Why You Should Get a Body Scrub

 


If you love facials (and let’s face it, everybody does), why not treat yourself to a full-body facial? In other words, why not get a full-body scrub?

Body scrubs are a popular mainstay of spa treatments but not everyone is familiar with them. We think that should change. The best body scrub is one that rejuvenates your skin by exfoliating and hydrating your body in one easy and relaxing session.


Massaging the body with a high-quality lotion, mineral salts or sugars and essential oils is the best way to exfoliate skin. The treatment will leave your body feeling soft, smooth and completely refreshed.

But if that’s not enough to tempt you, here are some more benefits of getting a body scrub. Hopefully, they’ll convince you to make your first appointment!


Promotes Glowy Skin

There are two steps to the body scrub process: first, your esthetician will apply the exfoliant scrub to your body, clearing away dead cells and rejuvenating your skin. Second, they will apply high-quality lotion to hydrate your skin.

Your skin is left smooth and clean from exfoliation and is then hydrated to give it a plump, silky quality. This leaves you with a glowing, radiant complexion and an even skin tone. The pleasing appearance of skin after a body scrub is one of the main reasons it is such a popular treatment.

Exfoliates Skin

One of the main purposes of a body scrub is to act as a natural exfoliant for your body. Exfoliation refers to the process of using a tool (in this case, the mineral salts) to scrub away dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. We call this a manual exfoliation.

Dead cells that don’t naturally shed from your body can clog your pores and cause skin problems over time. Exfoliation solves this problem. It also leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth, and can prevent future skin break-outs in the long term.

Increases Blood Flow

The motion and movement involved with a body scrub are also beneficial and work like a mini deep tissue massage. The repetitive movement of your esthetician's hands as they apply the scrub to your pores can also help to boost blood flow and circulation, which in turn drains your lymph nodes. 

Lymphatic drainage helps to detoxify your body and improve your immune system. It is an excellent way to promote physical and mental relaxation, while also giving you a sense of energy and vitality.

Encourages Relaxation

The lymphatic drainage and detoxification that you get from a professional body scrub play a significant role in physical and mental relaxation. Your sense of wellness will be further enhanced by the use of essential oils during your scrub and exfoliation.

Essential oil use in spas is an effective form of aromatherapy, which is a holistic treatment that helps to relieve stress, agitation and anxiety. It can also improve digestion and soothe sore joints. By combining the effects of lymphatic drainage and aromatherapy, you can be sure that you’ll leave the spa on cloud nine, basking in a renewed feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation.

A body scrub is more than just a simple skin treatment. It is a luxurious full-body experience that contributes to overall mental and physical wellness. You can continue to enjoy these benefits by making a DIY body scrub to use at home in between your spa treatments.

Contact Balsam Spa Today

Are you ready to experience for yourself the many benefits that a full body scrub offers? Learn more about the treatment and the many services we offer at Balsam Spa in Newmarket, Ontario. Call us today at 905-895-7777 or our online form.

Location: Newmarket, ON, Canada

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