How to pick a body & Face scrub based on your skin type?

We have heard a lot of buzz around the importance of moisturizing the skin and applying SPF, however, it is essential to know that exfoliating the skin is equally important. With time, dead skin cells, dirt, dust, grime and other pollutants clog the skin which then leads to pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Exfoliation is the key to keeping your skin pimple-free.

While scrubbing our face is essential, some people might neglect to scrub the body. Pampering your arms, legs and body is equally important as with age, the skin on the body starts becoming dry and sensitive. Scrubbing the body ensures that your body is free of flaky, dull and dry skin, ingrown hair, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples.

What is exfoliation?

Exfoliation is a crucial step in our skincare routine. Scrubs help the skin by clearing the buildup of dead skin cells, giving even skin tone, and revealing brighter skin. Our skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every 28 to 42 days. However, these dead skin cells do not clear completely and make the skin flaky, dull and lifeless. That’s when an external exfoliator comes into play; it helps get rid of these stubborn dead skin cells to reveal clear and bright skin. Regular face scrubbing is also said to decongest pores and minimize the pores.

Types of exfoliation

Exfoliation is primarily classified as chemical exfoliation and physical exfoliation.

Both chemical and physical exfoliants clarify the skin from dead skin cells, grime, dirt and unclog pores. The major difference between chemical and physical exfoliation is that chemical exfoliation is made with serums, acids or enzymes that help loosen and dissolve the dead skin cells. Physical exfoliants contain small particles or different textures that help buff away the impurities and clarify the skin to reveal bright and glowing skin.

Irrespective of whether you are using physical or chemical exfoliants, you should not over-exfoliate. It can dry out the skin, and damage the protective barrier of the skin making it susceptible to sun damage, pimples, and infections.

Difference between face and body scrubs

Face scrubs have smaller exfoliating particles, whereas body scrubs have larger exfoliating particles. Another major difference between face and body scrubs is the concentration and blend of actives. The skin on the body is thicker as compared to the skin on the face.

Enokii has formulated just the right scrub that can be used on your face as well as the body. This gentle formulation is available in 4 variants — Enokii Coffee Face and Body Scrub, Enokii Skin Brightening Ubtan Face and Body Scrub, Enokii Charcoal Face and Body Scrub, and Enokii Vitamin C Face and Body Scrub. As regular body scrubs have big exfoliating particles, they can harm the skin when used harshly. Hence, it is always a good option to use gentle scrubs that exfoliate the skin without damaging it.

Why use scrubs according to skin type?

Every skin type reacts differently to different products. Skin types are majorly divided into 5 types — oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, normal skin, and sensitive skin.

Oily skin is characterized by the appearance of large pores and a greasy look. Dry skin is identified by a flaky and scaly texture that lacks nourishment. Combination skin is a mixture of dry and oily skin, the T zone of the face (forehead, nose and chin) is generally oilier than the other parts of the face. Normal skin is the perfect skin as it is neither too oily nor too dry. If your skin reacts to any new additions to your skin, then you might have sensitive skin.

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It is essential to use products according to the skin type as every skin type has different needs as compared to the other. Understanding the needs of your skin helps you cater to the skin issues that you are facing. Additionally, the needs of your skin change with the seasons, thus it is essential to identify the needs of the skin.

Scrubs for different skin types

People with oily skin have overactive sebum glands that clog pores and cause enlarged pores, blackheads and acne. The most beneficial scrubs for people with oily skin are the scrubs that contain salicylic acid, coffee, or charcoal. Enokii has Soothing & Exfoliating Coffee Face & Body Scrub, and Detoxifying Charcoal Face & Body Scrub that are formulated for people with oily skin. These scrubs absorb the excess oil on the skin, clear blackheads, unclog pores and deeply cleanse the skin while maintaining a healthy pH of the skin.

People with dry skin lack moisture and can be flaky easily. They should use a scrub that has a creamier base so that it doesn’t dry out the skin. The most beneficial face scrubs for people with dry skin contain green tea, coffee papaya, honey, oatmeal, or vitamin C. Enokii has Skin Brightening Ubtan Face and Body Scrub Vitamin C Glow Boosting Face and Body Scrub that helps buff flaky skin, clarify dead skin cells, and polish the skin without drying it out.

People with sensitive skin can react against any external irritant that comes in contact with the skin. They need ingredients that calm and soothe the skin. Ingredients like coffee, turmeric, aloe vera, panthenol, niacinamide, oatmeal or ceramides. Enokii has Skin Brightening Ubtan Face and Body Scrub, Soothing and Exfoliating Coffee Face and Body Scrub that clarify the skin without causing reactions.

Enokii scrubs are neither too harsh nor too mild so they can be used on the face and the body. These scrubs are made with natural toxin-free ingredients that are cruelty-free, mineral oil-free, silicon & paraben-free, and do not contain any other harsh chemicals so that you don’t have to worry about putting anything nasty on your skin. Besides, they are specially formulated to suit Indian skin types. These power-packed formulations and unique formulations ensure healthy and nourished skin with every use.