A body scrub is a spa treatment that exfoliates the skin on your entire body using salt, sugar, coffee grounds, or herbal blends. This treatment removes dead skin cells, cleanses skin, increases blood circulation, and leaves skin feeling smooth. It typically involves lying on a massage table while a therapist scrubs the body.
Costs and Aftercare
Fees at a spa range $70-$90 for a 45- to 60-minute session. Hotels and resorts charge $130-$160. Anything applied after a body scrub is rapidly absorbed. Hydrating body lotion helps seal in moisture.
Benefits and Popular Treatments
- Dry brushing circulates blood flow.
- Sea salt and sugar scrubs with oils remove dead cells.
- Essential oils scent and relax.
- Body wraps hydrate skin.
The goal is to pamper, polish dull skin and reveal supple new skin, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.
How to Maximize Benefits
- Exfoliate the day before.
- Shave 24 hours prior.
- Shower to cleanse skin.
- Apply rich body lotion after to boost hydration.
- Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours.
- Stay hydrated and rest afterwards.
The Spa Experience
What happens during a full body scrub at a spa?
The process is similar to what has been described above, with the session conducted by licensed estheticians using ingredients customized for your skin.
A body scrub exfoliates the skin, leaving you with a healthy glow, unclogged pores, and cell renewal. To make the most of a body scrub:
Maximize benefits:
- Exfoliate a day before.
- Shave 24 hours before.
- Shower to cleanse.
- Apply lotion afterward to hydrate.
- Avoid sun for 24 hours.
- Stay hydrated and rest after.