The Benefits of Using a Face Scrub

By now, you probably have a basic skin care routine featuring facial cleanser and moisturizer down pat. You might have even added a face mask into the weekly mix. But if you haven’t tried a face scrub, then you could be missing out on some skin care benefits. Keep reading to learn about why you should add a face scrub to your skin care routine.

The Benefits of Using a Face Scrub

Day after day, dead skin cells, dirt, and oil can accumulate on the surface of your skin—and this buildup can leave your complexion looking a little dull and even flaky. Exfoliating with a face scrub can remove this buildup, leaving you with skin that feels clean and smooth and looks glowing. A face scrub can be a great skin care product to use prior to applying makeup. Think about it: You wouldn’t want to put foundation over flaky skin, would you? This could leave you with a patchy finish. You want your makeup to go on smoothly. If you’ve noticed that your skin appears a bit lackluster (or dry) these days, you may want to consider adding a face scrub to your weekly skin care routine.

Our Best Face Scrubs

Now that you know all about what face scrubs can do for your skin, here are our best face scrubs to try. Choose the one that addresses your particular skin care concerns. Each of these face scrubs is formulated with a naturally derived blend of three pure sugars for gentle yet effective exfoliation. L’Oréal Paris considers an ingredient to be naturally-derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50 percent of its molecular structure from its original natural source.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Purify & Unclog Face Scrub: For a purified and clean look and feel, turn to this face scrub, which is formulated with kiwi seeds in addition to three sugars. Immediately, dirt, oil, and impurities are effectively removed, while dull skin is gently polished away. With continued use over time, skin feels baby-soft, smooth, and comforted, while pores look tighter, unclogged, and less visible—and skin looks less shiny and has more of a glow. 

L’Oréal Paris Nourish Pure-Sugar Soften Face Scrub: Also formulated with finely crushed cocoa, luxurious coconut oil, and rich cocoa butter, this butter-soft face scrub is kind to your skin. Immediately, skin looks more refined and feels softer and smoother, while dirt, oil, and impurities are effectively removed and dull skin is gently polished away. With continued use over time, skin feels nourished, softer, and more supple, while dry skin is smoothed.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Smooth & Glow Face Scrub: Want baby-soft skin? Try this face scrub, which is formulated with finely ground acai as well as grapeseed and monoi oils. Immediately, skin feels smoother and looks glowing, while dull skin is gently polished away and dirt, oil, and impurities are effectively removed. Skin feels baby-soft, smooth, and comforted and looks glowing with continued use over time.

how to use our face scrubs

Now that you have a better idea of which face scrub you’d want to add to your skin care routine, it’s time to learn how to get the most out of it. It’s super-simple! Just smooth a small amount of face scrub onto clean, dry skin using dry fingers. Then, gently massage the face scrub over your face with wet fingers. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry. Use three times a week as part of your skin care routine.

Bonus: You can also use our line of face scrubs on your lips! Applying lipstick over dry, flaky lips can leave you with a patchy finish. Use one of our scrubs to gently buff away dead skin cell buildup on the surface of your lips, which can help provide a smoother lipstick application.

Looking for other skin care treats to add to your routine? Check out our article, 4 Spa-Worthy Skin Care Products Worth Adding to Your Routine.