Sugar is a highly effective natural exfoliant, and when incorporated into a skincare routine for the face or body, it can reveal pretty sweet results. It's a natural humectant, which means that it draws moisture from the air into the skin. Honey, glycerin, aloe, and hyaluronic acid are other natural humectants, which puts sugar in very good company. Humectants keep your skin hydrated from within, and pair well with other, more occlusive moisturizing products.
The shape and size of sugar makes it an excellent physical exfoliant. Each small granule of sugar helps slough away dead skin cells, revealing healthy, hydrated skin below. Regular exfoliation helps other skincare treatments, such as serums, better penetrate the skin, so for maximum results in a skincare regimen, exfoliation is very important.
Sugar and salt are both used in natural physical exfoliation products, but salt is only appropriate for use on the body as salt scrubs are larger and more aggressive, and can be too harsh for delicate facial skin. Salt scrubs can also cause pain when applied to inflamed or broken skin. Sugar is more gentle and versatile, refined enough to use as a polish on the face or the body.
Sugar Scrubs
With all of this being said, we do not advise rubbing packets of granulated sugar on your face. To maximize the exfoliating benefits of this natural ingredient, we featured it in our own unique scrubs: our Foaming Sugar Scrub. It is flexible and can be customized to the body or the face, targeting a brand’s specific marketing story.
If your brand is interested in adding a sugar scrub to your product offerings, reach out to our Sales team to get the conversation started. We can't wait to work with you!
