Exfoliating dull skin can result in wonders beyond your imagination. Yes, this is not an exaggeration and you will know this if you have ever used a body scrub for exfoliating your skin. But selecting the right scrubs may be quite a headache for you. How will it react with your skin? Will it cause any allergies or eruptions? Which scrub is the best available? If these questions are bothering you a lot, you surely need to read on.

There are a lot of considerations before choosing a body scrub and frankly, what suits hundreds of others may not suit you. For example a salt scrub is harmful for sensitive skin and so, if you have this type of skin, you have to more careful and choosy than a person with normal skin. The key is to know your skin type and allergies, if any. Only then can you use a scrub without worries. Of course your preferences and budget also play a role in the selection process, albeit a minor one.

So, with that sorted out, lets have a look at how you can choose a body scrub.

1. The most important ingredient of a body scrub is the granules in it. These are what help in the actual process of exfoliation. So, you can make your selection based on the type of granules you are looking for. The size of granules in scrubs can vary from fine particles to large grains. Needless to say, the larger grains provide a thorough scrubbing whereas the smaller granules aid a mild exfoliation.

The common substances which supply these granules are sea salts, oatmeal, strawberries, white sugar, pumice and coffee beans. Synthetic granules are also found in some scrubs these days. Generally fine granules with blunt edges are the best bets, because they cannot harm your skin in any way, even if you scrub too hard. Coarser granules can be better for areas of your body where the skin is thicker, such as the knees and joints.

2. Your skin type should also influence your choice of scrub. For example, if you have dry skin, go for a scrub that has a moisturizing cream as its base. Even ingredients such as chocolate, honey and almond oil can help improve your dry skin.

If you have oily skin, avoid scrubs with oils as important ingredients. Instead go for scrubs with oatmeal, papaya or lemon for best results.

By now you may have got a fair idea about what to consider before choosing a scrub. So, keep that in mind when you go out to buy a scrub the next time.

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