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Wondering the benefits of sugar scrubs vs salt scrubs? This article shares the pros and cons and when to use each one for best results.

Benefits of Sugar Scrubs vs Salt Scrubs
Both sugar and salt scrubs have a lot of benefits to them. Both exfoliate the skin leaving glowing soft skin behind. But, there are some differences to them that you should know so that you know when to use one over the other. The benefits of sugar scrubs vs salt scrubs depend on why you’re doing it and the condition

Masks
 Heavenly Honey Citrus Mask

This honey-and- orange-based mask is a quick fix to give your face anorganic healthy glow.

Combine three tablespoons of orange juice with half a cup of honey
Apply to the face and leave on for 30 minutes
Rinse with lukewarm water followed by cool water, then moisturize

Honey & Papaya Lightening Mask

This mask is specifically for those who have hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven pigment.

Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya
Apply on the face evenly for 15-20 minutes
Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

The

If you’re not sure how to use your whitening cream try following the simple routine outlined below.

The expected result when using a skin whitening serum is that areas of darker skin will become lighter. We would expect to fade these darker areas and eventually make them disappear completely!

While it is possible to lighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots or hyperpigmentation this does not, unfortunately, happen overnight. Remember that these brown spots may have formed over many years of exposure to the sun so you will need to be patient and persistent in your approach to lighting the skin.

Whitening

Almost all common brand shampoos you find in supermarkets and hypermarkets are sulphate based shampoos. You’ll see them listed on the bottle as Sodium Lauryl Sulphate and Lauryl Sulphate. You’ll even find it hard to find non-sulphate shampoos in pharmacies as most drug store brands don’t yet produce products without sulphates.

But really, when I thought about these products, I had one question: What are sulphates, anyway? And are they really as bad as they sound? To answer the first question: sulphates, essentially, are what make shampoos turn into a thick

What is Shea Butter?
Shea butter is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree and that is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production. Shea butter has been used in Africa and other countries for years to improve skin and hair.
Shea Butter Benefits
• Moisturizing: The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea butter makes it incredibly