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12 Delectable Sugar Body Scrubs for Your Sweetest Buns Yet

Sugar, spice, and environmentally nice

by Sanja Savic | COMMENT

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Beyond the multitude of intoxicating fragrances and indulgent textures, sugar body scrubs offer a multitude of advantages for our skin's health and appearance. At the heart of sugar scrubs lies their exfoliating prowess: the natural granules of sugar gently yet effectively remove dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, more radiant complexion. Unlike some harsher exfoliants, sugar is inherently gentle, making it suitable for all skin types, including those with sensitivity concerns (depending on other ingredients in the formula). Also unlike some other exfoliators, microbead, for instance, sugar dissolves naturally in our water systems, feeding the environment, not causing it harm.

As for the benefits to our skin, sugar scrubs boast hydrating properties. As they exfoliate, they also attract moisture to the skin, which adds to its suppleness and nourishment. Nowadays, not only can we choose between many scents that can make us feel like we're getting an aromatherapy treatment, but these new-gen sugar body scrubs also come with covetable ingredients previously limited to facial care, like retinol, AHAs, botanical oils, clay, and many more; some have been formulated specifically for our tush, even. Some double as a scalp exfoliator, making them perfect for that everything shower. Just one use per week can yield noticeable improvements in skin texture, tone, and overall radiance. Whether you want to address rough patches, feel smoother, or simply indulge in self-care through body nurture, sugar body scrubs are a naturally effective, environment-friendly, and oh-so-sweet way to do it.

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