What are the side effects of scrubs and what is the difference between them and bath salts?

Scrub is used to clean the skin, and its function is somewhat similar to facial cleanser. So what are the side effects of scrub? What is the difference between scrubs and bath salts?

What are the side effects of scrubs?

The scrub itself has no side effects. Scrub contains uniform fine particles and belongs to the type of skin cleansing product. It is mainly used to remove deep dirt from the skin. By rubbing the particles on the skin, aged keratin and dead skin are removed, thereby whitening and smoothing the skin and allowing the skin to better absorb nutrients in skin care products. It has no side effects, but if used improperly, it will have side effects.

The difference between scrub and bath salts

1. Different ingredients

Scrub: Scrub is an emulsified cleansing product composed of uniform fine particles. It is divided into plant-based, chemical-based, and floral essential oil-based scrubs. Plant-based scrubs contain natural plants such as almonds, red beans, papayas, and oats; chemical-based scrubs contain artificial particles such as alumina and silica; floral essential oil-based scrubs contain trace elements from natural flowers.

Bath salts: Bath salts contain herbs, natural land salt, natural sea salt, minerals and plant essential oils. They also contain a variety of trace elements such as calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, etc. needed by the human body.

2. Different effects

Scrub: The main function of scrub is to remove deep dirt, aging cuticles and dead skin from the skin. It can also shrink large pores. Long-term use can also brighten the skin tone and make the skin smoother and softer.

Bath salts: Bath salts have many functions. When used on the face, they can reduce T-zone oil, acne and dark spots. When used on the hair, they can prevent dandruff. When used on the armpits, they can remove armpit odor, etc. It is a good thing that can shrink skin pores, whiten, smoothen, remove spots and acne.

3. Different frequency of use

Scrub: Scrubs are divided into facial scrubs and body scrubs. Due to their strong cleaning power, it is recommended that body scrubs be used once a week and facial scrubs once every two weeks or a month.

Bath salts: Bath salts are made of natural ingredients and are less irritating to the skin when used. Salt also has bactericidal and antibacterial effects, which are good for the skin. However, no matter how good something is, frequent use will cause irritation to the skin. Therefore, it is recommended to use it 1-2 times a week.

4. Different usage methods

Scrub: Before using scrub, clean your skin first and keep it clean and moist. Take an appropriate amount of scrub and apply it evenly to the body. Massage in circular motions for 3-5 minutes and then wash it off with clean water.

Bath salt: Bath salt is usually used for bathing. The body needs to be cleaned before use. When using, add 3 spoons of bath salt into the bathtub, then enter the bathtub and massage the body with the bath salt water. If there is no bathtub at home, you can use a sponge to dip a small amount of bath salt and massage the body directly. After the massage, wash with clean water, which can also have the same effect.

This is the end of the introduction to relevant knowledge about scrubs. Please pay attention to the difference between scrubs and bath salts.