Exfoliators can work wonders for your complexion, unclogging
pores, minimizing the signs of aging and brightening skin. Using the wrong
formula, however, can leave your skin feeling sorry for itself. Like with any
facial treatment, effective exfoliation lies in finding the right product
targeted for your skin type. Here's what to use...
If your skin is: Dry and Dull
Use: Oskia Micro Exfoliating Balm. When dry, dead cells
build up on the skin’s surface, your complexion simply can shine. Brighten
things up with this organic balm formula, which gently sloughs away dead cells
with exfoliating silica and nourishing Rose, Lychee and Peppermint. So gentle
it can be used two or three times a week, it instantly detoxes, rejuvenates
skin and helps protect skin against environmental stress.
If your skin is: Sensitive
Use: Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel - Sensitive
If your usual exfoliator tends to cause redness and
irritation, opt for a gentle gel-like peel instead of a more traditional
exfoliator. Use this mild organic formula, which breaks down dirt with
fruit-derived hydroxy acids and raw sugar cane, once a week to get a softer
complexion without upsetting your facial skin.
If your skin is: Showing the Signs of Aging
Use: Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Refine & Polish Miracle Balm. When it comes to aging skin, it doesn’t get much better than Aurelia
Probiotic Skincare Refine & Polish Miracle Balm. This revolutionary
double-action, multi-use enzyme polish works to transform and brighten dull,
rough, congested and lacklustre complexions with a combination of pure
BioOrganic Oils and natural rice bran; the refining beads gently dislodge dry
skin cells and boost circulation to reveal bright, clear and beautiful skin.
If your skin is: Oily and Shiny
Use: Skin & Tonic Gentle Scrub. Since pores appear
larger when skin is oily, use an exfoliator that will control sebum build-up on
the skin’s surface like this one, made with oat, rosehip and french pink clay.
Not only will it minimize the appearance of pores, using this scrub one to two
times a week will help prevent breakout, too.
If your skin is: Acne-Prone
Use: Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask. When dealing with
blemishes, you want to deep-cleanse pores without irritating or drying out your
complexion. This 100% natural formula with pomegranate enzymes, Pink French
Clay and White Willow extract deeply cleanses and exfoliates skin and helps
improve its appearance by eliminating toxins and dull and blemished skin cells.
Use it once a week and you’ll have clearer skin in no time.
If Your Skin Is: Combination and Sensitive
Use: Pai Skincare Kukui and Jojoba Skin Brightening Exfoliator.
Prone to oil and large pores on your T-zone and dryness on your cheeks? Those
of you with combination skin will rejoice for this double-duty exfoliator,
which is also ideal for sensitive skin prone to acne, redness and eczema.
Jojoba beads provide a natural and very gentle buffing action, while the
Hawaiian Kukui Oil, a unique blend of Omega 3 & 6, nourishes and leaves
skin feeling smooth and moisturized.