OMG my skin is soooo dry. I had dry skin before, but ever since I started using Proactiv, it has become drier because of the benzoyl peroxide. Proativ has actally helped clear my skin a lot, but it's just really dry. And it's flaky and you can see my skin like peeling off!! It;s so annoying and ugly!!! My make up looks horrible (and I don't even use a lot of make up. I use proactiv makeup). ANd I use moisturizer, but it still doesn't help.
Instead of putting stuff on my face (like moisturizer), I want to take off this dry skin!!! like exfoliate....but how do u exfoliate? what do u use???? like the St. Ives scrubs? I don;t like those....what else?Help!!! How do you exfoliate for my dry,flaky, and acne prone skin?!?
First of all,u should not exfoliate ur skin since this could only make ur skin worse than before.Try to switch to another cleanser that suits dry skin and gives moisture while u cleanse.I would recommend u to use Skin Medica,Neova or Murad cleanser since these cleansers moisturize ur skin while cleansing and gentle to ur skin.U could also opt for Clinique's moisturizer since it hydrates ur skin gently.However,if u would like to opt for remedies at home,I would recommend these 3 different steps for u to try at home.
-Make a puree of 1 banana and 1 papaya, peach or avacado. Apply to skin.Leave on for at least 20 minutes then rinse with warm water, followed by a moisturizer of natural margarine or natural vegetable oil.
-Apply natural mayonnaise, either homemade or from natural foods store.Massage into skin, leave on for 15-20 minutes,rinse thoroughly with warm water.
-Grate the rind of one whole lemon into 4 tablespoons plain yogurt.Mix and rub over entire body concentrating on the driest patches. Rinse.
Well,these are those remedies that would work best for ur skin type.Good luck trying this at home at great skin wishes.Help!!! How do you exfoliate for my dry,flaky, and acne prone skin?!?
I would Not try to exfoliate just yet. Your skin will only flake more if you do that. Use Olay Moisturizer twice a day, after washing your face + Pat dry! Don't Rub when drying off your face after washing! Try not to scratch your face either- even though it is probably itchy! I tried Proactive once upon a time too and it failed for me, so you might want to rethink continueing with it. Plus, for a little while, I would not use any concealers, foundations, and/or especially powders.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
How often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?
Hey Kelly, as a dermo-tech i get this question a lot. It is quite a hard question to answer, as in that each skin has different requirements. As a general rule exfoliate once to twice weekly at night. Post exfoliation time is also great for mask's and serums to be applied after. Also go easy on the granular scrubs, as I see a lot of damage caused from the good old ';apricot blasting';How often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?
i choose to exfoliate in the morning after i brush my teeth because it feels so refreshing rather than at night... i do it every two days. i use clinque. its about 13 dollars and its the BOMBHow often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?
I would say every two or three days. If you do it every day it can really dry out your skin. And I would suggest doing it at night. That way it gets rid of the days dead skin and the dirt from the day.
yup. Exfoliating helps remove dirt and dead skin cells. Doing it once or twice a week will give you a soft and glowing skin. You can use loofah with liquid soap or even those with exfoliating beeds. I've tried using liquid soap mixed with brown sugar. It works pretty well!
I would suggest you that you exfoliate your skin 1 to 2 times a week. Both of our gommage exfoliators gently buff away dulling surface flakes, unclogs pores and smooth out skin as it exfoliates. It does not matter whether you exfoliate morning or night, but be sure to cleanse and tone your skin first as exfoliators are not cleansers.
i choose to exfoliate in the morning after i brush my teeth because it feels so refreshing rather than at night... i do it every two days. i use clinque. its about 13 dollars and its the BOMBHow often should I exfoliate? And should I do it at night or in the morning?
I would say every two or three days. If you do it every day it can really dry out your skin. And I would suggest doing it at night. That way it gets rid of the days dead skin and the dirt from the day.
yup. Exfoliating helps remove dirt and dead skin cells. Doing it once or twice a week will give you a soft and glowing skin. You can use loofah with liquid soap or even those with exfoliating beeds. I've tried using liquid soap mixed with brown sugar. It works pretty well!
I would suggest you that you exfoliate your skin 1 to 2 times a week. Both of our gommage exfoliators gently buff away dulling surface flakes, unclogs pores and smooth out skin as it exfoliates. It does not matter whether you exfoliate morning or night, but be sure to cleanse and tone your skin first as exfoliators are not cleansers.
The best way to exfoliate my skin without using chemicals. i wanna try it with natural products.?
i have lots of white heads on my face especially nose which are resulting in to pimples n sometimes black heads too and have cause lots of open pores i m rlly worried abt it..my skin rlly looks ugly...pls gals...help me gettin rid off.The best way to exfoliate my skin without using chemicals. i wanna try it with natural products.?
If you are having major problem then you can go for a daily cleanup in some gud beauty saloon.
Or you can use some scrubs which you get in market , but you said you are looking for some natural scrub , so here are they:
1) Mix one tsp of chickpea flour (besan) and 1/2 tsp of rawa / suji , 2-3 pinches of turmeric , make a paste by putting some milk.apply this on your face %26amp; neck , let it dry for some time , once it becomes half dry , remove this by rubbing with your hands , this will exfoliate your skin.
2)This process needs some amount of preperation , but you can give it a try. Take fresh orange peel , dry them under sun for few days %26amp; grind it to powder (slightly coarse) %26amp; then use this as a face pack %26amp; remove it as i told in 1st method.
After these face packs you can message a little papaya pulp on your skin to make it look fresh and soft (if it suits your skin type)
I hope this will help you
gud luckThe best way to exfoliate my skin without using chemicals. i wanna try it with natural products.?
Try putting granules of sugar in yuor cleanser. Rub gently and rinse well. You need to steam your skin (over a bowl of hot boiling water with a towel over your head) this will open the pores and help the black and white heads come out. DO NOT PINCH them ~ you will regret it !!!
Dry your face with a rough towel. It will remove the layer of dead skin.
It sounds like you need to see a dermatologist.
No chemicals, huh? Well you could get a laser peel at the dermatologist, thats no chemicals. Or you could continue to rub your face raw and hope it'll clear up and then deal with the scarring from the black heads and pimples later.
If you want a simple exfolliant use sugar, olive oil, and lemon juice. The sugar will exfolliate as will the lemon juice and the olive oil will moisturize (more important than exfolliating). But you CAN'T scrub your pimples away. You need a prescription.
Hi,
More and more products are using natural ingredients on the market today, so finding some may be a little easier than it used to.
If you try and search around for exfoliaters which contain hydroxy acids (alpha hydroxy acids and/or beta hydroxy acids) then this will really help woth exfoliating your skin. You should exfoliate two times a week, but do one extra day of exfoliation on your nose since it is worse there.
I am using a product by Dermalogica called Gentle Cream Exfoliant. It is a natural product and contains the acids that I was talking about. It is a little expenseive, but is well worth it.
See, the whiteheads are areas where the dead skin cells are not shed properly, and so they build up and become a white head. The hydroxy acids will help to detach these dead skin cells.
Remember to have an appropriate clenser, toner and moisturiser too.
Good luck :)
use a gud exfoliatin scrub.... once a week.. and get a face clean from a beautician once a month... wil help...
Burts Bee's has some amazing skin products that are all natural and can really improve your skins conditon. Try looking them up. Also, your probably should wash your face often and wash your sheets every week or so to prevent the oil from your hair, spreading onto your face. =]]
Take some oatmeal flax and mix little rose water.Scrub your face for around 7-8 minutes. Initially it would be difficut to hold the scrub mixture but after scrubbing it for a minute or so you will be able to scrub easily. Wash off with cold water. This will not give you the change just in one time, you need to repete it for 2-3 days twise daily.
cheers!
The best product you can use is the Enzyme Exfoliator Scrub from the Papaya Enzyme skincare products by Bee Luscious Cosmetics. Its incredible.
hi Arpi,
ill try keeping it short if possible use less of make up and try and keep your skin as clan as possible don't use harsh face-washes on your skin just splash cold water over and now coming to your main concern the best way to exfoliate your skin would be by taking around a tsp of sugar wet your skin and then start massaging the sugar granules over your skin in circular motions then rinse of with cold water and pat dry,then rub a cube of ice over your skin this will help close the open pores,also try mixing 1tsp of glycerin with a 1tsp each of honey,rose water,and milk apply this with a cotton swab all over your face and allow to dry for at least 15 mins then rinse and pat dry,im sure girl Arpi it will help you out because these are age old grandmas secrets which your and my granny must have used in those times when they never had any fancy face-washes and scrubs right?ds browser
If you are having major problem then you can go for a daily cleanup in some gud beauty saloon.
Or you can use some scrubs which you get in market , but you said you are looking for some natural scrub , so here are they:
1) Mix one tsp of chickpea flour (besan) and 1/2 tsp of rawa / suji , 2-3 pinches of turmeric , make a paste by putting some milk.apply this on your face %26amp; neck , let it dry for some time , once it becomes half dry , remove this by rubbing with your hands , this will exfoliate your skin.
2)This process needs some amount of preperation , but you can give it a try. Take fresh orange peel , dry them under sun for few days %26amp; grind it to powder (slightly coarse) %26amp; then use this as a face pack %26amp; remove it as i told in 1st method.
After these face packs you can message a little papaya pulp on your skin to make it look fresh and soft (if it suits your skin type)
I hope this will help you
gud luckThe best way to exfoliate my skin without using chemicals. i wanna try it with natural products.?
Try putting granules of sugar in yuor cleanser. Rub gently and rinse well. You need to steam your skin (over a bowl of hot boiling water with a towel over your head) this will open the pores and help the black and white heads come out. DO NOT PINCH them ~ you will regret it !!!
Dry your face with a rough towel. It will remove the layer of dead skin.
It sounds like you need to see a dermatologist.
No chemicals, huh? Well you could get a laser peel at the dermatologist, thats no chemicals. Or you could continue to rub your face raw and hope it'll clear up and then deal with the scarring from the black heads and pimples later.
If you want a simple exfolliant use sugar, olive oil, and lemon juice. The sugar will exfolliate as will the lemon juice and the olive oil will moisturize (more important than exfolliating). But you CAN'T scrub your pimples away. You need a prescription.
Hi,
More and more products are using natural ingredients on the market today, so finding some may be a little easier than it used to.
If you try and search around for exfoliaters which contain hydroxy acids (alpha hydroxy acids and/or beta hydroxy acids) then this will really help woth exfoliating your skin. You should exfoliate two times a week, but do one extra day of exfoliation on your nose since it is worse there.
I am using a product by Dermalogica called Gentle Cream Exfoliant. It is a natural product and contains the acids that I was talking about. It is a little expenseive, but is well worth it.
See, the whiteheads are areas where the dead skin cells are not shed properly, and so they build up and become a white head. The hydroxy acids will help to detach these dead skin cells.
Remember to have an appropriate clenser, toner and moisturiser too.
Good luck :)
use a gud exfoliatin scrub.... once a week.. and get a face clean from a beautician once a month... wil help...
Burts Bee's has some amazing skin products that are all natural and can really improve your skins conditon. Try looking them up. Also, your probably should wash your face often and wash your sheets every week or so to prevent the oil from your hair, spreading onto your face. =]]
Take some oatmeal flax and mix little rose water.Scrub your face for around 7-8 minutes. Initially it would be difficut to hold the scrub mixture but after scrubbing it for a minute or so you will be able to scrub easily. Wash off with cold water. This will not give you the change just in one time, you need to repete it for 2-3 days twise daily.
cheers!
The best product you can use is the Enzyme Exfoliator Scrub from the Papaya Enzyme skincare products by Bee Luscious Cosmetics. Its incredible.
hi Arpi,
ill try keeping it short if possible use less of make up and try and keep your skin as clan as possible don't use harsh face-washes on your skin just splash cold water over and now coming to your main concern the best way to exfoliate your skin would be by taking around a tsp of sugar wet your skin and then start massaging the sugar granules over your skin in circular motions then rinse of with cold water and pat dry,then rub a cube of ice over your skin this will help close the open pores,also try mixing 1tsp of glycerin with a 1tsp each of honey,rose water,and milk apply this with a cotton swab all over your face and allow to dry for at least 15 mins then rinse and pat dry,im sure girl Arpi it will help you out because these are age old grandmas secrets which your and my granny must have used in those times when they never had any fancy face-washes and scrubs right?
Is it ok to exfoliate your ear lobes?
LOL, strange question I know. But this weather is really giving me cornflake ears. I have sensitive skin you see and it’s a right b*ugger.
Well, there’s something else you know about me now!
Cheers
Is it ok to exfoliate your ear lobes?
Jamaica.... LOL
Yes it is OK, but as long as the condition is not eczema related.
I have done it myself - used St. Ives Apricot Scrub (£3.99) and ALWAYS make sure you apply a moisturiser afterwards..... I use Lab Series Treat (£15.99, mankind.co.uk).
Basically, make sure the moisturiser is one that is recommended for the harsh weather. Other good ones are Zirh and Anthony Logistics.
Nothing wrong in a man wanting to look after himself. Good luck!Is it ok to exfoliate your ear lobes?
Aw, bless.
Naw, exfoliation will make it worse as it ';scrubs'; the skin. What you need is moisturisation.
I like the vaseline moisturiser.
Use it on your ears, nose, chin, forehead and especially HANDS.
I like to use it on my knees and elbows too as the skin on them tend to get drier throughout the cold.
Hope I helllped.
aw poor you %26amp; yr ears.......use some Sudocream as is excellent as my son gets red sore ears also %26amp; put that on your ears at night time and will heal really fast and rub some in before you go out also as will protect them........afternoon Carlos :) edit: get yourself a warm hat for wearing when you are out %26amp; about, will keep those little ears protected %26amp; cosy........ :)
NOW I see where Steve got the idea for his question!!
Darlin'...just moisturize VERY well and this will not be a problem! And if you need to do a little something, use an exfoliating facial scrub like St.Ives Apricot Scrub or something.
G'Mornin' Darlin'... ( From the States! )
LOL sure - and try popping some moisturiser on them too, specially when you are going outside.
It is indeed, do you need someone to rub the cream in? ;-) lol
Awwww hun - get some E45 on them...do you want me to send you some ear muffs? Mickey Mouse ones?...go on you know you want them! lmao xxxx
Its ok to use a gentle exfoliater on your ears!
I would suggest you get some natural almond oil to put on it daily!
you need to use baby oil more often. on you ears that is.
I got suckered into one of those weird parties too
If you have flaky lugs, I'm sure it's a must. Nobodies going to nibble your cornflakes.
Try the juice of a sweet nectarine. if you get my drift.
I cant imagine doing it but I suppose its fine..
I now have an image of you with corn flake ears ...heehee
Morning Cornflake ears! have you tried muffs? lmao :-)
just be gentle and use lots of moisturizer after
yes thats fine lol,
:D
why not make the best of your situation and pour yourself a bowl!!
Awww !! Use KY Jelly ... and lube those lobes ..!! LMAO x x x
lol i shud fink so,try coco butter 2
vain or what.
I can lick them to moisten them if you like ....have you got crunchy nuts as well ??!! x
Well, there’s something else you know about me now!
Cheers
Is it ok to exfoliate your ear lobes?
Jamaica.... LOL
Yes it is OK, but as long as the condition is not eczema related.
I have done it myself - used St. Ives Apricot Scrub (£3.99) and ALWAYS make sure you apply a moisturiser afterwards..... I use Lab Series Treat (£15.99, mankind.co.uk).
Basically, make sure the moisturiser is one that is recommended for the harsh weather. Other good ones are Zirh and Anthony Logistics.
Nothing wrong in a man wanting to look after himself. Good luck!Is it ok to exfoliate your ear lobes?
Aw, bless.
Naw, exfoliation will make it worse as it ';scrubs'; the skin. What you need is moisturisation.
I like the vaseline moisturiser.
Use it on your ears, nose, chin, forehead and especially HANDS.
I like to use it on my knees and elbows too as the skin on them tend to get drier throughout the cold.
Hope I helllped.
aw poor you %26amp; yr ears.......use some Sudocream as is excellent as my son gets red sore ears also %26amp; put that on your ears at night time and will heal really fast and rub some in before you go out also as will protect them........afternoon Carlos :) edit: get yourself a warm hat for wearing when you are out %26amp; about, will keep those little ears protected %26amp; cosy........ :)
NOW I see where Steve got the idea for his question!!
Darlin'...just moisturize VERY well and this will not be a problem! And if you need to do a little something, use an exfoliating facial scrub like St.Ives Apricot Scrub or something.
G'Mornin' Darlin'... ( From the States! )
LOL sure - and try popping some moisturiser on them too, specially when you are going outside.
It is indeed, do you need someone to rub the cream in? ;-) lol
Awwww hun - get some E45 on them...do you want me to send you some ear muffs? Mickey Mouse ones?...go on you know you want them! lmao xxxx
Its ok to use a gentle exfoliater on your ears!
I would suggest you get some natural almond oil to put on it daily!
you need to use baby oil more often. on you ears that is.
I got suckered into one of those weird parties too
If you have flaky lugs, I'm sure it's a must. Nobodies going to nibble your cornflakes.
Try the juice of a sweet nectarine. if you get my drift.
I cant imagine doing it but I suppose its fine..
I now have an image of you with corn flake ears ...heehee
Morning Cornflake ears! have you tried muffs? lmao :-)
just be gentle and use lots of moisturizer after
yes thats fine lol,
:D
why not make the best of your situation and pour yourself a bowl!!
Awww !! Use KY Jelly ... and lube those lobes ..!! LMAO x x x
lol i shud fink so,try coco butter 2
vain or what.
I can lick them to moisten them if you like ....have you got crunchy nuts as well ??!! x
Is it ok to exfoliate everyday with a face cloth?
Every day in the morning I exfoliate my face with a face cloth, its rather soft, but its just a common washcloth and I do it quite gently to make sure to avoid redness and irritation. I do it right after washing my face and get the washcloth wet, and my face and rub gently everywhere and then I rinse my face again. Is it ok to do this every morning or should I start every second day because it seems to help me a lot and I have mild - moderate acne.
Any ideas or something better to exfoliate with?Is it ok to exfoliate everyday with a face cloth?
Yeah, I do this everyday :] It actually helps cause it cleans your skin. I think this is partly why I hardly ever get pimples :]
Make sure you use cold water though.Is it ok to exfoliate everyday with a face cloth?
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I think that's fine to do it every day, just be sure not to touch your face much. Also I recommend changing your pillowcase as much as possible.
Any ideas or something better to exfoliate with?Is it ok to exfoliate everyday with a face cloth?
Yeah, I do this everyday :] It actually helps cause it cleans your skin. I think this is partly why I hardly ever get pimples :]
Make sure you use cold water though.Is it ok to exfoliate everyday with a face cloth?
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I think that's fine to do it every day, just be sure not to touch your face much. Also I recommend changing your pillowcase as much as possible.
I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
Is there a different process for homemade than there is facial scrubs or what? If you could just tell me step by step the order of what you have to do. Do you wash your face, moisturise, exfoliate or another way round. Pls tell me.I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
Most creams and things just remove skin cells a tiny bit. If you want to exfoliate really well get a massage sponge and use in the bath.I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
you can buy then coarse gloves from boots, body shop and supermarkets. they work really well.
i use then with a little bit of olay soap and my skin has never looked so healthy.
i recommend these, especially on ur face
Most creams and things just remove skin cells a tiny bit. If you want to exfoliate really well get a massage sponge and use in the bath.I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
you can buy then coarse gloves from boots, body shop and supermarkets. they work really well.
i use then with a little bit of olay soap and my skin has never looked so healthy.
i recommend these, especially on ur face
I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
Is there a different process for homemade than there is facial scrubs or what? If you could just tell me step by step the order of what you have to do. Do you wash your face, moisturise, exfoliate or another way round. Pls tell me.I know what exfoliating is but I am really unsure about how to go about it.?
i exfoliate in the shower with either sugar or an apricot scrub
when done showering i moisturize
i use masks a few times a month to deep clean my pores too
i exfoliate in the shower with either sugar or an apricot scrub
when done showering i moisturize
i use masks a few times a month to deep clean my pores too
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