Sugar Scrub Vs. Salt Scrub

As a woman, I love pampering my skin and love to try out some natural remedies for the same. As a part of the healthy skin regime, I was advised to use body scrubs as they help exfoliate the dead skin and rejuvenate the underlying skin by rehydration. This gives the body an overall glow, and a smooth and velvety appearance.

These body scrubs are very popular during summers when the skin begins to peel and suffer from sunburns. The most common exfoliators used in spas are the salt scrubs, though a new one has been introduced known as the sugar scrub. There are quite a few differences between these products

Sugar Scrub

• Is softer than the salt scrub.
• Stickier than the salt scrub.
• These are more gentle and are better for sensitive skin.
• Dissolve readily in hot water, which makes them less abrasive and coarser than the salt scrub.
• These do not have any mineralization benefits of salt scrub, and are used for facial exfoliation as they are gentle in nature.

• They are best suited for first-time users and people with sensitive skin.
• This is not good for those with excessively rough skin, as it will not help in removing the dead skin.

Salt Scrub

• Is rougher than the sugar scrub.
• Not sticky like the sugar scrub.
• These have therapeutic benefits that help remove the toxins and impurities from skin.
• They are abrasive towards the skin and help smoothen caloused skin.
• These have mineralization properties that help in achieving a healthy skin.

• These are best suited for people with dry and rough skin. They are also good for those with acne, as they absorb excess oil.
• It is a bit irritating and stingy to the skin. Therefore, it should not to be used on sensitive, irritated, or cut skin.

This was something about the difference between sugar and salt scrubs. If you are wondering if you can make homemade scrubs, then the answer is yes. You can read the simple recipes given below that will help you make homemade salt and sugar scrubs.

This is a really simple homemade recipe that you can try preparing at home. All you need is ½ cup sugar and an appropriate amount of cold pressed olive oil, wheat germ, peanut, corn, or sunflower oil to moisten the sugar. Then, gently massage the scrub all over your body and face.

This will help exfoliate dead skin, make the skin look soft, and stimulate the glandular system.

Alternately, you can even try a lemon sugar scrub that contains 1 cup sugar, ½ cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest (grated).

Mix these ingredients and use the paste as a body and face scrub. You can even use a tea sugar scrub by mixing 2 cups white sugar, 1 cup honey, 2 tablespoons tea, and 5 drops of vanilla. You can repeat the scrub twice a month to make your skin look softer.

Ingredients :

• ½ cup fine sea salt
• ¼ cup oatmeal (ground, uncooked)
• ¼ cup flaxseed oil
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 8 drops geranium oil

Just mix all the ingredients and use the paste as a body exfoliator. If it feels a bit harsh, you can add some water to make it a bit smoother. 

You can even try making salt scrubs by adding your favorite essential oils. You need 3 cups of fine sea salt, ¾ cup olive oil, ¾ cup almond oil, and a few drops of essential oil of your choice. Mix these ingredients together and use it as an exfoliating scrub. You can store the extra scrub in a sealed glass jar.

This was some information related to sugar and salt scrubs. You can choose the scrub that suits your needs and skin type. It is always a good idea to indulge yourself with a gentle massage with these body scrubs. It not only helps your skin glow and look velvety soft, but also helps refresh you. So go ahead and pamper yourself with some useful beauty tips for girls and women.