Reveal Your Radiant Skin With the Best Body Scrub Brushes

“If you have good skin, everything else falls into place." At least that's what Liya Kebede says! This popular quote reflects how important taking care of your skin actually is. The skin is the largest organ of the body and a skin-care routine should be an important aspect of your day-to-day life. 

You’re constantly shedding skin cells throughout the day and it is paramount that you exfoliate and try to increase blood circulation in your skin to ensure you’re looking your best. So, are you aiming to slough away the dead skin cells and brighten up your skin? A very important tool for achieving this is the body scrub brush. 

However, deciding on the right one can be a hassle, so we have compiled some features you can look out for when purchasing a body scrub brush.

Why Do I Need a Body Scrub Brush?

You may be asking yourself some questions like; why do I need to scrub with a body brush? What exactly does using a body brush entail? Below are some reasons you need a body scrub brush for your skin.

Exfoliation

You have probably heard this term thrown around in circles of dermatologists or people that have skincare routines. Exfoliation is simply the act of removing dead skin cells from the outermost layer of your skin.

Some people opt for chemical or natural substances to remove these dead skin cells, however, to avoid allergic reactions, tampering with your skin’s chemical balance, or breakouts, it is advisable to buy a body scrub brush and use it to exfoliate your skin routinely. 

To aid your chemical products in working their magic

Ever wondered why your lotion isn’t working effectively? Why your moisturizer isn’t giving you your desired effects? Well, your pores are probably clogged. Using a body scrub brush opens up your pores. It does this by getting rid of ingrown hairs, dead skin cells, and other contaminants, leaving your pores porous and enabling your lotions, moisturizers, and body creams to really get in and bring about the desired changes. 

It is a stress reliever

Stress is an inescapable aspect of our day-to-day lives. It changes the body’s nervous system by restricting blood flow to the tissues, muscles, and nerve endings. It is an unpleasant feeling that seems to plague us continually. One little-known way of relieving stress is by stimulating the skin which is the largest organ in the human body.

Not unlike getting a massage, scrubbing your skin with a body scrub brush can be a stress reliever. The action of scrubbing acts as a stimulant that massages the nerve endings beneath the outermost surface of the skin. This action can be quite refreshing and coupled with a hot bath, it can be a major stress reliever.

How Do I Choose the Right Body Scrub Brush?

There are different variations of body scrub brushes. We have body brushes that are meant to be used while showering. They are used in place of sponges to gently cleanse your skin while you take your bath.  

On the other hand, we have dry brushes that work best before you take a shower or a bath. This variant of the brush is used to deeply exfoliate your skin before you consequently wash off the exfoliated particles when you take your bath.

Also, we have body brushes that can effectively be used for both dry scrubbing and wet scrubbing. More often than not, they feature double-sided bristles with one being for dry scrubbing and the other meant to be used in the shower.

Some of the features you need to look out for when buying a body scrub brush are:

Handle material

The handle of your dry brush can come in various types with each of them having its individual pros and cons. The standard materials used in making body scrub brushes are wood and plastic. These two materials can be found with varying thickness, with the thickness directly spelling out its durability. However, the quality of the handle will influence the price of the brushes, so you should spend within your budget.

Some of the other peculiar materials that are used in making handles are marble, glass, metal, etc. Handles made of marble or glass are usually very stylish, however, they are not very durable as they can shatter if not handled carefully. Brushes with handles made of these peculiar materials are usually expensive. Also, it is mostly style over substance but if it is within your budget, you could go for it.

Furthermore, some brushes have detachable handles that enable you to store them in small cases and also exfoliate smaller areas of your skin. Some also come with straps that prevent the brush from falling while in use.

Handle length

The handle of these body scrub brushes can be of varying lengths. The longer ones enable you to scrub hard-to-reach spots and also scrub your back with relative ease. The shorter ones, on the other hand, are meant for scrubbing easy-to-reach spots. So, if you want a brush you’d like to use for your whole body, a brush with a long handle is advisable. However, if it’s a brush for your face or easily accessible parts, a brush with a short handle can effectively do that.

Fibers

This is the most important aspect of the body scrub brush. There are brushes with soft fibers and likewise, brushes with hard fibers. To purchase a brush that will effectively exfoliate your skin, you need to be knowledgeable about your skin type and what fiber type suffice. 

People with thin or sensitive skins should naturally go for a brush with soft fibers to prevent redness, overstimulation, and burning. Conversely, people with thicker skin that wants deep exfoliation should go for a brush with relatively harder fibers.

The difference in price between soft and hard fiber body brushes is not very significant. Nonetheless, I'd advise that you purchase a body brush that is double-sided, consisting of both hard bristles and soft bristles for wet and dry scrubbing.