Body Scrubs | Scrub Your Way to A New You   Sunlight, weather changes, dust and even the clothes you wear can take its toll on your skin.  Our skin is the largest organ in our body.  It is composed of several layers and protects our muscles and internal organs from the elements and from heat and cold.  The outermost layer is called the epidermis.    This is the part where dead skin cells accumulate.  Normal bathing can’t do the job of completely removing these dead skin cells - body scrubs can.  We need to regularly take them out by exfoliation—especially the areas around your arms and your shins – and today’s top skin care products help us do just – all whole bathing in luxurious and invigorating aroma blends.   Exfoliation is the process of scrubbing the skin with a gritty substance so as to remove the dead outermost layer and reveal younger, soft and supple skin.  Regularly exfoliating your skin will also make your moisturizers penetrate the skin better.  It can also make your blood circulate better.  Special products are available in the market which will do the job of exfoliating the skin.  You can also buy a loofah scrub.  A loofah is a popular Asian and African Gourd which was allowed to ripen and dried to leave only the skeleton.   Body scrubs leave your body feeling fresh, clean, soft, and moisturized because of the exfoliation.  When rubbed or massaged vigorously into your body, they aid in the removal of dead skin cells and regenerate new smooth skin….and, often are formulated with soothing lotions and essential oils.   The benefits of having a body scrub are endless.  If you have plans of tanning your skin, a good body scrub should first be done in order for you to have that clean even tone.  It also prepares your pores for a good mud pack treatment by opening and cleaning your pores.    An invigorating body scrub also helps you fight the onslaught of cellulite in your body—this alone is reason enough to get yourself one good session of body scrub!   Although body scrubs can be availed by anyone of any age, different people have different reactions to the body scrub preparations available in the market.  So be sure that you know what type of skin you have and if the preparations are hypo allergenic.    If your have a wound, a scratch or sunburn, it is not advisable to scrub your body as it will aggravate your condition—not to mention the pain it will cause you.   Allow your body to heal first before availing of a body scrub treatment.   If you want professional treatment, spas offer exfoliating programs. Therapists expertly massage your whole body as they scrub it of dead skin cells and after a minimum of 30 minutes, you’ll soon be walking out refreshed and relaxed.  Read more about scrubs and exfoliation.     Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub   After you use Nourish®'s Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub you'll begin to understand the popularity of dead sea salt products in general.  Believed to bring "holy land" rejuvenation and medicinal renewal, salts from the dead sea area are some of the purest and mineral rich.  These minerals help infuse health and vitality to to worn, tired or aged skin.  Cleans clogged pores and restores nutrients for healthy vibrant complexion. A gentle mix of medium-coarse salts and moisturizing oils is a bather's dream. A polishing body scrub not only exfoliates but cleans clogged pores and delivers a luxurious shine and healthy glow to your skin.  Finely-ground dead sea salts Rich, creamy exfoliating complex Replenishes and rejuvenates for softer, supple skin Cleans clogged pores and restores nutrients for healthy complexion Restores healthy glow Rejuvenating skin care with natural products from the sea! Dead sea salts gently exfoliate and replenish skin nutrients. Cleans and rejuvenates while polishing and smoothing roughness and hydrating dry skin with a rich and creamy scrub.   Regular Price: $28.75 Sale Price: $25.35...You save $3.40!