How to use: Apply to dry or damp skin as desired. For more intense exfoliation, gently massage onto dry, cleansed skin. For a creamier oil texture, add water to dissolve the natural exfoliating crystals. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
What is an oil exfoliator?
What begins as a gelled oil melts into a richer, more liquid oil texture, infused with marine minerals. If desired, add a few drops of water to create a creamier treatment. Sugar crystals and sea salt gently exfoliate away the appearance of dullness and fine dry lines.
If you use a scrub or chemical exfoliator, apply the product gently using small, circular motions. Do this for about 30 seconds, and then rinse off with lukewarm — not hot — water. If you use a brush or sponge, use short light strokes. Never exfoliate if you have open cuts or wounds or if your skin is sunburned.
What do dermatologists recommend exfoliating?
- Best AHA Cleanser: Neostrata Glycolic Foaming Wash.
- Best BHA Cleanser: CeraVe Salicylic Acid Cleanser.
- Best Scrub: Neova SmartSkincare Serious Microderm Scrub.
- Best Exfoliating Tool: Buf-Puf Gentle Facial Sponge.
How do I deep exfoliate my face?
- Using a clean brush or your favorite scrub, move in small, gentle, circular strokes around your face, says Shah.
- Keep your movements light. ...
- Rinse with lukewarm water so your freshly exfoliated face isn't irritated by hot water.
- Pat face dry and apply moisturizer.
What type of exfoliator is best?
Try a physical exfoliator with super-fine particles (like a microdermabrasion scrub) and aim to work in chemical exfoliation as well. “Chemical exfoliators can penetrate skin deeper to improve the appearance of fine lines,” Loving says. Products that pack a combination of AHA and BHA acids will be your best bet.Aug 25, 2021