How to Choose an Exfoliator Scrub for Your Face

Use a facial scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells.

A facial exfoliating scrub can keep your skin soft and radiant, but only if you select the right product for your skin type. Common skin types include normal and sensitive, oily, dry, and a combination of those. Oily skin is shiny and may break out frequently, dry skin may itch, peel or flake and combination skin is usually a combination of oily and dry skin, with many individuals experiencing an oily t-zone, and dry skin in other areas. Different skin types require different types of exfoliating scrubs. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

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  Determine your skin type, if you don't already know it. If you're unsure about what kind of skin you have, seek the opinion of a health or beauty professional such as a dermatologist or cosmetician
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  Visit local department stores, spas and salons and request free samples and advice.
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  Visit product websites and request free samples via postal mail. You may have to pay shipping and handling. Some manufacturers offer an online consultation processes and expert centers that offer recommendations on which products may work for your skin.
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  Test exfoliator scrubs on a small area of skin on the back of your arm and wait 24 hours. If your skin becomes red or irritated, discontinue using the scrub.
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  Buy trial or travel sizes of a product before purchasing a full-size version if there are no free samples available.
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  Select a facial exfoliator scrub that is labeled for your skin type. If you are allergic to any specific ingredients, read the label to make sure they aren't present before making your purchase.
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  Purchase an exfoliator scrub that doesn't dry out or irritate your skin.

Tips & Warnings

If your skin is dry or sensitive, you may have to use exfoliator scrubs for your face less frequently to avoid flaking skin and irritation.

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