2. Wet your skin first.
It is important to always dampen the skin before you begin to rub it with an exfoliator. This not only allows the product to really clean deep into the pores, but ensures that the skin is softened before application.
3. Use a circular motion during application.
The application is just as important as the product. Make sure to apply the exfoliator in circular motions all over the face (avoiding the eye area). Not only will it feel great – almost like a mini-massage – but it will help to really work the product in.
4. Be gentle.
Specific areas need more pressure and more TLC than others. The bottom of your feet are going to have thicker skin than your bikini, neck and face. It is important to be gentle on areas where the skin is thin and super soft. Being too rough can cause redness, and in some cases permanent damage. No worries if you make a mistake and rub a bit too hard, according to NYC dermatologist Dennis Gross M.D. “To calm your complexion once it’s red, use products that contain green-tea extract.”
5. Apply lotion afterward.
It is important to follow up your exfoliation treatment with a bit of moisture, as the exfoliation process can sometimes leave your skin parched. A facial cream can be used on both the face, skin and hands after an exfoliation. For other parts of the body, you may need something a bit heavier like a body butter.