Facial Scrubs

 

I know we all have had moments of desperation and grab any facial scrubs at the drugstore hoping that it would do the job it says it's going to without hurting our skin too badly. I know I religiously used the St. Ives apricot scrub for many years without even questioning what it's really doing to the skin. After learning more about skin and earning my license as an Esthetician, I'm here to tell you, STOP USING ST. IVES! As the granules of the scrub are too large it ends up just scratching and tearing the skin as opposed to exfoliating. Thus, it allows bacteria to grow in the surface of the tiny scratches/tears. It can even end up causing inflammation and if used over a period of time, it can cause premature aging (fine lines and wrinkles).

 

Picking out a good exfoliator can be a tough task and sometimes leaves your brain in a massive jumbled mess. I know it's taken awhile for me to finally find scrubs that do the job they are intended to do and are gentle on the skin. The key to exfoliating is to not over do it. Start out by exfoliating just 2-3x a week, if you eventually want to do it more, work your skin up to it. Over exfoliating is just as bad on your skin as using harmful products on it. Try these products out, they might cost more, but ingredients is always critical, especially when you're putting it on your face.

 

 

 



• Lush - Let the Good Times Roll - Probably my favorite exfoliator/cleanser ever. It smells amazing like a delicious cookie. Not to mention the ingredients consist of popcorn, corn meal and cinnamon. It cleans the skin gently and leaves it oh so soft!
• Boots No7 Total Renewal Micro-dermabrasion - Made with Aluminum-oxide crystals, the same as dermatologists that smooth, refine and renew the skin. A great at home micro dermabrasion scrub that gives you results and leaves the skin smooth and improves the texture.
• Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant -  Great for all skin types, this finely milled rice based powder is incredibly gentle on the skin. Makes it so soft and smooth. Just add water and exfoliate away!
• Michael Todd True Organics Tropical Fruit Facial Polish - Another one of my favorite scrubs. It smells like heaven and it works so amazingly on the skin. Made with enzymes that eat away dead skin cells leaving the skin soft and smooth. Great for all skin types!