Body Scrub Before or After Soap?
It's one of the most common questions I get: should you use a body scrub before or after soap? Here's my simple answer.
The Short Answer: After
For most people, wash with soap first, then scrub.
Why After?
- Your skin is clean. The scrub can work on your skin, not on dirt and sweat.
- Your skin is soft. A few minutes of warm water softens dead skin, so it comes off easier.
- Some scrubs leave a nice feel behind. If you wash after, you rinse that away.
The Easy Order
- Get wet and let the warm water soften your skin for a minute.
- Wash with your soap.
- Use your scrub on rough spots in small circles.
- Rinse well.
- Pat dry and moisturize.
What About Foaming Scrubs?
Our POLISH Sugar Scrub has a soft, creamy foam. Some people use it as their wash and scrub in one step on scrub days. That's fine too!
For a richer scrub, try our Nourishing Sugar Scrub in a glass jar.
How Often?
Once or twice a week is plenty for most people.
Our Tip
Scoop your scrub out with dry hands or a small spoon. That keeps water out of the jar.
Want soap, scrub and body butter together? Try our 3-Piece Body Care Gift Set.
A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.