Is scrub a liquid? What are the main ingredients of scrub?

Body care is essential. In addition to using body lotion on a daily basis, scrub is also a very important body care tool. So, what does the scrub look like? Is scrub a liquid?

Is scrub a liquid?

It is a liquid. Scrub is an emulsified cream. Strictly speaking, it should be between solid and liquid, called an intermediate substance, like plasticine and egg yolk. Toothpaste is an intermediate substance. However, according to civil aviation regulations, cosmetics, toothpaste and other paste-like products are generally classified as liquids.

What are the main ingredients of scrub?

Scrub refers to an emulsified cleanser containing uniform fine particles. It mainly contains uniform fine particles and insoluble solid abrasives, and is an emulsified cream for deeper cleansing of facial skin. The "sand" in scrub refers to solid particles that have a friction effect. Such solid particles are generally divided into 3 categories:

(1) Plant particles: almond powder, walnut powder and rice powder, etc. Because of its high specific gravity, large particles, oiliness, and inconsistent size (due to its oiliness, the degree of crushing cannot be controlled during crushing), it is not easy to remove during use. However, it has good elasticity, is oily and has low irritation, so it is suitable for dry and sensitive skin.

(2) Synthetic resin powder is a solid particle that is currently used most frequently in scrubs. Its characteristics are: small specific gravity, small particles, uniform size, easy to be washed by water; the particle size can be controlled between 100 and 500 microns, divided into fine sand and coarse sand, which is convenient for users to choose; the particles are micro-spherical, easy to roll, and do not damage the skin; it has an adsorption effect and can absorb skin secretions, so it is better than the other two types of particles in cleaning deep pores.

(3) Mineral powder: fine quartz, borax and shell powder, etc. Because its particles have sharp edges and corners, they may irritate and scratch the skin, so they are rarely used nowadays.

When using, massage the paste on the skin appropriately. While the oil, water and surfactant in the preparation play a cleaning role, the friction of abrasives such as apricot shell powder and nylon powder can remove difficult-to-remove dirt and aging stratum corneum cells accumulated on the skin surface. This type of product should not be used every day. It should be used with caution on dry skin or sensitive skin, and the massage should be moderate to avoid causing skin damage.

Classification of scrubs

Scrubs can be divided into plant type, donkey milk type, essential oil type, pearl powder type, chemical type and floral essential oil type according to their ingredients; scrubs can be divided into facial and body types according to their care.

What is scrub used for?

Scrubs are mainly used to remove deep dirt and dead skin. 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, making the skin more delicate, smooth and elastic.