Getting Your CBD Face Scrub Game Right

Do you have a skin care regimen that does not include exfoliation? If not, you are missing out on one of the most important steps in any skincare routine. Read below as we discuss how to improve your CBD face scrub game.

Investing in a skincare routine is the perfect way to boost your confidence; looking good makes you feel good. However, many people feel that taking care of their skin is too much, hence neglecting its care. Our faces are exposed to a lot during the day, from the sun to dirt and germs. Therefore, sparing some time in the morning and at night to pamper your skin is the perfect way to ensure it stays healthy. According to Ring et al. (2012), taking care of your skin involves regular cleansing, using a good moisturizer, exfoliating, and applying a generous amount of sunscreen that protects your face from harsh UV rays.

Defining A CBD Face Scrub

During the day, dirt and bacteria settle on the skin's surface; if left for too long, they can clog the pores, which then ends up causing acne breakouts. Therefore, using a face scrub and a CBD face scrub is the best way to ensure that your skin surface does not clog. Face exfoliation dates back to the Ayurveda skin care era when people used powders with abrasive ingredients to exfoliate their skin. A good example is the American Indians, who crushed maize cobs and used the powder to exfoliate their skin. However, nowadays, skincare enthusiasts ground coffee, sea salt, cinnamon, honey, etc., and then add CBD for the perfect face scrubs.

Steps To Using Your CBD Face Scrub

Face scrubs contain rough particles for skin exfoliation. When the coarse particles are rubbed on the skin’s surface, they eliminate dirt and any substances that may have clogged your pores. Cream (2020) noted that CBD face scrubs also help get rid of dead cells, thus making your skin look supple and rejuvenated. Adding a good CBD face scrub to your skin care regimen is the best step to a glowing and acne-free face. As much as many people are enticed with the thought of healthy skin, they miss out on the dos and don'ts when using a face scrub. Below are some steps you should follow when using a CBD face scrub.

• Cleanse your face with a facial cleanser suited for your skin type, and then rinse thoroughly with warm water. After the rinse, do not pat dry your face because the scrub needs some wetness for easier manipulation.
• Scoop your CBD face scrub and gently rub it on your face using circular motions. Rubbing too hard may cause tears on your skin.
• When massaging your face, always remember to massage upward while focusing on the cheeks, upper lips, and the corner of your nose.
• Take your time during the massage while targeting the areas of the face that are more prone to dirt and bacteria. However, the process should not take more than 15 seconds.
• Remember to also cater to your neck because it collects sweat and dirt.
• Once you have gone through the above steps, splash lukewarm water on your face, pat dry, and moisturize your face.

Benefits Of Using A CBD Face Scrub

Gets Rid Of Dead Cells

Dead skin cells result from the skin's cell turnover process, also known as epidermal turnover. When the skin does not fully shed, it leads to flaky skin and clogged pores. However, through exfoliation, your skin will shed off the dead cells, thus revealing the supple skin underneath.

Helps To Unclog Skin Pores

According to Skowron et al. (2021), our bodies regularly produce sebum, ensuring that our skin stays moisturized. However, sometimes, our skins produce excess sebum stored in the pores, thus clogging the pores. When the pores get clogged, they cause acne to break out, which may only go away with regular exfoliation using a CBD face scrub.

Gets Rid Of Flakes

People with dry to sensitive skin may sometimes notice that their skin has dry patches, often on the cheeks or the chin. These dry patches are unhealthy and make the skin appear dull and lifeless. However, with regular exfoliation using the right CBD face scrub, you can get rid of the dry patches.

May Prevent Ingrown Hair

People who suffer from ingrown hair have frustrating experiences because they are the main causative agent of pimple outbreaks. To reduce the incidence of a pimple outbreak, use a CBD facial scrub to ensure that a pimple does not ruin your facial appearance. However, if you use a CBD face scrub solely to target ingrown hair, it is best to choose one with antiseptic properties for a safer scrubbing experience.

Choosing The Right CBD Facial Scrub Based On Skin Type

Dry Skin

If you have dry skin, you should use a CBD face scrub to remove dead skin cells. If you are unsure of the type of CBD face scrub, choosing one enhanced with glycolic acid is a perfect pick because it easily dissolves in the skin, thus revealing the supple skin underneath.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is easily irritable skin; prone to inflammation. Therefore, if you have sensitive skin, Kirk (2021) suggested choosing a CBD face scrub with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. If you are undecided on the type of CBD face scrub that is right for you, you can choose one with propylene glycol because it has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is characterized by pimple outbreaks and oil clogs on the skin’s surface. Therefore, to deal with oily skin, you need a CBD face scrub that will get rid of the dead skin cells and have ingredients that eliminate pimples, like a CBD face scrub with salicylic acid.

The Bottom Line

Exfoliation is using exfoliating products to get rid of the dead skin cells that form on the skin’s surface. Using a gentle exfoliator is the best way to ensure that your skin stays healthy and looks rejuvenated. However, most people do not know how to use an exfoliator, especially CBD face scrubs, and therefore end up doing their skin more harm than good. If you are new to the CBD face scrub block, follow the steps mentioned above while also looking for the dos and don'ts of a CBD face scrub about your skin type.

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Kirk, R. D. (2021). Evaluating Natural Product Libraries With Emphasis On In Vitro Permeability Workflows (Doctoral Dissertation, University Of Rhode Island).

Ring, J., Alomar, A., Bieber, T., Deleuran, M., Fink‐Wagner, A., Gelmetti, C., ... & Darsow, U. (2012). Guidelines For Treatment Of Atopic Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Part I. Journal Of The European Academy Of Dermatology And Venereology, 26(8), 1045-1060.

Skowron, K., Bauza-Kaszewska, J., Kraszewska, Z., Wiktorczyk-Kapischke, N., Grudlewska-Buda, K., Kwiecińska-Piróg, J., ... & Gospodarek-Komkowska, E. (2021). Human Skin Microbiome: Impact Of Intrinsic And Extrinsic Factors On Skin Microbiota. Microorganisms, 9(3), 543.