How to Clean and Exfoliate Your Skin
When mechanically exfoliating, it’s important to be gentle on your skin. You can make small, circular motions using your finger to apply a scrub or use your exfoliating tool of choice.
If you use a brush, make short, light strokes. Exfoliate for about 30 seconds and then rinse off with lukewarm — not hot — water. Avoid exfoliating if your skin has cuts, open wounds, or is sunburned. Apply moisturizer with SPF after exfoliating.
Dry skin
Exfoliation is important for dry or flaky skin. Avoid mechanical exfoliation on dry skin, because the process is drying and it can lead to microtears. AHAs are effective for dry skin.
Glycolic acid will help remove dead cells sitting on the surface of the skin and encourage healthy skin turnover. Follow up with an SPF and moisturizer after using glycolic acid. It can make the skin more prone to sun damage.
Sensitive skin
Avoid scrubbing or using mechanical methods of exfoliation. These will irritate your skin further and can lead to redness.
Use a mild chemical exfoliator and apply with a gentle washcloth. For acne, you can also try a salicylic acid peel at your dermatologist’s office.
Oily skin
Oily or thicker skin can benefit from manual exfoliation and brushing. Oily skin may have an extra layer of buildup on the surface that manual exfoliation can remove. Gently use an exfoliator or scrub in circular motions for best results.
Normal skin
If your skin doesn’t have any complications, you can choose any method of exfoliation. Manual and chemical exfoliation are both safe for this skin type. You may need to experiment to find out which method works best for your skin.
Combination skin
Combination skin may require a mix of mechanical and chemical exfoliation. Never use both on the same day as it can irritate skin. If your skin feels dry after exfoliation, use a moisturizer immediately after.
Whether your skin is oily, dry or a combination of the two, every guy should be exfoliating. Exfoliating is a deep clean that removes grime and other debris from your skin, leaving behind younger-looking skin. Here are four tips for beginners on how to exfoliate and get nice skin:
Find What Works
With so many options for exfoliating out there, it is important to find which type you like best. Are you a scrub kind of guy or are you geared more towards a body brush? You’ll never know unless you try them out! For best results, consider using a gentle body scrub with exfoliating gloves. This combo will ensure you clean of your skin thoroughly.
A lot of guys get confused about the difference between washes and scrubs. This article will help clear up some common misconceptions about the two.
Read the Ingredients
An exfoliator is designed to remove dead skin and really open up your pores, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re putting on your face. A lot of mass-market scrubs contain alcohol and other irritants that can do more harm than good. Advanced Body Scrub and Microfine Face Scrub are gentle enough to be used by all skin types. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or combination skin, our products have you covered.
Scrub Before You Shave
Whether you shave with an electric razor or the old fashioned way, scrubbing before you shave is essential. Getting rid of the dead skin around your face will give you a closer, smoother shave and will help prevent cuts. A face scrub will pull out impurities, causing your skin to be cleaner and less prone to blemishes. This is also true of a facial exfoliating brush or cloth.
Moisturize After You Scrub
It is very important to moisturize the skin after you scrub, whether it is your face or your whole body. Scrubbing removes the top layer of skin, leaving pores open. This is not only the best time to apply a moisturizer, but it in ensures that your scrub does not damage the skin. There are many benefits to this including softer, healthier looking skin.
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