Body skin rarely gets the same attention as the skin on our face or hands, which is rather sad. Rarely do we venture further than cleansing the body with hopefully SLS-free shower gels and applying some sunscreen or moisturizer. I am guilty of body discrimination, too.

Let's make body scrub a regular step in our body care routine. There are many benefits of exfoliation, and some are not just cosmetic. By scrubbing off the top layer of dead skin cells you allow antioxidants in your body lotion penetrate easier. This way, you help your skin combat premature aging. I believe your body lotion contains antioxidants, doesn't it? If not, buy a new moisturizer that contains antioxidants or to save money, simply add some ready-made antioxidants that are available online. Just a pinch of green tea, grape or pomegranate extract will help your skin stay young for longer. Read more of this post