When researching body scrubs for sensitive skin, you are likely to find a lot of reports that say it should be avoided at all costs. While it’s true that sensitive skin needs some extra TLC that other skin types may not, the belief that scrub can’t be used at all is false.

Dark spots and hyperpigmentation are common sources of frustration for millions of people. They can appear on the skin due to sun damage; trauma from acne, ingrown hairs, or other injuries; allergic reactions; side-effects of medication; and even changes in hormones. Genetics can play a huge part in how susceptible to hyperpigmentation you are.

There are a few different methods for tackling these issues, but today we are talking about how body scrubs and physical exfoliation can help with dark spot removal.

Body scrubs: Known for exfoliating away dead skin, dirt, oils, and other residues.

Body lotion: Known for moisturising and creating a protective barrier on the skin.

It’s comparing apples and oranges, right? Well, yes, sort of.

These two types of products perform very differently, however since everyone’s skin behaves differently, you might be surprised to learn which product will benefit your unique skin more!

Finding the right body scrub for your skin type can be a fine art. But, that doesn’t mean it needs to be hard!

Each person has skin that fits into a broad category: “normal”, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. You may have heard these terms used specifically for facial skin, but it applies to body skin as well.

And, just like how the face can have an oily T-zone, or patches of different kinds of skin, the body can as well. You might have dry legs and an oily back, for example. There is a lot of skin to work with, so it’s normal to have varying skin types all over!

From time to time, we all experience skin we just aren’t sure what to do with. Either it’s dry and tight, flaky or scaly, dull and sticky, bumpy and irritated, or even sun-damaged and peeling.

While you may need some specific treatments in each case, one thing you can add to every problem-solving skin routine is exfoliation. You can even pick up body exfoliation if you don’t have any skin problems because the benefits are more than skin-deep!