Sugar vs Salt Scrubs


Just Scratching the Surface: The Nitty Gritty on Sugar vs. Salt Scrubs

April 5, 2012 in Notes from a Natural Formulator, Organic Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , , ,
Bulgarian Lavender Calming Sea Salt Glow
Bulgarian Lavender Calming Sea Salt Glow
Nothing instantaneously transforms dry, scaly skin like an exfoliating organic salt glow or sugar polish treatment, but few of us know why or how to choose between the two.  For the most part, the basics for each product are almost identical, consisting essentially of oil and an exfoliant, in the form of either salt or sugar crystals. Both also perform triple duty by cleansing, removing dead skin cells and moisturizing simultaneously, with the added benefit of increasing blood circulation and oxygen to the skin, resulting in that lovely “glow”.
However, depending on your skin type and when you typically use the scrub, you may want to choose one or the other
Sea salt has many wonderful qualities for the skin, not the least of which is its antiseptic properties, which cleanse, heal and detoxify at the same time as buffing away dead skin cells and speeding new cell turnover. However, because of its antiseptic nature, it can be slightly drying or irritating to sensitive skin, and no matter what skin type you have, you’ll want to make sure to use a salt glow before shaving, for it can cause stinging on freshly abraded skin.

Sugar also has unique benefits due to its mild glycolic acid content–a natural Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA)–which dissolves dead skin tissue chemically as well as mechanically buffing it away, making way for new cell production. Since sugar does not have antiseptic action, it can be used on sensitive skin and applied before as well as after shaving. However, for the cleanest, smoothest shave and to help prevent ingrown hairs, a scrub of either kind is best used beforehand.
Coconut Lime Organic Sugar Polish
Coconut Lime Organic Sugar Polish
At WoodSprite, we offer both refining Sea Salt Glows in four aromatherapeutic scent blends, and three smoothing Organic Sugar Polishes to suit your unique needs. Please feel free to visit our website for more information.

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