Exfoliate

Question: Exfoliate? Why do you need to exfoliate when using Energy Glow with Subtle Self Tanners?

Answer: You should exfoliate before using any sef tanner. It's to remove any buildup of skin cells that will cause your new tan to be uneven. Exfoliate and moisturize the night before you apply the self tanner.

Question: exfoliate? What are some good things to use to exfoliate...i want a homemade mask that wont require alot...but it will exfoliate. i have oily skin and i dont want it to dry it out...but i just want it to exfoliate. please dont just tell me the things to use...but what i should do wth them and how long to keep it on for n stuff like that. thanks!

Answer: I mix together sugar and lotion to make a past, then rub it on my face and body and then rinse off the sugar, your left with soft smooth skin. use any lotion you want. i use one that is for age fighting.

Question: How do I exfoliate my face without getting it into my eyes? I was planning to exfoliate my face with sugar or salt, for my skin, but i don't know how to do it without getting the stuff into my eyes or nose or mouth or ears. Any help on what to do? And do you have any suggestions on what to exfoliate with for soft skin AND paler skin, I heard of Baking Soda, Salt ,Sugar ,Sand, but im afraid it will irritate my skin. Any help?

Answer: sugar is a really bad exfoliator. under a microscope, sugar crystals are square.. pores are circle. the difference in shapes are not good for your skin. Use salt, it is way better. back to your question, put the exfoliator on the tips of your finger and use circular motions on your cheecks, chin, nose, and forehead. make sure your fingers are wet so you are not scraping your skin or hurting yourself. then rinse with your eyes closed. rinse 2-3 times before opening your eyes and then pat dry with a towel.

Question: Any ideas on how to exfoliate nose without exfoliating creme? I want to exfoliate the skin on my nose without exfoliating creme. All I have is benzoyl peroxide, face wash, and salcylic acid.

Answer: Almost all of these posts in response to your questions are GREAT natural solutions. Warm your skin with hot compresses to open your pores. Gently push out the blackheads that might be plugging your pores - KEYWORD: GENTLY. Wash with a natural soap that will trap oils and remove them from your skin. Add 1 tablespoon baking soda to the soap while you wash your face - don't scrub hard, you're removing the dead skin cells, not the living ones. Follow that with witch hazel on a clean cotton cloth to kill any remaining bacteria that is associated with acne. Touch up any dry areas with a bit of natural oil, wipe off any excess after 10-15 minutes. Stop using benzoyl peroxide, there is an incredibly increased risk of skin cancer with that stuff. Stop using the salicylic acid, it also increases your risk of skin cancer in addition to a risk of Reye's Syndrome, a lethal liver and brain disorder. Most conventional face washes contain KNOWN allergens and can lead to break-outs.

Question: How do I exfoliate the skin at the corner of my mouth? I have a exfoliating sponge/pad thing for the face. The corner of my lips/mouth are darker and bumpier than my normal skin. It looks disgusting and im trying to get rid of this darker skin. I will try exfoliating, but how do I exfoliate my skin? I have a face wash scrub and exfoliating sponge pad thingy.

Answer: no, don't scrub anymore.. friction will get it darker.. exfoliating doesn't necessarily mean scrubbing.. use a mild skin lightening soap or cream.. it's how i get rid of dark skin spots. :-)

Question: Is it necessary to exfoliate your skin every time before applying tanning lotion? today is the first time i use a tanning lotion, Neutrogena Build-a-Tan. so i wash up really well with a body soap that exfoliates.. but im wondering is it necessary to do that every time before you apply tanning lotion? because im planning on applying it everyday before bed.. do i have to exfoliate or just use normal soap to wash up from now on?

Answer: Exfoliate once a week to remove any extra dead skin. Do not over exfoliate or you will not keep a tan of any kind because you are rubbing off too many new skin cells. Let the lotion dry completely before going to bed or you will be splotchy. do not use bar soap either, it leaves a residue on your skin that will prevent the tanning lotion from getting deep into your skin!!

Question: How are you suppose to exfoliate while using a gradual self tanner? It takes a while to actually build up to a good color with gradual self tanners and I can't just start over every time I need to exfoliate. Please don't suggest an instant self tanner. I've found one I like which is Jergens natural glow foaming for fair to medium skin tones. I like it a lot better than the lotion type. How often are you suppose to exfoliate your body and face?

Answer: I understand what you are saying.. but when you exfoliate. sometimes you have to put a little extra on.. to make up the difference.. Good luck

Question: How does exfoliating work how do you exfoliate your face? if i was to have a bath and then cleanse my face. Steam, exfoliate ect should i do it before or after? abd how exactly does exfoliating work? i know you have to use sugar but what do you do with it?

Answer: Exfoliating works by polishing dull skin and making your skin look smoother and brighter. the sugar thing http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/… Is it this? If you were to have a bath, I'd do it after having a bath.

Question: What is a good way to exfoliate flaky skin on my face? I've been using a acne medication for awhile and my face gets really dry and flaky, i will use a washcloth softly to exfoliate but it really doesn't do too much. Do you have any suggestions that would help to exfoliate or get rid of flaky skin?

Answer: use the st. ives apricot scrub its inexpensive, not too harsh on your skin, and smells good. good luck!

Question: What is the best way to exfoliate your body? I use a soap with little beads in it and exfoliating gloves sometimes but I have a feeling that they're not working good enough. Is there something else I should be doing to exfoliate my body in the right way?

Answer: Use a scrub with sugar and or salt it it. I like bath and body works scrub called Need a margarita? It smells great and leaves your skin looking and feeling awesome. I also use a sugar srcub i buy from winn dixie for 4 dollars made by Freemans. For added moisture lather yourself with lotion after exfoliating. Shea butter is amazing!

Question: What kind of products should i use if i want to exfoliate my face? I get razor burn when i shave. So they told me to exfoliate my face but i don't know what to buy or use to exfoliate. Does any one have any ideas on what i can buy to exfoliate? Sweet thanks for the help guys. But i just realized i don't know how to exfoliate. When do i do it before i shower, after i shower or while i shower? And all i do is apply this stuff to my face with my hand or should i use a towel or some other product?

Answer: St ives has a apricot scrub thats inexpensive and you can find it at any walgreens or drug store, I find that works well

Question: What type of exfoliate do you use after getting a Brazilian wax? I was told (after I had got it done) to exfoliate and then moisterize with Aloe and Shea butter. can you recommend a good exfoliate? thanks. note: the wax was done last week! LOL not this morning. Mexitalian Republic- I asked John, and he told me his wife does his waxes.

Answer: I don't know but I bet John Edwards does :)

Question: What do you use to exfoliate before a spray tan? I want to go get a spray tan tonight. I have loofahs. But do you need like a sugar scrub or any specific scrub? And I heard you have to exfoliate atleast 8 hours before the tan? is that true? I've also been told to moisturize, what type of lotion should I use, like Gold Bond or something? Thanks!

Answer: if you want to make an exfoliant at home, try brown sugar and milk. its going to be pasty. it also helps to clear up skin. after that make sure your skin is moisterized very good.

Question: What is the best way to exfoliate my entire body? Without having to rub scrub all over. I'm pregnant so its getting hard to reach everywhere. I want to use a self tan since I cant use a tanning booth but they say its best to exfoliate before using a self tanner.

Answer: Use a loofah brush with a long handle. Exfoliating is very important before tanning, so I wouldn't skip that step.

Question: How often should I exfoliate my face? I bought some Garnier exfoliating face wash to help improve my acne, and I've been reading other questions about how often to exfoliate my face. Most people say 2-3 times a week, but this exfoliating stuff I bought says "daily exfoliating wash". Should I still only be exfoliating 2-3 times a week, or since this stuff says "daily" is it like weaker or something, and thus safe to use once a day?

Answer: If you have oily skin you should exfoliate 2-3 times a week. if your skin is on the dryer side, you can use it daily. hope this helps!

Question: How many times a day should I exfoliate my face? I exfoliate twice a day, I use St.Ives Apricot exfoliating scrub. Am I exfoliating to much?

Answer: You shouldn't exfoliate everyday let alone more than once a day. Exfoliating is good for your skin but at the same time harsh on your skin if used too frequently. Its advised you exfoliate twice a week. I sometimes exfoliate 3 times a week though which is also fine. I also find that on some exfoliating products it'll say in instructions - "Part of your daily scrub." Don't listen to this instruction. The only reason it says that is because they want they're customers to use it up fast so they go out and buy more, more often. Its part of sales and selling they're product. So 2 or 3 times a week. Make sure you moisturise afterwards. ^__^

Question: How many days a week should you exfoliate? I've heard so many people have many different opinions. Some people say everyday. Some 2-3 times a week. I use facials and a gel overnight. Sometimes I use face wash that exfoliates. I have acne and I notice that when I exfoliate, my acne gets better and my face is clearer. But can you overexfoliate?? So, How many times a week should I exfoliate my face????????? Thanks!

Answer: Yes you can over exfoliate with oily skin that isn't sensitive: 2-3 times a week is good If you skin tends to dry out easily: 1-2 If you have sensitive skin: 1 Exfoliation strips the skin of dead skin cells, if you do it too ofter the skin doesn't have time to replenish skin cells leading to dry, red, irritated skin

Question: How come every time I exfoliate my face it turns shiny? I am a male and only exfoliate my face once a week and I don't have oily skin, but after I exfoliate my face with St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin my face turns shiny (a bit too shiny for me). Although my skin feels alot better and smoother why does it go shiny? Is this normal?

Answer: Yeah some do this, its the chemicals in the product, not the actual removal of dead skin. Try another scrub, see what works best.

Question: How to exfoliate my face the best way? Please be specific. & How many times a week should I exfoliate, while using nothing but Dove bar soap once everyday to wash my face. Any tips / suggestions.

Answer: st. ives apricot exfoliator. Use 3x a week or as directed on the product.

Question: How do you keep your skin from becoming rough if you cannot exfoliate over a tattoo? I've been told not to exfoliate over tatts because it will fade over time... My skin gets pretty rough if I don't exfoliate twice a week. How can you remove the dead skin cells without harming a tattoo? Yes, I could slather a load of lotion on, but that won't fix the problem of dead skin cells roughing up my skin. =/

Answer: Actually exfoliating would do the opposite. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin leaving a layer of newer skin that glows. But after exfoliating do use some body lotion. The one thing you don't ever want to do is exfoliate over a freshly done tattoo, but you can exfoliate the areas around it. Exfoliate a tattoo only if it's fully healed. I exfoliate my tattoo lightly every day and it hasn't faded yet.