Guérande Cosmétiques

A body scrub is one of the beauty secrets to maintaining beautiful skin. This essential treatment, to be done once or twice a week, exfoliates the skin to make it smoother and re-oxygenated. To avoid irritating the skin, different types of scrubs are available to suit specific needs.

Body scrub: the essential beauty ritual for healthy skin

An exfoliating scrub removes impurities that clog the skin’s surface and prevent it from breathing. Applied with gentle circular movements, it also smooths out irregularities and stimulates circulation. Rich in natural and organic ingredients, it’s a must-have for body care. In particular, a body scrub smooths the skin, making it softer and more radiant. Using a body scrub once or twice a week also helps prevent ingrown hairs and enhances the absorption of moisturizers applied afterwards. Choosing an organic body scrub guarantees gentle exfoliation, respectful of the skin, with mineral- or plant-based components. For a toning and invigorating effect, nothing beats a sea salt body scrub, rich in minerals, which purifies the skin deeply while leaving a fresh, well-being sensation.

Renew your skin by removing dead cells with an organic body scrub

A body scrub smooths the epidermis while removing dead cells, promoting cell renewal. The Mother-Waters in Guérande Cosmétiques products enhance this regenerative cell activity thanks to their mineral richness. After cleansing with soap or shower gel, apply the exfoliating scrub to clean skin, massage, and rinse. For best results, choose a body scrub suited to your skin type. An organic body scrub is formulated with natural ingredients and manufactured using more environmentally friendly processes. They often contain natural mechanical exfoliants, such as sea salt, sugar, or ground fruit pits, as well as moisturizing and/or nourishing agents like glycerin, butters, or plant oils, and soothing, remineralizing active ingredients like marine algae or Mother-Waters. The sea salt body scrub from Guérande Cosmétiques stands out thanks to its purifying and remineralizing active ingredients. This treatment tones and smooths the skin with a refreshing gel texture that’s easy to apply.

The benefits of sea salt body scrubs

Guérande salt, with its even grain size, exfoliates without irritating the skin. For the face, fine fleur de sel crystals are used, while for the body, coarser grains are preferred. Unrefined sea salt also has purifying and softening properties and contains minerals and trace elements ideal for revitalizing the skin. Organic formulations let you care for your skin with natural, certified organic ingredients. A sea salt body scrub is an excellent choice for effective exfoliation while respecting skin balance. This type of scrub stimulates microcirculation and promotes tissue oxygenation. When applying, avoid using salt scrubs under running water, as it will dissolve the grains. Opting for an organic scrub enriched with an algae serum boosts the softening effect of the treatment. The result: soft, clear, and radiant skin.

Exfoliating products for all skin types

All skin types benefit from exfoliation, but it’s important to choose an exfoliant that respects your skin. Depending on the area and surface, product texture also matters:

The Body scrub from Guérande Cosmétiques is easy to apply over the whole body.
The Trésor Millénaire, designed for hands and rough areas (elbows, knees, feet), has a creamy oil-based texture suited for localized application.
For the face, specific treatments like the Fleur de Sel Melting Face Scrub are recommended.

It’s also wise to watch for essential oils in some products if you’re sensitive to them.

Choosing the right body scrub for your skin type

A beauty routine essential, scrubs should care for the skin without damaging it. For the face, while preparing the skin is important, you must protect its hydrolipidic barrier. In summer, focus on the body, which is more exposed. An exfoliating scrub helps achieve a more even, longer-lasting tan. Once or twice a week, apply your body scrub after cleansing for silky-smooth skin.

In addition, scrubbing helps prevent ingrown hairs, which remain trapped under the skin’s surface. A body scrub removes surface dead cells, thinning the stratum corneum, making it more permeable and allowing hairs to grow out straight rather than getting stuck. Scrubbing also helps free hairs that are just beginning to emerge.

Products to boost the effectiveness of your body scrub

To make your scrub even more effective: before applying, dampen your skin and use a natural soap to cleanse without stripping it, then rinse. Choose a scent that complements your next treatment for an even more pleasant ritual.

We recommend applying the body scrub from the bottom up to help drain the tissues.

The textures of melting scrubs are particularly enjoyable, leaving a soft, velvety finish on the skin.

A body scrub is a skin-preparing treatment that enhances the effectiveness of subsequent skincare. By removing excess dead cells, it allows active ingredients to penetrate more easily. The mechanical massage of the scrub also stimulates microcirculation. Well-irrigated skin is more receptive to care products, absorbing hydrating and nourishing active ingredients better.

That’s why, after exfoliating and drying your skin, it’s recommended to apply a cream: finish your beauty ritual with a moisturizing milk or nourishing balm, depending on your skin’s needs.

The thalassic treatment: a complete routine

At Guérande Cosmétiques, we honor the art of scrubbing as an essential step in thalassic treatment:

Gently exfoliate with unrefined Guérande sea salt
Respect the skin thanks to hydrating and softening active ingredients
Prepare the skin to receive Mother Waters-based treatments, true concentrates of minerals and trace elements with proven skin benefits

This complete ritual enhances the effectiveness of each subsequent product, in a gentle, caring, and skin-friendly spirit.