We think understanding preservatives in skin care is important. While scrub me™ products do have antimicrobial and antioxidant ingredients, we do not use preservatives in our products. Some preservatives can cause skin reactions or sensitivity and are also known to be unhealthy. There is a wide range of preservatives so it can get a little confusing figuring out what is okay to use and what is not.
Read MoreWho needs a little de-stressing in the midst of all this holiday craziness? We sure do! This month we decided to take a little break from our typical topics like health & skin care and focus on something else we really love, vegan baked goods. We interviewed one of our favorite local vegans, the @chicagovegan about her new baking company, her vegan lifestyle, and she even gave us her go to holiday cookie recipe!
Read MoreCrows feet, forehead wrinkles, neck lines, jowling, aging...make it stop! Aging is something that, unfortunately, we cannot stop from happening. While we cannot fully stop this process there are a lot of things we can do to slow it down. We can prevent deep lines, wrinkles, and jowling and stay looking younger longer! Having a great skin care routine at home is just one piece to the puzzle. Factors like diet, environment, and even repetitive movements or facial expressions can cause unwanted lines and wrinkles. Making small adjustments to your life and daily habits now may help to keep you looking younger longer. Who doesn't want that?
Read MoreAmong our many facials and treatments is our 'full plant-based detox.' We have to say we are big fans of this facial in particular because we get to treat our clients with all our own natural, vegan products as well as different raw ingredients from the earth. This facial can be tailored to any skin type and can treat a wide range of concerns like acne, congestion, dryness, dullness, fine lines, and sensitization. So what is this facial actually all about?
Read MoreWe often get asked: "Why does scrub me™ choose sea salt as the exfoliator in the body scrubs?" and "What's the difference between products containing sugar and the ones containing sea salt?". We have our reasons for choosing sea salts but that doesn't mean sugar doesn't have some positive benefits of its own.
Read MoreSome rules are meant to be broken! Rules our estheticians give us are NOT meant to be broken...but it happens. So what can you do after you forget the SPF, over-itch that bug bite, or pop that pimple that wasn't ready? Don't panic. There are some remedies for when you've had a beauty blunder. Over-tweezed your brows? We can help make it better, not worse. We've also got some tips on what to do when you feel you've screwed up your spray tan.
Read MoreRight now many of us don't have the time for the aftereffects of an aggressive treatment, but we want results now! Luckily, there are a few options that will give you amazing results without the downtime.
Read MoreEvery soap and treatment bar starts from scratch. As you know, we only choose ingredients that have benefits for you and your skin. We start by brainstorming to decide what type of skin type or concern we would like to target. Then, we go into our inventory of materials and essential oils and start choosing our items. This part is the most fun, creating new recipes and blends of ingredients for our customers is such a joy.
Read MoreGetting a massage is often thought of as something frivolous or indulgent. While, yes a massage can feel like a pampering experience, it can also have great health and beauty benefits!
Read MoreWe see it advertised all the time: "A quick fix for acne!". Unfortunately that "quick fix" may only be masking the problem and most of the time it doesn't work for everyone. The best way to effectively rid yourself of blemishes for good is to first identify what is causing the breakouts. Treating congestion topically can help heal and clear the surface layers of the skin, but what we really need to know is why we are getting the acne in the first place. Our skin can give us clues as to what is going on in our bodies.
Read MoreActivated charcoal seems to be the newest "it" ingredient in beauty products. With its awesome detoxification and healing benefits, we don't blame everybody for being so obsessed! We already know a lot about what this ingredient can do for our skin and body but here at scrub me we had a few more questions. Does activated charcoal have a history? How is this ingredient made, and how exactly does it work?
Read MoreOur philosophy to keep our ingredients as minimal and purposeful as possible has proven to have amazing results! When you use all natural, chemical free, non-carcinogenic ingredients you can feel good about what your body is absorbing and we see it reflected in your skin.
Read MoreUsing SPF and sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade is common when the weather is hot and the sun is beaming. What a lot of us don't realize is that UV rays from the sun are almost always affecting our skin in negative ways. Sun protection is a key step in our skincare routines that should never be skipped!
Read MoreAttention all scrub me® lovers! This month we are taking a small break from our normal "scrub me secrets" blog to give everyone a chance to meet, Katherine, the face behind the products. Katherine answered a few frequently asked questions and shared some personal information.
Read MoreTo tone or not to tone? That is the question! scrub me® has found that many skin care users aren't exactly sure of what a toner is, its purpose, or how to fit it into their daily regime. We can assure you, you are definitely missing out if you are not toning your skin on a daily basis. Our founder (a seasoned esthetician) knows the benefits of a great toner and uses the toning bar on a daily basis.
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