Hi Cloey,
I'm a Esthetician (skincare therapist). Exfoliate (remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin) 2x a week. Avoid all scrubs with gritty texture it damages skin creating micro tears, irritates skin. A exfoliant does not have to be a"scrub" to remove dead skin cells. Enzymes, alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids can dissolve and digest dead skin cells without causing any abrasion or trauma to the skin.
Try
1) Clarisonic Mia (deep cleanse skin and exfoliates.Can be used morning and night to cleanse skin.) $119 available at sephora and ulta
2) Dermalogica daily microfoliant is a favorite of mine. Gentle and effective. Can be used daily. Best when left on skin for 2-3 mintues.
3) or Murad Radiance C Peel-contains glycolic (AHA) AND vitamin C. Instant exfoliation and glowing skin in 10 minutes.
4) or Murad exfoliating mask-one packet can be used 2x.
Exfoliate like the ladies above said, but if you don't have time to exfoliate and need a quick fix, take a flat foundation brush and your foundation and after doing your normal foundation routine, take a little extra foundation on the brush and brush in the direction of the dead skin. So essentially brush upward to help the dead skin lay down flat. This should help until you have time to exfoliate.
You can use SUGAR and olive oil . I know it sounds like the olive oil would clog your pores but its actually a natural eye make up remover as well. or tomato and sugar. cut a peice of tomato and put some sugar on it . It will help ASAFP/
Exfoliating is really important for cell turnover. You should try The Body Shop's Vitamic C Microdermabrasion it's amazing! For a cheaper alternative you can try St Ives Apricot Scrub
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Jul 02, 2012
Jena O.
Hi Cloey,
I'm a Esthetician (skincare therapist). Exfoliate (remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin) 2x a week. Avoid all scrubs with gritty texture it damages skin creating micro tears, irritates skin. A exfoliant does not have to be a"scrub" to remove dead skin cells. Enzymes, alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids can dissolve and digest dead skin cells without causing any abrasion or trauma to the skin.
Try
1) Clarisonic Mia (deep cleanse skin and exfoliates.Can be used morning and night to cleanse skin.) $119 available at sephora and ulta
2) Dermalogica daily microfoliant is a favorite of mine. Gentle and effective. Can be used daily. Best when left on skin for 2-3 mintues.
3) or Murad Radiance C Peel-contains glycolic (AHA) AND vitamin C. Instant exfoliation and glowing skin in 10 minutes.
4) or Murad exfoliating mask-one packet can be used 2x.
Happy exfoliating! =)
Jun 19, 2012
Cloey B.
Jun 19, 2012
Mary P.
You need to exfoliate
Jun 21, 2012
Sabrina B.
you can exfoliate at home using sugar & honey, and i've used a combo of olive oil and vitamin e lotion/gel to fix it! i have it really bad sometimes.
Jun 24, 2012
Mavie M.
Exfoliate like the ladies above said, but if you don't have time to exfoliate and need a quick fix, take a flat foundation brush and your foundation and after doing your normal foundation routine, take a little extra foundation on the brush and brush in the direction of the dead skin. So essentially brush upward to help the dead skin lay down flat. This should help until you have time to exfoliate.
Jun 25, 2012
Emily C.
You can use SUGAR and olive oil . I know it sounds like the olive oil would clog your pores but its actually a natural eye make up remover as well. or tomato and sugar. cut a peice of tomato and put some sugar on it . It will help ASAFP/
Jun 28, 2012
Serena S.
Exfoliating is really important for cell turnover. You should try The Body Shop's Vitamic C Microdermabrasion it's amazing! For a cheaper alternative you can try St Ives Apricot Scrub