Hey Dolls! Exfoliating your skin is so important if you want healthy young looking skin. Once you enlarge those pores, there is no turning back so it really helps if you start a regimen and stick to it. Here’s a list of exfoliaters I have at home that I love.
My absolute favorite is St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub Invigorating! I have a giant tub that I use in the shower every day. It’s great for face and body to scrub away dead cells that tends to dull the appearance of your skin. The one that I have has apricot, corn meal, and ground walnut shell. All of these ingredients contribute to the exfoliation, but also add nutrients and antioxidants to the mix. We all know how important antioxidants are! St. Ives also makes another type that has 2% salicylic acid in it and it is called Blemish and Blackhead control. I used to use this in my teens years to help battle acne. It smells a little different, works harder, but feels the same. Another I have at home is the Proactiv solution Renewing Cleanser. I love this stuff. I use it usually twice a day and alternate between this one and St. Ives. Proactive has Benzoyl Peroxide in it which neutralizes bacteria and really helps clean out those pores. There is 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide in the Renewing cleanser which is a low concentration. There still might be slight irritation for those with sensitive skin, but keep at it because your body will become tolerant. Sometimes it helps to build that tolerance then slide up to a higher concentration of Benzoyl peroxide, get used to that, and then come back down to the lower concentration. It makes the cleanser much more effective because your tolerance has built up and your irritation will not interfere. Neutrogena has a advanced solution set which comes with n exfoliater. It’s much lighter and only contains .5% salicylic acid so it’s not as harsh. It smells like bathroom cleaner, but does a sufficient job. An option that is all natural is to use LEMONS!! Lemons are a wonderful source for beauty! You can squeeze a little bit of lemon juice into a bowl add some sugar and a little bit of water. The consistency should be thick and grainy. Rub it on your face and leave it on for a bit. The lemon has Alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid which is great for cleaning out and exfoliating your skin. It also has Vitamin C which aids in repair and the lemon will lighten the skin, hair, and any dark spots on the face. Beware of cuts and burns on the face because it will sting! If you have some acne put some raw honey in the mixture and this will add an antibacterial component. It will also moisturize the skin because using the lemon exfoliant or any exfoliant can tend to have a drying effect on the skin. Hope this helps you guys! Please let me know how it works out for you or if you suggest any other exfoliants.
XOXO
Karma B.
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