Does your skin feel dry, flaky, and rough? There could be one very important step you’re missing in your skin care routine: exfoliating!
You may have heard that you don't need to exfoliate in the winter, but that’s not true – you should be exfoliating all times of the year!
Read on as we discuss everything you need to know: why exfoliating is important for your skin, how often to exfoliate, the best exfoliating ingredients, how to choose an exfoliator, and how to use an exfoliator.
Exfoliating helps get rid of dead skin cells to reveal new, fresh and healthy skin cells. When you have too much dead skin cell build up, your skin is left flaky and dull-looking.
This makes it super important to prep your skin for makeup application. Exfoliating can also help to improve skin texture and elasticity.
And although our skin does naturally shed every 28 days, that is not enough. For the following skin types, exfoliation is especially important:
One of the most important things to understand about exfoliating is that you shouldn’t overdo it.
Over exfoliating can cause more damage to the skin than good. Your skin is your protective barrier – don’t tear it down! Plus, over exfoliating can cause you to strip your skin, making it more sensitive and thin.
To determine how often to exfoliate you should always follow the directions of your skin care products. Here’s a general guideline that you can follow, based on types of exfoliators:
From AHA’s to BHA’s to granular exfoliants, there are many different kinds of exfoliating ingredients. Here's a breakdown:
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids)
There are many different types of AHAs, which are derived from natural sources.
BHAs (Best Hydroxy Acids)
Another type of acid is Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) or Salicylic Acid which is derived from willow bark. Salicylic Acid is best for treating problem and oily skin types, as it helps reduce oily build up.
Granular Exfoliants
Oatmeal, Almond Meal and Rice Bran Wax are all examples of granular exfoliants.
Sugar is another great granular ingredient for exfoliating. It is gentle, and it's small particles make it an excellent topical exfoliator. Sugar also has natural humectant properties, drawing in moisture and making it suitable for more delicate areas of the body, including the arms and décolleté.
All of these granular exfoliants help to remove dead skin cells and are biodegradable.
There are many different types of exfoliating ingredients and products to choose from, but we’re here to help you find the right exfoliator for your skin.
FUSION Chocolate Espresso Invigorate Face & Body Sugar Scrub
FUSION Matcha Lemongrass Deep Cleanse Face & Body Sugar Scrub
The exfoliation technique you’ll use also depends on the type of exfoliator you’re using.
Face Scrubs and Exfoliating Masks
Exfoliation Technique: On cleansed skin, apply with moistened fingertips and massage gently but firmly. You can also leave for 10-15 minutes for added benefits.
Exfoliation Technique: Simply break open package and swipe. After nightly cleansing apply evenly over skin on the face, throat and/or back of hands. Not to be used on/or around eye area. Discard each applicator after single usage.
Now choose an exfoliator for your skin, and get on track to healthy and beautiful skin for 2019!
I have a question about using the Rapidex Marine Exfoliator. The directions say to use at night for 14 days, however it doesn’t say whether or not you should apply your night time moisturizer after applying the Rapidex. Please clarify.
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May 28, 2019
Debra: Rapidex is a safe and effective uni-dose program with phyto-marine actives and natural fruit acids that will gently exfoliate the skin, helping the skin to appear more even in tone and texture. We recommend using this treatment for 14 days. After nightly cleansing, twist the applicator open, remove the saturated cotton swab and apply evenly over cleansed skin on the face, throat, neck and décolleté. We then recommend you do not wash the product off; you then should follow up with your nightly serum and or moisturizer. Repeat the following thirteen nights.