What are soft facial scrubs and what are the features of their use. The best luxury facial scrubs

Exfoliation of the skin is indicated not only for women, but also for men. © Getty Images

A facial scrub should be in every woman's arsenal. This cosmetic product cleanses the skin and pores, gently exfoliates, freeing the epidermis from dead cells. As a result, a fresher complexion is guaranteed.

We wrote in detail about all the benefits of a soft scrub.

Let us remind you that a soft facial scrub is suitable for all skin types:

normal;

• combined.

Features of the composition

Such delicate products use tiny abrasive particles, ground almost into flour. Abrasives include:

ground nut shells;

pumice microparticles;

microparticles of apricot kernels.

But they are not the only ones responsible for the exfoliating qualities of the scrub. Here are a few more ingredients:

Who is it suitable for?

As a rule, a facial scrub is suitable for everyone - women and men, very young, young and old. When used correctly, there can be no negative effects, only benefits. The tool performs several tasks at once:

1. 1

   cleanses the skin;

2. 2

   provides massage during application;

3. 3

   prepares the skin for subsequent care.

Despite the mildness of the product, the facial scrub should be used no more than 1-2 times a week. It is better to focus on the condition of the skin.

Top 3 best soft scrubs

According to the editors of the site, the products from the list below are best suited for use at home.

Double scrub “Endless freshness. Rose + lotus”, L’Oréal Paris

This scrub contains two types of exfoliating beads, infused with lotus and rose extracts to leave your skin feeling smooth. The product promotes matting. Recommended for those with combination and normal skin.

Gommage exfoliant with sugar particles and rose water Rose Sugar Scrub, Lancôme

Sugar particles gently exfoliate the skin and make it softer and smoother.

Scrub + wash gel + mask Normaderm, Vichy

The product contains everything you need to cleanse oily and combination skin: white clay and acids - salicylic and glycolic.

Soft scrub recipes to make at home

Honey, sugar, apricots are widely used in home recipes to prepare a mild facial scrub. © Getty Images

The passion for homemade recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation is experiencing a new wave of popularity. If you want to experiment, here are some mask options for gently exfoliating your skin.

Mask with kiwi and banana

Take half a kiwi, 1/3 banana and mix until smooth. Cleanse your face and apply the mixture with gentle movements, avoiding the eye area. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off and use moisturizing or nourishing care products.

Mask with honey and salt

Heat 1 tbsp. l. honey and add a pinch of fine salt to it. Mix and apply the mixture to your face. While the honey is warm, gently massage your skin over massage lines without affecting the area around the eyes. Rinse it off. Don't forget that honey can cause allergies. Be careful and monitor your skin reaction.

9 caring and effective means

Many people are skeptical about scrubs, preferring only salon care to home exfoliation. Indeed, scrubs need to be chosen with extreme caution, and yet they cannot be underestimated either - a properly selected product guarantees ideal express care, after which your skin will look fresh, smooth and radiant. Our review includes 9 of the best scrubs that promise effective cleansing and care at the same time.

Black Erborian mask-scrub

This is exactly the case when you want to try a product simply because it appearance impressive. But the effect of the scrub mask deserves a separate enthusiastic review (without exaggeration). Korean cosmetologists believe that the main indicator healthy skin- natural matte finish. And yet the mask is good not only because of the matte effect: the product also lightens blackheads, polishes and evens out the complexion.

Payot Exfoliating Jelly Oil

Payot advocates for making exfoliation as comfortable as possible for any skin type, but especially for delicate and sensitive skin. This jelly, which turns into a soft oil upon contact with water, can hardly be called a scrub, but it exfoliates just as well due to polishing granules that gradually dissolve, leaving the skin clean and fresh.

Benefit Cleanser & Exfoliator

This product is like a soft cream and weightless foam at the same time. It is suitable for those who do not like multi-stage care: here you will effective removal any makeup, and cleansing pores. Contains jojoba oil, which provides care and a healthy glow.

Physiological scrub La Roche-Posay

Each new La Roche-Posay product is an innovation for sensitive skin. The popular exfoliant scrub is also constantly transforming into a better version of itself. The weightless texture delicately cleanses the skin, evens out its surface and stimulates cellular renewal.

Vichy Peeling Mask

The brand's first mask with volcanic stone and fruit acids - this duo gently exfoliates, smoothes and fills the skin with radiance. The texture of the balm lies softly on the face and cools. Bonus - invigorating aroma of apples, black currants and freesia.

Sugar facial scrub L"Oréal

A delicate scrub with a melting texture is ideal not only for the face, but also for the lips. It contains three natural sugars - brown, yellow and white, as well as acai powder, which is responsible for exfoliation and moisturizing. The product works as a storage device - after just a few uses, the skin becomes smoother and softer.

Glow Scrub L "Occitane "White Queen"

Truly a royal scrub, the effect of which is visible after the first use. The tool removes dark spots and tightens pores, is easy to apply and does not irritate the skin.

Comfort Zone Cleansing Scrub

An exfoliant that removes impurities and unclogs pores, suitable for all skin types, especially oily, problematic and combination skin. Life hack: apply the product once or twice a week to dry skin. If your skin is sensitive, use a small amount of water.

Cleansing scrub Medik8

This product was created specifically for daily use. The exfoliating particles contained in the scrub gently cleanse and dissolve without damaging the skin. Contains AHA (mandelic acid) and BHA ( salicylic acid) hydroxy acids, which reduce pores and promote cellular renewal of the skin.