Exfoliating body and the face weekly helps get rid of the dead top layers of skin.
This allows moisturizers and serums to better penetrate the skin and helps your foundation glide on smoothly instead of sitting atop flaky skin.
Exfoliating Tips for the Body
1.Apply oil to skin
2.Take a dry brush to skin from the feet up, brushing in short, light strokes
3.Step in the shower and using a sugar or salt scrub start at the feet again and massage the skin in a circular motion on up the body.
4.Rinse off using lukewarm water, then apply a salicylic acid body wash to skin, paying more attention to heels, elbows and knees. If you have a tendency towards back and butt acne, make sure to apply there as well.
5.Pat skin dry and apply a moisturizer while skin is slightly damp.
Exfoliating Tips for the Face
Exfoliate with a scrub once or twice a week. Don’t over-exfoliate or use a product with granules that can tear at the skin. Rub the product in a circular motion for 30 seconds and then rinse off with lukewarm — never hot — water.
If you have oily skin, large pores or acne-prone skin, you can try an at-home microdermabrasion system.
Consider natural products for exfoliating your face.
A baking soda paste made with (you guessed it) baking soda and distilled water will gently cleanse your pores and skin.
You can mix a pinch of brown sugar with coconut oil to form a an wonderful natural scrub.
