Sugar facial scrubs?

Apr 9, 2013

Sarah J.

So I hear a ton of people making scrubs out of sugar. Wouldnt that break you out? I thouggt sugar caused.breakouts so I'm super confused. I have deadskin I need to exfoliate off so I need to do somr sort of great scrub.

Apr 9, 2013

Lara C.

I like to take a flat cotton pad, put some lemon juice on it with sugar, and scrub. but don't forget to wash your face with hot water first... you need to open your pores.

Apr 9, 2013

Katie B.

Putting it on your face will just exfoliate. Eating sugar is what causes breakouts.

Apr 9, 2013

Kelly M.

Sugar scrubs should prevent breakouts because it's sloughing off the dead skin cells. And if your skin is too sensitive to use granulated sugar, you can use baking soda instead. It's gentler but it still gets the job done well.

Apr 9, 2013

Alicia H.

Hi Sarah,

Sugar is actually a natural humectant - it adds just the right amount of moisture to your skin that it needs and will not break you out. Also, it's granules help to like Kelly said, slough off dead skin cells.

If you do have breakout prone skin, like Katie said, it is only processed sugars and carbohydrates that are eaten internally that will effect your system and could lead to breakouts. Like Kelly said, a great exfoliating mask for this type of skin would be baking soda, or like Lara said, a little lemon juice for brightness.

I hope this helps!
xo

Apr 9, 2013

Sarah J.

I don't.have breakout prone skin.

Apr 9, 2013

Kelly M.

It's still fine for you to use a sugar scrub, they're good for all skin types. In fact, if your skin tends to get dry and flaky, that's all the more reason to use one. I myself rarely get acne but my skin is very dry, and scrubs with sugar or baking soda always soften my skin. It's definitely worth a try!