Why Sugar is so Amazing for Skin When used topically sugar is so beneficial for the skin, which is why it is found in many store-bought body and face scrubs and is more popular that salt scrubs. This is because sugar is: A natural exfoliating agent. Sugar’s small particles gently rub over the skin and help dislodge and slough off dead cells, dried sebum, dirt, impurities and pollution off the skin. Simple washing with soap and water wouldn’t do as a good job as a sugar face scrub, which exfoliates the top layer of the skin, revealing newer radiant skin instantly. Rich in glycolic acid. Sugar is rich in Continue Reading