WHY WE SCRUB

So to have the healthiest and smoothest skin possible, exfoliating is key. Here are some benefits
you can get from exfoliating skin on the body about two-to-four times a week:

Helps smooth skin

Help reduce the appearance of dark spots or age spots
Minimize the appearance of large pores
Get smoother elbows and knees
Allow your moisturizer to work better
Help prevent ingrown hairs and make hair removal easier
Smooth razor bumps
Reduce stress

BENEFITS OF A BODY SCRUB

If you're not using a body scrub then you're missing out on a number of benefits that other skin
care products don't provide. So just what are the benefits of a body scrub?

Body Scrub Benefit # 1 - Makes Skin Look Fresh And Rejuvenated

Essentially the benefits of using a body scrub are the removal of dead skin cells from the body and
impurities, leaving you feeling fresh and your skin looking rejuvenated and revitalized.

Body Scrub Benefits # 2 - Makes Skin Look More Youthful

Exfoliating dead skin cells tends to remove the dull and lacklustre appearance of the skin. Humans
shed skin cells daily (anywhere from 11,000-23,000 skin cells an hour) and it usually takes about
27 to 30 days before new skin cells reach the top layer of the skin (stratum corneum). Using a
body scrub regularly will help make your skin look more vibrant and youthful.

Body Scrub Benefits # 3 - Moisturizing Benefits

Benefits of body scrubs through the removal of dead skin cells as a result of exfoliation with a
mild body scrub extend to moisturizing as it allows for the easy absorption of a skin moisturizer
into the healthy skin. Ideally, the best body scrub is one that not only acts as a gentle enfoliant but
moisturizes at the same time! All of the Volcanic Earth body scrubs do both.

Body Scrub Benefits # 4: Improved Self Tanning

More and more people are using self tanners rather than increase their risk of skin cancer through
exposure to the damaging effects of too much sun. The important thing to know here is that to
achieve a realistic "fake" tan using a self tanner is to exfoliate with a gentle body scrub first. If you
don't do this to remove any dead skin cells then you run the risk of ending up with a blotchy look
as the self tanner will darken areas where more dead skin cells acculate (such as the elbows and
knees). If you want a natural looking tan and you use a self tanner then using a suitable body scrub
before applying the tanning product is essential.

Top 10 Benefits Of Scrubbing Your Skin:

In case you don’t know why you must go for an exfoliation session, at least once a week, here
are the top 10 reasons to give you that much needed nudge!

1. For A Squeaky Clean Skin:

Scrubbing gives you clean skin, free from dirt, oil, and sweat. Actually, the bottles of cleansing
milk, face wash and facial cleansers cannot pull out all the dust that accumulates in the pores of
your skin. Scrubbing does this job successfully. Make your own facial scrub with brown sugar and
honey and use it twice a week to see the difference.

2. Frees Your Skin From Flakes:

Flaky skin looks hideous! It clearly signals the fact that you don’t take care of it the way you
should. In fact, flaky skin also gives rise to dry patches. It allows dead cells accumulate over time.
Scrubbing your skin can help you deal with flaky skin effectively.

3. Helps In Removing Dead Cells:

Dead cells make your skin look dull and tired. Why let them build up on the layers of your skin?
Scrub them off with a gentle scrub.

4. Adds Glow To Skin:

Exfoliation can actually make your skin glow. Soak rice in milk for two hours. Then grind it into a
paste and scrub your face to get glowing skin in no time.

5. Removes Dark Patches:

Do you know that scrubbing could even help in removing dark patchy skin? Add a spoon of
yoghurt to a spoon of crushed walnuts. Use this scrub twice a week to get desired results. It is
especially effective on knuckles, elbows and knees.

6. Removes Acne Scars:

Exfoliation helps in doing away with acne scars. Prepare a basic scrub using two spoons of baking
soda and a spoon of water. Make a paste and use it on your face to treats the ugly marks left
behind by acne.

7. Prevents Ingrown Hair:

Ingrown hair is a perennial problem and scrubbing is the solution to prevent this problem. Squeeze
out the juice of two lemons and add a cup of sugar to it. Add some water and use this scrub to
prevent ingrown hair. You may add a few drops of tea tree oil because it has antiseptic properties.
You can use it after 2 or 3 days of waxing for effective results.

8. For Smooth Skin:

Smooth skin is the key to a more beautiful you. Use a scrub made out of a cup of ground almonds,
two spoons of honey and milk cream. This scrub will not only make your skin look flawlessly
smooth, but will also make it soft and well-nourished from within.

9. Improves The Texture Of Your Skin:

Scrubbing your skin gives you clean and smooth skin with an improved texture.

10. Promotes Clear Complexion:

As soon as the flakes, dead cells, blemishes and accumulated impurities are done away with, what
do you expect in return? The answer is-clear complexion! And if the scrub has natural skin
whitening ingredients, the effect is even better.

When you want to give your skin the royal treatment, start with a body scrub right in your own
shower. Choose a body scrub that fits your style—sugar, salt, silica, or jojoba beads do the
scrubbing while oils, butters, glycerin and other emollients provide moisture. These ingredients
will help to polish and leave your skin beautifully renewed and buffed.

Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive at Thymes about how to use a body
scrub:

1. What is the best way to use body scrub? You can use body scrubs in the bath or shower. To
avoid damaging your skin, make sure your body is thoroughly wet and softened with warm water
– overly hot water can dry your skin. Apply scrub with hands. Cover your body with an adequate
amount of body scrub, and using circular motions, massage it into your skin. Rinse off and follow
up with a moisturizing body lotion afterwards.

2. How often should people use body scrubs? Because your skin is delicate, you should only use
body scrubs once or twice per week. If you’ve never used a body scrub before, make sure you test
the body scrub on a small patch of your skin.

3. What are the key benefits of using body scrubs? The main benefit of body scrubs is how they
aide in removing dead skin cells, which helps promote clearer and softer skin. The added
advantages of using a body scrub can include skin-smoothing benefits; you can enjoy the
invigorating and satisfying feeling of a massage in your own home with body scrubs.
4. What are the recommended routines for skin care? Thoroughly wet skin. Apply exfoliating body
scrub with your hands to help remove dead skin cells. Rinse off your skin. Pat your skin dry and
immediately apply a moisturizing body lotion to help lock in moisture.

5. Is it important to apply body lotion after using a body scrub? Anything you apply on your skin
after using a body scrub will be absorbed more rapidly. Applying a hydrating body lotion is the
most important after-scrub product to help seal moisture in your skin.

How To Use Body Scrub

6. What is the proper way to use body scrubs to help relieve dry skin? Body scrubs are great for
exfoliating dry skin because they remove the dry, dead skin cells and help you to nourish the fresh,
new skin underneath. The result is soft, glowing skin all over. When you want to use a body scrub
to help relieve your dry skin, the most important part is using a moisturizing body scrub and
following up with a moisturizing body lotion. This two-step approach is key in helping to relieve
your dry skin.

7. When should I not use a body scrub? If your skin is irritated in any way – particularly if you
have a sunburn or rash, you should not use a body scrub. The scrub can irritate the skin even more
and make the healing process your skin needs to go through last even longer. In these situations,
use a body wash instead and follow up with a good layering of body lotion to help your skin
recover.

8. How do you use body scrubs before manicures and pedicures? To get the most out of your
manicure and pedicure, exfoliate your hands and feet with body scrubs before going to the spa or
salon. To help elongate the effects of your manicure or pedicure, continue using body scrubs about
once a week. This will help keep your skin smooth.

9. Should you use a body scrub before or after shaving? Use body scrubs before shaving to avoid a
stinging sensation on irritated skin. As always, be sure to use a moisturizing body lotion after
shaving.

At Thymes, we love body scrubs. They help to reveal the natural glow of your skin by exfoliating,
buffing, and moisturizing your skin. Next time you’re in the shower, treat your skin to a nice body
scrub from Thymes.