How often should I use this sugar scrub, and is daily use too much?

The manufacturer recommends using this scrub once or twice a week as part of a bathing ritual. Sugar crystals dissolve progressively in warm water, which makes the physical exfoliation gentler than salt or shell-based scrubs, but it is still mechanical polishing of the stratum corneum. Daily use on body skin — particularly on thinner areas like the inner arms, décolletage, or abdomen — can lead to increased transepidermal water loss, sensitivity, or a rough, sandpaper-like texture over time because the lipid barrier doesn't have enough recovery time between sessions.

If you have very dry, mature, or eczema-prone skin, start with once every 10–14 days and observe how your skin feels 24 hours after rinsing. A comfortable, velvety finish without tightness or stinging is the right signal. On thicker, rougher zones (elbows, knees, heels, backs of arms) you may tolerate twice-weekly use better. Always follow with a body lotion or oil while the skin is still damp to lock in the emollient film the scrub leaves behind.

Practical tip: schedule scrub nights on the same evenings you plan to shave or apply self-tanner — the even surface helps both go on smoother and last longer.