If your skin is looking lackluster these days, blame the dry, artificial heat, low humidity, and frigid temperatures of winter past. Spring is the perfect time to renew your healthy glow by exfoliating with a sugar scrub.

Every minute, our skin's surface loses 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub not only removes these dead skin cells to smooth the skin's surface (creating the foundation for a more even suntan), but it also brings blood flow to the newer layers of skin that lie underneath, improving your body's circulation and immune system. 

We carry Bella Luce natural body products here at the Center: the Chianti and Grape Seed Crush and the Cranberry-Yuzu body scrub are fantastic products to help you start your exfoliation regimen.

If you have sensitive skin, start out by exfoliating once a week: Work up to twice a week at most to allow your skin enough time to regenerate in-between treatments. During your bath or shower, apply the scrub to your body in small circles, paying special attention to areas of rough skin. Rinse off, towel dry, and apply some lotion to lock in moisture.

Adding a sugar scrub to your skin care regimen can help to reduce the visibility of wrinkles and sun spots, kill bacteria that causes acne, improve the way your skin care products already work (toner and moisturizer penetrate deeper) and brighten your skin for spring!

As always, following a healthy diet and exercise routine are the best ways to improve your skin: Add a sugar scrub to the mix and you will look and feel even healthier.