Why you should use a body scrub

A radiant skin, without blemishes and a beautiful brown glow in the summer. Something everyone wants. Fortunately, this is something you can also achieve. Scrubbing is a good way to achieve this. Not enough men do it yet. It is said to be unnecessary or it would only make the skin drier. And those are just some of the commonly heard falsehoods. Even among women, it is actually not done enough. While it has so many benefits.

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

What is the purpose of scrubbing?

It all starts with our skin cells. These renew themselves throughout the day. You lose about 30,000 skin cells every minute. So you literally get new skin. All those dead skin cells, however, remain behind and do not all fall off the skin by themselves. This makes your skin look dull and your pores can become clogged. Also, your living skin can absorb nutrients from the outside less well. A scrub scrubs all those dead skin cells off the skin, making your skin smooth and shiny again. Actually, a very simple but effective principle that has been used for centuries.

The benefits of a body scrub

Get tanned faster and longer with a body scrub

Yes, really. Many people think that a scrub removes the tan, but nothing could be further from the truth. It ensures that your skin becomes much more beautifully tanned and even stays tanned longer. The pigment cells are produced in the lower skin layer. A body scrub removes the top layer of the skin, allowing the pigment in the lower layer to come into its own better. Because your skin can now absorb nutrients better, you will also be able to enjoy that beautiful tan longer.

Less acne

By scrubbing, your pores will become less clogged because you remove dead skin cells. This significantly reduces the chance of acne. Preferably do not use a scrub when you currently have acne. The grains can break it and cause wounds and scars.

A body scrub can prevent ingrown hairs

Often, ingrown hairs cannot come through the skin because they are blocked by an accumulation of dead skin cells. With a body scrub, you remove these dead skin cells, giving hairs free play again.

A body scrub helps against dry skin

It is often thought that scrubbing only makes the skin drier. When you scrub, you remove dead skin cells, revealing the healthy and living skin, which can absorb nutrients much more easily. If you scrub too often, of course, it does not have a beneficial effect. But especially when you suffer from dry skin, scrubbing makes a lot of sense. Dry skin consists of an accumulation of dead skin cells that you sometimes see as flakes.

How often should men scrub for the best results?

That depends a bit on the type of skin you have. We wouldn't recommend doing it every day to 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 than once a month. When you go on vacation and plan to sunbathe, make sure to scrub at least a day before and not right before you start sunbathing.

How to use a body scrub as a man

It is often asked how men should use a body scrub. This is no different than for women. You can use a body scrub as follows:

• Moisten your skin. The easiest way 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, otherwise you will damage your skin.
• When you're done, you can rinse it off with just water.