Popular Q&A's for Facial Exfoliators

1. What are facial exfoliants, and why they important?

Facial exfoliants are fantastic for removing dead skin cells and revealing a brighter, smoother complexion. They work to unblock pores, remove blackheads and improve the skin texture revealing a fresh layer of skin for your serums to penetrate more effectively.

2. What are the different types of facial exfoliants?

You can choose between physical and chemical exfoliants. Physical exfoliants provide a gentle scrub from ingredients like Jojoba beads and fruit pulp to physically slough off dead skin cells, congestion and bumps while chemical exfoliants use fruit acids and enzymes.

3. How do I choose the right exfoliant for my skin type?

Sensitive skin types benefit from gentle exfoliants using super fine grains, dry skin loves hydrating exfoliants with lactic acid or fruit enzymes and oily and acne-prone skin responds well to AHAs like glycolic acid that can also help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. 

4. How often should I exfoliate my face?

It is ideal to exfoliate 2-3 times a week, but you can start slowly and see how your skin feels. Over-exfoliating can cause irritation and dryness, so listen to your skin and adjust the frequency as needed.

5. Where does exfoliation fit into my skincare routine?

Exfoliators and scrubs work best after cleansing so they can work directly on your skin without any makeup or excess oils. After exfoliating, you can continue with the rest of your routine - toners, serums, oils and moisturisers.