You don’t need to be a skincare expert to take good care of your skin. Sometimes it’s as simple as this: scrubbing your face.
Face scrubbing just means helping your skin get rid of old, dead skin cells. No complicated story.
What is face scrub?
Your skin renews itself all the time. But sometimes dead skin cells stick around.
Result?
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Your skin looks a bit dull
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It feels less smooth
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Pores clog more easily
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Shaving feels… slightly worse
And maybe most important: your razor glides better over freshly scrubbed skin. Less resistance. Less irritation. More control.
How often should you use a face scrub?
The big question: how often should you use a face scrub?
Honest answer? It depends on your skin and how intense your scrub is.
But as a safe guideline:
👉 1–3 times per week.
Sensitive or dry skin?
Start with once a week. See how your skin reacts. If it gets red or tight, that’s your limit.
Normal to oily skin?
You can usually go up to 2–3 times per week, as long as your skin stays calm.
Important: more is not better. If your skin starts to shine, burn, or feel tight, you went too hard.
How to scrub your face
Alright, practical stuff.
Here’s how to scrub your face:
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Wet your face with lukewarm water
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Use a small amount of face scrub
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Massage gently in circular motions
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Avoid your eyes
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Rinse thoroughly
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Continue with your usual shaving routine
That’s it.
Why scrubbing your face before shaving is smart
Scrubbing your face before shaving is a good move.
It helps because:
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Hairs sit a little looser
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Less chance of ingrown hairs
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Your razor glides more easily
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Less irritation afterwards
A fresh scrub (for example with eucalyptus) wakes up your skin and gets it ready for a comfortable shave.
Can you use body scrub on your face?
Short answer: better not.
Body scrubs are usually rougher and made for thicker skin.
Your face is more sensitive, so using body scrub can lead to redness, micro-cuts, or irritation.
If it says “body scrub” on the label, keep it on your body.
Your face deserves its own scrub.
When should you NOT scrub?
Skip scrubbing if:
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Your skin is irritated
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You’re sunburned
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You have cuts or shaving rash
Let your skin recover first. Then slowly build back up.
In short
Face scrubbing removes dead skin cells for smoother, fresher skin.
How often should you use a face scrub?
1–3 times per week.
Scrub before shaving?
Yes. Just do it.
No need to overcomplicate things.
Taking care of your skin is simply… smart.
