How do I use the scrub correctly, and how often should I exfoliate?

The scrub fits naturally into a shower ritual. Wet the skin first — warm water softens the surface and makes exfoliation more even. Take a small amount, spread it over the area and work it in with light circular motions. Because sugar, salt and clay are already doing the mechanical work, vigorous rubbing adds irritation rather than better results; a light hand is genuinely the correct technique here, not just a formality. Give extra passes to rough zones such as elbows, knees and shins, then rinse thoroughly.

After rinsing, the plant oils in the formula leave a nourished finish, so you can judge by feel whether you want a body cream on top. If you do apply one, exfoliated skin is a good canvas for it.

On frequency: the source does not prescribe a schedule, but with mechanical body scrubs the common-sense approach is one to two times a week for most skin, adjusting by how your skin responds. Daily scrubbing is unnecessary and tends to leave skin over-polished and reactive. If you notice persistent stinging or redness after a session, stop using the product rather than pushing through.

A practical storage point: scoop the product out with dry hands or a small spatula where possible — repeatedly introducing shower water into the jar can degrade the texture of an oil-and-particle formula over time.