Does scrub belong to the category of skin cleansing products? What are the skin cleansing products?

There are many exfoliating products on the market, and scrub is one of them. So, what kind of product is scrub? Is scrub considered a skin cleanser? What are the skin cleansing products?

Is scrub a skin cleanser?

Scrubs are a type of skin cleansing product. Scrub refers to an emulsified cleanser containing uniform fine particles. It is mainly used to remove dirt deep in the skin. By rubbing it on the skin, it can peel off aging scaly cuticles and remove dead skin. Using scrub to deep clean the skin and gently exfoliate can help the skin better absorb the nutrients of skin care products.

What are the skin cleansing products?

There are a wide variety of cleansing cosmetics on the market, including soaps, cleansing creams, facial cleansers, makeup remover oils, scrubs, exfoliating creams (liquids), etc. Their main ingredients and functions also have their own unique characteristics.

1. Soap is a commonly used skin cleansing product. It is characterized by its fine and tight texture, rich foam, strong detergency, can be used on the whole body, is relatively inexpensive, and is easy to use.

2. Cleansing cream is a cleaning product with mineral oil as the main component. Mainly used to remove makeup and cleanse excessive oily skin.

3. Facial cleanser is the most popular skin cleansing product on the market, with a wide variety of varieties. It is a liquid soft soap with no alkalinity or with weak alkalinity. Facial cleanser uses surfactants to clean the skin. It is non-irritating to the skin and can leave a moisturizing film on the skin, making the skin delicate and smooth. It is mainly used for daily cleansing and removing light facial makeup.

4. Makeup remover oil is a makeup remover product with mineral oil as the main component. It is mainly used to remove heavy facial makeup and oil-based makeup. Its cleansing mechanism is mainly oil-soluble. It is more effective in cleaning oil-based makeup than cleansing cream, but it is also more irritating to the skin.

5. Scrub is a skin cleansing product containing uniform particles. It is mainly used to remove dirt deep in the skin. By rubbing it on the skin, it can peel off the aged scaly cuticles, remove dead skin cells, and keep the skin soft and delicate.

6. Exfoliating cream (liquid) is a cleansing product that can help exfoliate aging skin cells. After the exfoliating cream (liquid) is attached to the skin, the acidic substances in it dissolve the keratinized cells. When these creams or liquids are rubbed off or removed, the dissolved keratinized cells can be taken off together, which has the effect of purifying the skin.

Three types of scrubs

1. Plant type: The scrub particles of this scrub are natural plants such as almonds, red beans, papaya, oats, etc. The advantage is that it contains natural lipids and vitamins to moisturize the skin; suitable for facial and body care.

2. Donkey milk type: extracted donkey milk essence, added with natural almond scrub particles. The advantages are rich milky fragrance, stronger whitening effect, and it has the effects of exfoliating, nourishing and moisturizing, and eliminating wrinkles. After washing, the skin can become white, tender and smooth immediately, just like drinking fresh milk.

3. Flower essential oil type: This type of scrub particles are rich in natural flower trace elements. Contains moisturizing factors that can quickly awaken the vitality of the skin; suitable for facial and body care.

Don't mix body scrubs and facial scrubs

Scrubs are divided into body scrubs and facial scrubs. These two types of scrubs are different and cannot be mixed or used alternately. The skin on the face is more delicate and sensitive than that on the body. Using a scrub with small particles and relatively soft ingredients will cause less irritation to the skin. The scrub suitable for the body has large particles, relatively irritating ingredients, and has a very obvious exfoliating effect. Scrubs suitable for the body are not suitable for use on the face, because the large particles and irritating ingredients in body scrubs can cause facial sensitivity. Similarly, facial scrubs are not suitable for the body, because scrubs with small particles and mild ingredients are not very effective in removing dead skin.

Frequency of scrub use

Because scrubs have a strong exfoliating effect, they may also damage the skin while exfoliating. So don’t use it too frequently. Oily skin can use it once every 2 weeks; dry skin or thin facial skin can use it once a month; neutral or combination skin can use it once every 2 weeks. It can be used only on the T-zone. In addition, combination skin can also use it topically on oily or rougher areas. The duration should not be too long, a few minutes will be enough.

How to use scrub

Scrub should be used after cleansing. Dry the skin and apply the scrub directly to the skin surface. If it is a body scrub, wet the body while bathing, apply it after drying. If it is a facial scrub, use it after cleansing and clean the skin again after scrubbing. When using the scrub, apply it gently in circles. You can massage the joints repeatedly several times, but generally not more than five times to avoid over-cleaning. Rinse with clean water after about five to ten minutes.