Hey there, lovely readers!
If you’ve been following Beauty Kitchen for a while, you probably have heard me mention how my passion for clean skincare ignited a business adventure that began twelve years ago in the comfort of my own home. What you may NOT already know is that my very first skincare product that DIYed was Sugar Scrubs! These scrubs, which later became the foundation of my thriving beauty brand, were initially humble experiments in my very own kitchen. Even so many years later, I still love making scrubs and using them daily! In this blog post, I’m excited to give you a peek behind the curtain on why sugar scrubs are still a fan favorite for any beauty junkie.

Maybe you’ve never tried them, or maybe you can’t imagine life without them, but one product that everyone should definitely have in your skincare regimen is a sugar scrub. Yes, you read that right! Your common household sugar can contribute significantly towards improving the health and appearance of your skin. So, let’s delve into the sweet world of sugar scrubs and understand why we should incorporate daily exfoliation into our skincare routine.

Sugar scrubs are a type of exfoliant with sugar granules as the key ingredient. They work by sloughing off dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, promoting healthier, smoother, and more even-toned skin. When sugar is used as a scrub, it also acts as a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into the skin. This helps to hydrate and preserve the skin’s moisture balance. Sugar scrubs are also packed with glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid that boosts new cell production and breaks down the protein that keeps dead cells hanging onto your skin.

BENEFITS OF SUGAR SCRUBS
• Exfoliates Skin: The granulated texture of sugar helps in removing the dead skin layer, leaving your skin smooth and rejuvenated.
• Natural Moisturizer: As mentioned, sugar is a natural humectant. It draws moisture from the surrounding environment and keeps your skin hydrated and nourished.
• Boosts Cell Turnover: Sugar scrub’s glycolic acid content stimulates cellular turnover, bringing fresh, youthful cells to the surface and promoting a radiant complexion.
• Improves Skin Tone: Regular exfoliation using sugar scrubs can help to fade suntan and pigmentation, delivering a brighter and even skin tone.
• Enhances Skin’s Absorption Abilities: By removing the dead skin layer, sugar scrubs improve the skin’s capacity to absorb serums, moisturizers, and other skincare treatments more effectively.

WHY DAILY EXFOLIATION?
The idea of daily exfoliation might seem a bit overzealous, but it can be beneficial when done correctly and with gentle products like sugar scrubs. Our skin naturally sheds dead cells every day, but as we age, the process slows down, leading to dull, dry, or flaky skin. Daily exfoliation helps to speed up this process, ensuring that fresh, healthy skin is always at the surface. However, it’s important to listen to your skin. If daily exfoliation causes irritation or dryness, it may be best to reduce the frequency to every other day or a few times per week.

Incorporating sugar scrubs into your daily routine can bring noticeable improvements in the texture and appearance of your skin. However, always remember that skincare is personal and what works best for you may depend on your skin type and condition. Happy skin makes for a happier YOU! Want to grab a jar? Click here!

I hope you all come to love sugar scrubs, a timeless favorite, as much as I do! Do you have a favorite BK scrub? Comment with your fave on my latest Instagram post at @AskHeatherMariannaBlog and we might just send you a jar!!!

XOXO, Heather