Selecting An Exfoliating Scrub

Having healthy and vibrant skin takes patience and commitment to a proper skin care program, which should include a daily exfoliating scrub.  Our bodies are constantly creating new skin cells to replace the 30,000-40,000 cells that die on our face every day.  While we were designed to get rid of those dead cells fairly efficiently, sometimes when we have overly dry or oily skin, the skin starts to build up on the surface of our face clogging the pores that produce oil.  If the combination of dead skin cells and oil partially, or completely clog a pore, our body does not stop producing oil in that gland.  Instead oil begins to build under the skin until finally a blackhead forms on the surface of the skin causing pain and embarrassment.   A good exfoliating scrub with help your body rid itself of dead skin cells unveiling a fresh layer of skin that looks clean and healthy.

Benefits Of Using An Exfoliating Scrub

It is not uncommon to see dramatic improvement in the appearance of your skin when you begin using an exfoliating scrub.  It makes dull skin seem more alive and vibrant, minimizes pores and even reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  However there are also a number of unseen benefits that make exfoliating scrubs a very important part of your skin care program.

• Your skin will be instantly much smoother and softer after exfoliating your face.  By removing the build up of oil and skin you expose a fresh layer of skin that is much more receptive to moisturizers and other treatments.
• You skin will receive moisturizers much more easily after a full exfoliation.  New skin cells soak up the nutrients that the dead skin cells were blocking.
• Over time, regular exfoliation will lead to much younger and vibrant looking skin.  The signs of aging such as wrinkles and lines will be less apparent.  It is much easier to prevent fine lines and wrinkles than it is to reverse them.

Choosing The Right Abrasive Exfoliating Scrub

There are several levels of abrasion that in exfoliating washes.  Many people enjoy the rough scrubbing action of an abrasive scrub and feel like it gives them a deeper cleanse.  However if you have a sensitive or dry skin type, using the wrong exfoliating scrub can do damage to your face.  People with sensitive skin should use an exfoliate formulated to soothe and protect, not damage your skin such as the Olay Professional Pro-X scrub.  It gently cleans your face without the “gritty” feeling of many exfoliates.  For those with less dry and more oily skin, the L’Oreal Paris Go 360 deep cleansing exfoliating scrub is one of the most effective cleansers on the market.