Besides Relaxation, Here Are 5 Health Benefits Of Frequent Body Scrub

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JAKARTA - Using soap alone is not enough to clean our skin. You need to use a body scrub to clean your skin from dead skin cells.

Body scrubs are made from abrasive ingredients in them such as sugar, salt, and coffee grounds which can make your skin smoother and softer.

These ingredients are usually combined with essential oils or massage oils. Here are the benefits of a body scrub that you must know, launched Healthline, Thursday, June 23.

Removes dead skin cells

Regular body scrub can remove dead skin so that moisture can be absorbed better in the skin. Whatever moisturizer you use on the body after scrubbing, it will quickly seep into the skin because the dead skin cells have been removed.

Open pores

Doing regular scrubbing on the body can clean the pores. So that it can prevent ingrown hairs.

Smooth skin

If there is not enough moisture, the skin will turn dry. As a result, the skin is rough to the touch, textured, dull, and cracked. By removing dead and dry skin cells with a diligent body scrub, the skin becomes smoother and even.

Evens out skin tone

Sun exposure and pollution make the skin look duller. The use of this body scrub can help with dirt, blackheads, or uneven skin tone caused by sunburn.

Relaxation

Made from natural ingredients with varied aromas and types, body scrubs can provide a sensation of relaxation to the body. Combine the use of a body scrub with a body massage or massage that can make the muscles of your body and mind much calmer.