Why you should use a body scrub

Radiant skin, without blemishes and a beautiful tan in summer. Something everyone wants. Fortunately, this is something you too can get. Scrubbing is a great way to achieve this. Not enough men do it yet. It wouldn't be necessary or it would only make the skin drier. And those are just some of the common untruths heard. Even among women, it's still not actually done enough. While it has so many benefits.

So let us explain to you why you too can benefit so much from exfoliating your body. We explain what it does, what the benefits are and which scrub you can use.

What is the point of exfoliating?

It all starts with our skin cells. These renew themselves throughout the day. You lose about 30,000 skin cells every minute. So you are literally getting new skin. All those dead skin cells just stay behind and don't all fall off on their own. This causes your skin to look drab and can clog your pores. Also, your living skin is less able to absorb nutrients that come from outside. An exfoliation scrubs all those dead skin cells off the skin making your skin nice and smooth and shiny again. Actually, a very simple but effective principle that has been used for centuries.

The benefits of a body scrub

Faster and longer tan with a body scrub

Yes really. Many people think that a scrub actually removes the tan, but nothing could be further from the truth. It makes your skin tan much better and even stay tanned longer. The pigment cells are created in the lower layer of skin. A body scrub removes the top layer of the skin and this ensures that the pigment in the lower layer is better. Because your skin can now absorb nutrients better, you will also be able to enjoy that beautiful tan longer.

Less acne

By exfoliating, your pores are less likely to clog because you are removing dead skin cells. This significantly reduces the risk of acne. Rather, do not use a scrub if you are currently suffering from acne. The granules can break it up and cause wounds and scarring.

A body scrub can prevent ingrown hairs

Often ingrown hairs cannot pass through the skin because they are blocked by accumulation of dead skin cells. With a body scrub, you remove these dead skin cells and hairs have free rein.

A body scrub helps against dry skin

What is often thought is that exfoliating only makes skin drier. When you exfoliate, you remove dead skin cells, allowing healthy and living skin to emerge and absorb nutrients much more easily. Should you exfoliate too often, of course, it has no beneficial effect. But it is precisely when you suffer from dry skin that exfoliating makes a lot of sense. Dry skin consists of an accumulation of dead skin cells that sometimes show up as flakes.

How often should men exfoliate?

That depends a bit on the type of skin you have. Every day we wouldn't recommend anyone. For normal to oily skin, 1-2 times a week is sufficient. Do you have sensitive skin? Then it's better not to do it more often than once a month. If you are going on vacation and plan to sunbathe, make sure to exfoliate at least a day before and not right before you lay down to bake.

How to use a body scrub as a man

Men are often asked how to use a body scrub. This is no different than with women. You can use a body scrub as follows:

• Moisten your skin. Easiest is to scrub while showering.
• Scrub yourself with circular motions. Start at the bottom of the body and work your way up. Do it gently or you will damage your skin.
• When you are done you can rinse it off with just water.