Whether your skin is oily, dry or a combination of the two, every guy should be exfoliating. Exfoliating is a deep clean that removes grime and other debris from your skin, leaving behind younger-looking skin. Here are four tips for beginners on how to exfoliate and get nice skin:
Find What Works
With so many options for exfoliating out there, it is important to find which type you like best. Are you a scrub kind of guy or are you geared more towards a body brush? You’ll never know unless you try them out! For best results, consider using a gentle body scrub with exfoliating gloves. This combo will ensure you clean of your skin thoroughly.
A lot of guys get confused about the difference between washes and scrubs. This article will help clear up some common misconceptions about the two.
Read the Ingredients
An exfoliator is designed to remove dead skin and really open up your pores, so it’s important to know exactly what you’re putting on your face. A lot of mass-market scrubs contain alcohol and other irritants that can do more harm than good. Advanced Body Scrub and Microfine Face Scrub are gentle enough to be used by all skin types. Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or combination skin, our products have you covered.
Scrub Before You Shave
Whether you shave with an electric razor or the old fashioned way, scrubbing before you shave is essential. Getting rid of the dead skin around your face will give you a closer, smoother shave and will help prevent cuts. A face scrub will pull out impurities, causing your skin to be cleaner and less prone to blemishes. This is also true of a facial exfoliating brush or cloth.
Moisturize After You Scrub
It is very important to moisturize the skin after you scrub, whether it is your face or your whole body. Scrubbing removes the top layer of skin, leaving pores open. This is not only the best time to apply a moisturizer, but it in ensures that your scrub does not damage the skin. There are many benefits to this including softer, healthier looking skin.