How to Exfoliate Skin

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Apply your exfoliator by making circular motions with your fingers.. Rinse off the exfoliator with cool water and pat your face dry.. Apply moisturizer to your face to soothe your skin.

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Apply your exfoliator by making circular motions with your fingers.

Step 1

Apply your exfoliator by making circular motions with your fingers.

2

Rinse off the exfoliator with cool water and pat your face dry.

Step 2

Rinse off the exfoliator with cool water and pat your face dry.

3

Apply moisturizer to your face to soothe your skin.

Step 3

Apply moisturizer to your face to soothe your skin.

4

Exfoliate your face 2-3 times a week.

Step 4

Exfoliate your face 2-3 times a week.

5

Pick a chemical exfoliator with an acid for a less abrasive option.

Step 5

Pick a chemical exfoliator with an acid for a less abrasive option.

6

Use a commercial scrub or make your own if your skin tolerates it.

Step 6

Use a commercial scrub or make your own if your skin tolerates it.

7

Choose any exfoliator that feels comfortable if your skin is normal.

Step 7

Choose any exfoliator that feels comfortable if your skin is normal.

8

Apply a strong chemical exfoliator or use a scrub if you have oily skin.

Step 8

Apply a strong chemical exfoliator or use a scrub if you have oily skin.

9

Use a washcloth and chemical exfoliator on dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.

Step 9

Use a washcloth and chemical exfoliator on dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.

10

Use an exfoliating body wash to exfoliate in the shower daily.

Step 10

Use an exfoliating body wash to exfoliate in the shower daily.

11

Exfoliate with a sugar or salt scrub weekly to polish your skin.

Step 11

Exfoliate with a sugar or salt scrub weekly to polish your skin.

12

Make short, light strokes if you use a dry brush or sponge.

Step 12

Make short, light strokes if you use a dry brush or sponge.

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Apply moisturizer after you exfoliate to nourish your skin.

Step 13

Apply moisturizer after you exfoliate to nourish your skin.

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