How to Use a Body Scrub

Are you feeling tired of having skin that looks dull and dry on your body? Want to level up your body care routine? Body creams and butters are excellent products to maintain the smoothness and radiance of your appearance. But why stop there? To give your body that extra oomph, it’s time to learn how to use a body scrub.

You may already be familiar with the number one perk of exfoliation: skin that feels softer and smoother. Why stop at your face? Your whole body can experience that satiny smooth sensation with the help of body scrubs! With the right product and proper use, you’ll say hello to a baby-soft complexion in no time.

Here at Lionesse, we emphasize that body exfoliation goes a long way! Just like how exfoliation on the face is essential, exfoliating your body is a must too. Buckle up as we explore how to use a body scrub and its incredible benefits for your skin. Let’s go!

Types of Body Scrubs

Before discussing how to use a body scrub, let’s talk about what it is and its different types.

A body scrub is a mechanical type of exfoliator that physically removes the dead outer layers of your skin. You might think that sounds painful or uncomfortable, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

A body scrub’s primary ingredient is tiny granules that physically scrape on your skin. They are typically suspended in an oil base and are so small you might not even feel them.

Here are the most common types of body scrub:

Sugar Scrub

Sugar scrubs are gentle on the skin because they are not abrasive. Fine sugar particles provide gentle and soft exfoliation, making them a good option for sensitive areas. You won’t need to worry about feeling any burn while using a sugar scrub.

Coffee Scrub

As the name implies, the primary ingredient is coffee. The coffee compounds in the scrub may offer additional benefits on top of the exfoliation, giving your complexion a glow.

Salt Scrub

Want an even more complete clean? Grab a salt scrub! Salt particles are slightly coarser than sugar and coffee scrubs, giving you a deeper clean.

Will A Body Scrub Harm My Skin?

Knowing these common types of body scrubs may be a scary idea. You may think, “aren’t the coarse particles of the body scrub just going to irritate my skin?” 

That question is why you should never skimp on quality. Higher-end body scrubs use ultra-fine particles that will help gently polish your skin.

So, don’t just grab the first body scrub you see! It’s vital to do a little research before adding it to your cart. It would be best if you took note of your scrub’s ingredients and how its formula will help your skin. After all, caring for your body includes being aware of the products you apply.

Introducing The Lionesse Body Scrub

The good news? We at Lionesse have done the research just for you!

We are happy to introduce you to the Lionesse Body Scrub. This lightly scented, gentle exfoliant will help remove flaky skin and other impurities. Using this regularly will leave you feeling smooth, clean, and refreshed!

But there’s one secret ingredient we added to make the experience so much better. Can you guess what it is? Let’s go over the main ingredients of the body scrub:

Sea Salt

Sea salt is naturally a “scrubby” element. But beyond that, it is an excellent exfoliant that may have the following benefits:

• Relaxes the feel of the pores
• Gives the complexion a glow
• Rebalances how oily or dry the skin feels

Mineral Oil

Think of this ingredient as a barrier between your skin and the outside world that helps reduce water loss. The oil also slips into the cracks of the skin, leaving a softer finish. So if you’ve got dry skin, this is the perfect product for you!

Diamond Powder

Voila! Diamond powder: our special ingredient. Diamonds aren’t just for beautiful jewelry; they’re also for beautiful, soft-looking skin. Diamonds offer unique benefits to the skin when ground into fine microparticles and used in a body scrub. As the hardest material known to man, you can rest assured that everything you want to remove from your skin is coming right off after a diamond scrub.

Lionesse’s diamond powder scrub may give you unique benefits that other scrubs can’t match:

• Reduce the appearance of sun damage
• Deeper hydration
• Give your skin a brighter look

Are you feeling excited yet? It’s time to learn how to use a body scrub!

The Lionesse Guide on How to Use a Body Scrub

Now you know why you should give the older skin cells the heave-ho! And with the Lionesse Body Scrub, you’ll be sure that exfoliation is your skin’s best friend. But to experience that refreshing glow, you’ll have to learn how to use a body scrub properly. 

Here’s our in-depth guide on how to use a body scrub. (An insider tip – keep reading until the end for some treats!):

Step 1: Take a Nice, Warm Shower to Cleanse Your Body

The most crucial step is to ensure your skin is clean and free of dirt. Like your facial skincare routine, you’ll want to start with a cleanser to help remove any dirt and impurities lying on top of your skin. After rinsing thoroughly, your body is now ready for exfoliation; you don’t want to use a body scrub for dirt that comes off easily with soap and cleanser — save it for the intense job of a deep clean!

It’s best to step under a warm shower. Why is this? The warm water will help unclog your pores, letting your scrub work. With this, the body scrub will be able to perform its duties: remove dirt and dead skin cells.

Before you proceed to the next step, turn off the water. You don’t want the running water to wash off your body scrub before it can begin its work on your skin.

Step 2: Gently Scrub All Over Your Body

Grab some body scrub using your hands and gently work it into your skin. The keyword here is “gentle.” You don’t want to be harsh on your skin! Start at the tops of your feet and then work your way upwards. 

You might wonder, “What’s with starting on your feet and then upwards?” Well, this procedure may improve blood circulation in your body, improving the appearance of your skin!

Apply your scrub in circular motions. Pay attention to the areas with thicker skin, like your elbows and knees. Don’t forget your fingers, toes, and the soles of your feet! They need some good loving as well.

Another tip: relax! Your skin will look brighter and softer after the scrub, but stressing out over it may negate its effects.

Step 3: Thoroughly Rinse the Body Scrub Off Your Body 

Now that you’ve reached every nook and cranny of your body with the body scrub, it’s time to rinse it all off. And when we say all, we mean every single bit of the body scrub! It’s critical to make sure your body is completely free of the scrub: leaving it on your skin for too long can cause irritation.

So, make sure you also run every part of your body with water. Pay extra attention to specific areas where particles can get stuck, such as your groin, the back of your knees, and your neck.

Plus, after rinsing, it’s the perfect time for a shave if you need one!

Step 4: Follow Through With a Moisturizer

No body scrub routine is complete without a moisturizer to finish it off. Moisturizing is a key step you don’t want to miss. Exfoliation may strip your skin of its moisture, even if you use a gentle body scrub. Exfoliation also leaves your skin open and ready to receive nutrients, making the time after your scrub the best time to apply a lotion or moisturizer.

First off, gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Remember — never scrub your skin with a towel. You may already know that scrubbing a towel on your face can be harsh. The same reasoning applies to the rest of your body. You want to avoid any form of irritation. 

Again, always pat your skin gently!

As a bonus for getting this far, here are our favorite body moisturizers:

1. Lionesse Body Cream

Our Body Cream is infused with pearl powder and formulated to moisturize the skin. Using this regularly will leave your skin with a radiant appearance and a soft feeling. All you have to do is massage an ample amount onto dry and cleansed skin.

2. Lionesse Body Butter

Do you want to go a step further and give your skin a satin-smooth finish? Try our Body Butter, enriched with the benefits of shea butter. You’ll feel protected from the outside while still feeling soft with this amazing body butter.

Additional Tips From Lionesse

Think you’re already well-versed on how to use a body scrub? Here’s the deal: we haven’t laid out all the cards yet for using a body scrub!

As another treat just for you, here are six more additional tips on how to use a body scrub:

1. Mind Your Pressure!

Don’t use a lot of pressure when you use your body scrub. Scrubbing harder doesn’t help remove the dead skin. Instead of exfoliating, you may only damage your skin and create micro-abrasions — tiny wounds that can be itchy or even painful. Be gentle and let the scrub do the work for you.

2. Temperature is Key

Warm showers are heaven-sent. However, make sure to monitor the temperature of the water. Hot showers may contribute to your skin’s dryness, so test the water temperature before entering. Your elbow is a great body part for checking the temperature because it’s more sensitive to heat. If the temperature is comfortable, step in. Otherwise, adjust it.

3. Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

Body scrubs will work differently for different people; it all depends on your skin type and your skin’s sensitivity. At the end of the day, you are the person who knows your skin the best. Feel free to personalize your body care regimen; if you have sensitive skin, you may want to start by using a body scrub once a week.

4. Never Scrub With an Injury or a Sunburn

Using a body scrub with an injury or sunburn will only hurt. Exfoliating an injury or burn won’t make it better; you may disrupt or slow your body’s healing. It’s best to allow your skin to recover first before using a body scrub.

5. Your Face is Different From Your Body

Using a body scrub helps soften the feel of your skin, making it look youthful and supple. You may feel tempted to use it on your face to get the same benefit, but that’s not always a good idea. Body scrubs work best on your body, not your face. Exfoliating your face with a body scrub may lead to irritation.

6. Don’t Forget to do a Patch Test!

It is essential to always listen to your body. Don’t skip the patch test if it’s your first time using a body scrub. You never know how your skin will react to a specific ingredient. But if you don’t feel any form of irritation, then the body scrub is yours to enjoy. 

Quality Self Care With Lionesse

Want to learn more about how to use a body scrub? Excited to expand your body care regimen even further? Lionesse is here to help you care for your body. After all, you’ve got just the one, so let’s care for it as best as we can!

Most of the time, skincare routines tend to focus on the face. But at Lionesse, we believe that skincare is for the whole body. Furthermore, we have combined several superstar skin ingredients to provide you with the ultimate body scrub experience. And guess what? You deserve it!

For more gem-infused skincare formulas, check out our best-sellers here.