Exfoliate

Two, four, six, eight, why do we Exfoliate!?  Exfoliating is important to do because we want to remove dead layers of skin and allow our healthy new skin to make it’s appearance. Getting rid of flaky dry skin cells will give your skin a smooth natural sheen. Sometimes referred to as body polishing because of the results, exfoliating reveals a healthy-looking glow. Exfoliating will also help to unclog pores. If you are considering using a self-tanner, then you need to read on because to get the full benefits of your self-tanner, prepping your skin beforehand is a must. Today, I am sharing a few exfoliators I’ve used and liked

Exfoliators I’ve used and liked

There are many types of products to pick and choose from. I’ve been using this Rose Exfoliator that I found on Amazon. It was something that I added to my cart at the last minute and have been happy with it!

I am also a fan of St. Ives Gentle & Smoothing Scrub. Made with rose water and aloe it is a very gentle way to exfoliate. I use this on my hands, neck chest and arms. It also leaves your skin feeling invigorated but remember to apply moisturizer afterwards.

Another brand that I have tried and recommend is Fresh. The Fresh Sugar Polish both exfoliates and hydrates your skin leaving you with a nice healthy glow.

Another important note to mention is that there are different exfoliation products designed specifically for your face and for your body. One rule I live by is to never apply anything directly on my face that does not say it is for facial use. This is true for sunscreens too. I will admit I have been in a situation where I have needed to apply sunscreen and the only one available was for your body. At that point, I choose to save my skin from burning. However, I try to be careful with only using products specifically designed for facial use on my face. This is one of my go-to sunscreens.

Dry brushing is another method of exfoliation that I have previously written about. l like dry brushing because it is invigorating and gets the blood circulating, which gives me a temporary energetic boost.

For a much gentler approach to exfoliating, I found that this facial cleanser by Tatcha was effective in boosting hydration by eliminating dead skin cells using rice powder. It smells wonderful too.

How Often Do You Exfoliate

Once again this should be determined by your individual skin type. It may be helpful to test any new products on a smaller part of your body before using. I like to exfoliate about twice a week in the evenings. And especially before I am applying self-tanner. It is easy to tell if you are over exfoliating because your skin will start to look dry. In this case, you should cut back on your skin care routine until you see a natural healthy-looking sheen.