salt scrub - more abrasive, rougher granules, therapeutic benefits (calcium, magnesium, copper and iron), drying.
Look for salt from Utah, Himalayan, Mediterranean or Dead Sea. (Once a week)
sugar scrub - gentler (finer), no mineral benefits, less drying, natural form of acid (alpha hydroxy and glycolic acid) to even out skin tone and texture. Melts as you use it. Natural humectant in nature (capable of trapping in moisture), improves circulation and tightens skin.
Salt is good for heels, Sugar is good for face.
What do the different things do?
Black/Himalayan salt rich in calcium, potassium and sodium, cleans the pores of the skin, non-stripping
Charcoal is anti-aging, treats skin irritation and acne, purifies pores, detoxifies, every skin type
Brown sugar - contains a few minerals and molasses, less chemical production than regular fine sugar
Coconut/raw sugar - hydrating, helps breakdown cells and encourage renewing skin, natural zink and iron
Oatmeal soothes a burn or tan, softens, heals cracked heals, fights acne, treats dryness
Coffee grounds - (diuretic) tightens skin, smoothies and brightens
Turmeric is an acne-fighter, reduces dark circles, soothes dryness, healed wounds, anti-wrinkle, heals
Aloe is cooling and healing
Cucumber is cooling and moisturizing
Lime could help prevent acne
Banana moisturizing
Tea Tree is anti-acne
Honey has antioxidants for anti-aging, antibacterial and moisturizing
What is “Activating”?
Activating means breaking it down to have smaller volume for microscopic use (as in pores, absorption, etc). A regular piece of Charcoal would do nothing for the skin, so they have to magically emulsify it (activate it) for it to do any good.
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