While it is no secret that wrong types of exfoliation scrubs can harm your skin, the importance of scrubbing your skin cannot be underestimated. But should you scrub your skin vigorously for getting that soft, baby like skin? Should people with specific skin conditions do this? Amarjeet Bhatia, Chief Medical Officer at Doctor Insta insists on only using scrubs made with natural ingredients such as sugar, salt, carrier oils, and honey as they are great for the skin.
Harsh skin scrubs are bad for psoriasis: Psoriasis is a common condition, affecting 125 million people worldwide, or a full 2-3% of the world’s population. Psoriasis causes red, itchy patches on the body that may appear scaly. Skin scrubs are bad for psoriasis, which can irritate the skin and bleed the scales. However, a homemade gentle exfoliator made of either honey or coal tar or sweet almond oil and Vitamin E oil works well.
Skin scrubs can be used by people who have impetigo: Skin scrubs can be used for impetigo along with antibacterial soaps as they will prevent the spread of infection.
Eczema patients can use skin scrubs: Sugar scrubs can be used for Eczema as scrubs will help facilitate the removal of dead skin to prevent the skin from flaking or cracking. Skin will soften and smoothen the skin while still retaining the natural moisture.
Which scrubs are better for you- salt or sugar? Sugar scrubs are gentler than salt scrubs because the granule is round and therefore doesn’t have any ability to “cut” the skin. It’s a far better choice for sensitive skin types and the only choice for the face.
Things to look for when buying skin scrub:
Eczema patients can use skin scrubs: Sugar scrubs can be used for Eczema as scrubs will help facilitate the removal of dead skin to prevent the skin from flaking or cracking. Skin will soften and smoothen the skin while still retaining the natural moisture.
Which scrubs are better for you- salt or sugar? Sugar scrubs are gentler than salt scrubs because the granule is round and therefore doesn’t have any ability to “cut” the skin. It’s a far better choice for sensitive skin types and the only choice for the face.
Things to look for when buying skin scrub:
- Scrubbing twice a week is sufficient.
- If you have oily skin, use a gel based scrub.
- If you have dry skin, use a cream based scrub.
- If you have sensitive skin, go for a scrub with super soft granules.
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