Fresher, Healthier, More Youthful You
June 28th, 2011Are you looking for a fresher, healthier and more youthful appearance?
Look no further because that’s where exfoliation comes in. To exfoliate simply means to shed off the outer layer of dead skin cells so that fresher ones can take their place. This makes skin look healthier and also makes it better, at absorbing treatments like moisturizers.
As we age our skin-cell turnover slows down; to weekly as children and every three weeks in our 20s and after that, it’s closer to once a month.
Hence the reason, as we age we need to exfoliate to revive and renew our skin, at least twice a week.
You need to be very careful when selecting a scrub for either your body or your face.
Facial Scrubs
Salt and sugar are totally natural and I guess some would say effective, however the BIG downside is they are not rounded and they will scratch the skin, causing abrasions which may lead to nasty infections. It does not matter how refined the salt is. In my opinion it should be avoided at all costs on your face.

Fine Salt - Not Safe To Use As A Facial Scrub
Body Scrubs
The majority of product houses use raw brown sugar or refined salt as a body exfoliator. The skin on your body is a lot tougher than the skin on your face, hence the reason these two exfoliators are suitable and safe. However, a big NO, NO is definitely coarse salt! Please avoid. It will have the same effect that refined salt has on your face.

Coarse Salt - Not Safe To Use As A Body Scrub
There are many different types of exfoliants available to product houses. At Tranquil Body Treats, we use a wax bead and cream combo in our facial range. The beads are tiny, round, non-invasive and non-irritant.

Wax Beads (Blue - Dry Skin - Lavender, Neroli & Rose) (Green - Oily Skin - Lemon Grass)
We also have our kaolin mask which has enzymes to help encourage cell renewal and exfoliation.
Our body scrubs consist of refined sea salt or raw brown sugar, mixed with a blend of shea butter, almond oil and wheatgerm oil. No need to apply a cream after you’ve used one of these scrubs. They are simply the best. Try one. Your skin will love you forever.

Ylang Ylang, Rose & Lavender Body Salt Scrub
If you cannot afford a scrub, the safest home use products would be baking soda or oatmeal.
Our wonderful products can be purchased from our Head Office, our Franchised Stores or anyone our Distributors.
Postage: R85 per 1 - 10 kg. (Johannesburg and Petoria)
Postage: R95 per 1 – 10 kg. (Cape Town and Durban)
Kindly allow 7 days for delivery as all of our products are handmade to perfection.



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