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Exfoliating Made Simple
What is exfoliating, when should we exfoliate and how often should we be exfoliating?
There are lots of different opinions about exfoliating and we know it can be difficult to know what to believe, which is why we’ve created a quick read to answer your questions, along with our favourite products for the best results.
What is exfoliating?
In simple terms, exfoliating is the removal of dead skin cells, to allow new and youthful cells to shine through. It is important to exfoliate because it promotes the development and production of new cells, which will help stop your skin from feeling dull, dry and rough.
When should we exfoliate?
We would recommend exfoliating your skin 1 - 2 times a week in order to generate new cells at the lower dermis. If your skin has previously been irritated from exfoliating this isn’t because your skin can’t handle the process, it’s probably because you haven’t found the perfect exfoliant for your skin type…yet! Or perhaps you went a little bit too hard at the start and your skin reacted. Therefore we recommend slowly introducing exfoliating into your skincare routine. Everyone is different and it can take time to find the perfect product.
Some exfoliants are more gentle than others and these are the ones we would recommend using for daily exfoliating. The more intense exfoliants are still great to use, but we would recommend using these 1-2 times a week rather than daily.
Our Top Picks
We have made it a little easier for you and have listed a few of our best selling exfoliants.
DERMALOGICA DAILY MICROFOLIANT 74g
This daily exfoliant is one of our bestsellers as it is perfect for removing dull surface debris, leaving your skin feeling smoother, brighter and healthier. Another factor about this product that makes it so great for daily use, is its ingredients help to balance any uneven pigmentation.
ASAP DAILY EXFOLIATING FACIAL SCRUB 200ml
If you are environmentally conscious, you'll love this product… plastic-free, paraffin wax, paraben free and 100% biodegradable exfoliating beads. Not only is this product environmentally friendly, it is gentle and suitable for all skin types too.
SKINSTITUT GLYCOLIC SCRUB 14% 200ML
This scrub is designed to clean, exfoliate and freshen up the skin, with its jojoba exfoliating beads. We recommend using a small amount and rubbing it over the face for around 30 seconds before rinsing with like-warm water. Top Tip: Rinse again with cold water and gently pat your face dry.
ASPECT ILLUMINATING POLISH 220ML
The Aspect Illuminating Polish is a beautifully gently scrub formulated with Ecoscrub, which is an environmentally friendly granular exfoliant. We recommend using this product 2-3 times a week to leave your skin feeling smoother and refreshed. Top Tip: Use the exfoliant on your elbows and knees to stop them feeling rough and dry!
DERMALIST ULTRA SMOOTHING FACIAL EXFOLIANT 80ml
Smooth, polish & prime. Three essential treatments you want from your exfoliant. This 3-in-1 treatment is one of our best sellers due to its combination of cosmeceutical ingredients, which include Lactic, Glycolic, Mandelic & Citric Acids. We would recommend only using this product 1-2 times a week as it combines chemical, physical and enzymatic exfoliants.