This scrub is designed to work mechanically, not chemically — fine sugar particles roll over the skin and lift dull, loose cells from the top layer of the stratum corneum. The skin renews itself on a cycle of about four weeks, so removing cells faster than they are produced does not speed up the process; it only leaves the skin more exposed. For most people, one to two times a week is enough.
If you use it more often than that, the most common signs are redness, a feeling of tightness, or stinging when you apply water or lotion. If that happens, pause for a week or two and let the skin settle. You can also adjust the rhythm by season: in winter, when heated air and cold weather make the skin drier, once a week may be enough; in summer, when the skin is oilier and more exposed, two times a week is usually comfortable.
The technique matters as much as frequency. Apply the scrub to damp skin in the shower, massage in circular motions on the areas that roughen — elbows, knees, heels, shoulders. Rinse thoroughly afterwards. Do not press hard — the particles glide through the base, and pressing harder does not give a better result, it only increases the risk of irritation. If you also use other exfoliating tools or products — a loofah, a scrub, or chemical exfoliants with acids — space them out on different days rather than stacking them in one shower.
After rinsing, the skin often already feels nourished because of the oil-and-butter base. If you prefer, follow with a body lotion or oil, but it is not strictly necessary after this formula. If you are new to exfoliating, remember that the scrub does not change the colour of the skin — it only removes the surface layer.