After years of development, we’re so proud to introduce our Ella & Jo Body Moments Collection. We believe your whole body deserves the same attention as your face, and these exciting new products are designed to take your daily me-time to new levels of spa-like indulgence.
Today we’re putting the spotlight on The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub. This wonder body exfoliator will transform your shower experience and your skin. Read on to learn how to use a sugar scrub and discover the benefits of sugar scrubs for skin.
What is a Sugar Scrub and Why Does Your Skin Need One?
These types of body scrubs harness the natural, soft buffing power of sugar crystals suspended in oils, butters or a creamy base. Ideal for all skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin, they’re gentle enough for daily use and leave the skin smooth and radiant.
Our Exfoliating Body Scrub combines fine sugar particles with natural oils (grapeseed oil, vitamin E, seed oils) for a deeply hydrating experience that leaves your skin beautifully moisturised and nourished, even after rinsing. We think it’s the best body scrub for glowing skin!
The Benefits of Sugar Scrubs for Skin
We think everyone should have a good pre-shower body scrub in the bathroom. Whether your skin needs daily exfoliation or seasonal smoothing in cooler months, it’s a great product to have on hand for instant hydration and silkiness.
There are so many benefits to including a scrub in your body ritual:
Removing dead skin cells for smooth and soft skin: Your skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every day, and without regular exfoliation, they can build up on the surface. The result? Skin that looks dull, rough and dry. A sugar scrub will gently buff away this layer of dead skin to reveal the fresh, healthy skin underneath.
Unlike synthetic physical exfoliators, sugar crystals are round and will gently dissolve as you massage them into damp skin. This makes them gentle enough to use all over your body, even on delicate areas like your décolletage and the backs of your arms. Just make sure to adjust the massage pressure accordingly for a head-to-toe glow.
Even better, with all the dead skin cell build-up removed, your skin is perfectly prepped to absorb hydration and nutrients from your body moisturiser. We love layering on The Moisture Moment Wet Skin Moisturiser while skin is still damp to lock in the moisture.
Circulation boost and skin renewal: The way you apply your sugar scrub also has a big impact on your skin health and overall wellbeing. The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub is designed to be applied to dry skin before showering. We recommend massaging it onto your skin in gentle circular motions, working from your outer limbs towards the heart. This technique helps to boost your blood flow and bring oxygen and essential nutrients to the skin’s surface for a fresh, healthy glow. When performed daily, this ritual will also help ease tired muscles (perfect post-gym session!) and will help you relax and reset for the day ahead.
Key Ingredients in The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub
The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub was created to give you the ultimate spa experience in your bathroom, as well as leaving your skin deeply hydrated and nourished. Each ingredient has been carefully selected for its unique benefits:
Sugar crystals: This natural, gentle exfoliator buffs away dead skin cells without irritating the skin. Ideal for sensitive skin types.
Grapeseed oil: Rich in antioxidants, this lightweight oil hydrates the skin and reduces dryness. Unlike heavier oils, it has a fine, silky texture that will keep skin feeling fresh and comfortable.
Blackcurrant seed oil: Packed with essential fatty acids and vitamin C, this anti-inflammatory oil helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and support long-term skin health and radiance.
How to Use a Sugar Scrub in Your Shower Routine
Using a sugar scrub only adds a few minutes to your body care routine, but the benefits last all day (and beyond!). The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub is simple to use and transforms your everyday shower into a spa-like ritual:
Step 1: Pre-shower skincare
Scoop a generous amount of The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub into your hand and smooth it over dry skin.
Step 2: Massage for gentle exfoliation
There’s no need for an exfoliating mitt, simply use your hands to massage in gentle, circular upward motions for around 30 seconds. Pay special attention to your knees, elbows or anywhere prone to dryness. Make sure to breathe in all the fragrant goodness of the nutrient-rich oils as you buff and smooth your skin – this is the ultimate spa experience!
Step 3: Rinse
Now step into your shower and rinse the scrub away with warm water. You’ll notice that your skin already feels nourished and hydrated thanks to the wonderful oil blend.
Step 4: Lock in hydration
Complete the ritual by applying a body lotion to seal in moisture. We recommend using The Moisture Moment Wet Skin Moisturiser to keep your skin feeling nourished, radiant and plump all day long.
Why Choose The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub?
We may be biased, but we believe The Velvet Moment Body Scrub is one of the best scrubs on the market for beautiful, glowing skin.
Created as the ultimate pre-shower body treatment, its infusion of nutrient-rich oils, including grapeseed oil, blackcurrant seed oil and raspberry seed oil, works together to deeply moisturise the skin – you’ll feel the nourishing effect long after rinsing.
Even sensitive skin types can enjoy these results. Our gentle sugar-based formula offers effective exfoliation without damaging the skin, so you’ll get beautiful, radiant results with no skin irritation or redness.
To complete the experience, The Velvet Moment’s luxurious formula and heavenly scent will bring all the indulgence of the spa to your bathroom. It really is the perfect excuse to soak up a little me-time before your busy day begins.
How Often Should You Use a Sugar Scrub?
While The Velvet Moment is gentle enough to use every day, most skin types will feel the benefits from adding it to your regular body care routine two to three times per week. This is the ideal frequency for keeping your skin smooth and radiant without over-exfoliating. You’ll also notice that your body creams and oils absorb more effectively after a scrub session.
For rougher areas such as the elbows, knees and heels, you can use The Velvet Moment more often. Try three to four times per week to help soften and restore.
Just remember, consistency is key. Regular use is the best way to keep your skin soft and glowing.
Building the Perfect Body Care Routine
You may have your skincare ritual perfected, but did you know you can create the same experience for your body to improve the look and feel of your skin? With just a few simple steps, you can elevate your everyday showering routine to maximise hydration and radiance.
Step 1: Exfoliate
Begin with The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub. Massage the indulgent oil-based formula over dry skin before stepping into the shower to gently buff away dead skin cells.
Step 2: Cleanse
Follow with a rich shower oil to cleanse while nourishing the skin. This will leave your skin fresh, comfortable and hydrated.
Step 3: Hydrate
After showering, lock in moisture with The Moisture Moment Wet Skin Moisturiser. There’s no need to towel dry, you simply smooth the lightweight lotion over damp skin, get dressed and go!
Step 4: Extra hydration
This step is optional but recommended, especially if you’re heading out to a special event or party. Layer a body oil over your moisturiser for an extra boost of moisture and to make your skin gleam with health.
Bring the spa experience home with The Velvet Moment Exfoliating Body Scrub from Ella & Jo. It’s the perfect addition to your body care ritual for soft, glowing skin.
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