Mishap Monday: Exfoliation

Mishap: Not exfoliating.

The first time I realized how important exfoliating was at the Clinique counter. They do a tape test on the back of your hand to show you how much dead skin cells come off. So then I started thinking about how I could incorporate exfoliating into my beauty routines. I didn’t know how many different ways there were to exfoliate though, it’s crazy.

What is Exfoliating

Exfoliating is removing dead skin cells to rejuvenate your skin.

Ways to Exfoliate

• Face
  • microdermabrasion
  • peels (alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs)
  • facial brush
  • scrubs, facial beads, abrasives
  • clarifying lotion
• Body
  • pumice stones (feet)
  • body brushes, loofahs, sponges, wash cloths
  • shaving, waxing
  • scrubs, facial beads, abrasives
  • exfoliating creams and lotions

Benefits of  Exfoliating

1. Removing dead skin to reveal new, fresh skin (removing dead skin also lets your skin soak up your skincare products better).
2. Get rid of dark spots and acne scars/ even out skin tone.
3. Smooth away dry skin.
4. Unclog pores/remove blackheads.
5. Speed up skin renewal.
6. Improve skin’s texture
7. Prep your skin for a faux tan

My Favorite Ways to Exfoliate

• Michael Todd Sonic Brush
• Argan Republic Scrubs
• Juice Organic Peels
• Clinique Clarifying Lotion
• Pumice Stone

What are your favorite ways to exfoliate? & how often do you do it?

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Xx, T