sugar and salt scrub. Feels and smells gorgeous!
• Qtica Mandarin Honey Sugar Scrub
  Exfoliating has never been sweeter. Infused with vitamin E and aloe vera, this divinely-scented, sugar body scrub exfoliates the skin, improving circulation as it smoothes, softens, and leaves behind a scent to die for!