Which face scrub is right for you?

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How to choose the right exfoliator for your skin?

A "beautiful skin" gesture par excellence (provided it doesn't rhyme with irritation), the facial scrub or exfoliation is the step in our routine with the most beauty benefits. Too often forgotten or under-applied, this beauty essential will reveal a radiance you've never even dreamed of. Smooth the skin texture on your face, make your lips as soft as ever, firm your body and reduce the orange peel effect? We reveal the benefits of facial scrubsand give you our top tips, plus our favorite exfoliants, below.

Among our 3 essential gestures to have a beautiful skin, theexfoliating has a place of choice! Incorporate an exfoliator into your routine can solve many problems. This essential gesture gets rid of all your little dead cells, thus promoting cell renewal.cell renewal. And cell renewal means smoother, tighter skin.smoother, tighter skinA smoother, tighter skin, a more radiant complexion and the prevention of imperfections. So don't neglect your exfoliation, practice once or twice a week! Pssst, use a facial scrub even delays the appearance of the first signs of aging.

The most used exfoliation habits

Zero" exfoliation Some of you have given up exfoliating because you haven't found a method that doesn't irritate your skin! Yet a lack of exfoliation prevents active ingredients from penetrating the skin, impedes the flow of sebum, clogs pores, dulls the complexion and slows cell renewal. With so many problems to contend with, it's easy to see why (gentle!) exfoliation is an essential part of your skin care routine!

Mechanical exfoliation Mechanical exfoliation: here, the grains are rubbed to remove dead cells. These scrubs may be suitable for dry skin, but beware, in most cases, they are too strong! Often used too abruptly, mechanical exfoliation is not recommended for sensitive skin or skin with imperfections. Why not? Because these famous grains risk opening the pimple and causing bacterial proliferation. As you can see, exfoliation should not be synonymous with irritation!

Chemical scrubs These are the exfoliants that we prefer at Oh My Cream because we believe that they are more respectful of the epidermis, whatever your skin type. Their chemical (or enzymatic) action nibbles away at the small dead cells for for a gentle exfoliation.

How to choose your exfoliant or facial scrub?

Enzymatic or chemical exfoliation is a much gentler method than mechanical exfoliation, but some exfoliants can be quite concentrated: make sure the product is right for your skin! These exfoliants come in powder form (to be mixed with water), mask form (to be left on), or even lotion or serum form: while the texture and method of application will depend on your tastes and habits, the most important thing is to correctly target the exfoliating molecule that will solve your problem. Choose an exfoliant with fruit enzymes if you have sensitive or reactive skin, with antibacterial salicylic acid if imperfections are your daily lot, with lactic acid to boost hydration and clarity, or withglycolic acid for a more powerful, anti-aging action.

The face scrub for normal skin in search of radiance

For the lucky ones who don't have any particular problem to deal with, we're going all out for radiance! If I discover grain-free exfoliationI adopt the Daily Microfoliant DermalogicaOh My Cream's best-selling enzyme exfoliating powderIt's a universal daily exfoliating powder that guarantees perfect skin texture from the very first use! If I have sensitive skin, I prefer the Exfoliating Powder Oh my Cream Skincare, which is even gentler. If I don't have the time to make this part of my daily routine, I prefer the more powerful Glycolactic Masque Eclat Peau Neuve Ren Clean Skincarea glycolic acid-based marmalade to be left on as a mask for a "wow" effect.

Facial scrub for sensitive skin

The key word: gentleness! Reactive and inflamed, sensitive skin needs to be treated with care. Exit over-powerful acids I prefer fruit enzymes, 100% natural molecules that gently do the job. If I'm a newcomer to grain-free exfoliation, I opt for the Exfoliating Powder Oh My Cream Skincarea gentle exfoliating powder to be mixed with water to reveal a smooth, even complexion. If you don't have the time to make a gesture part of your daily routine, opt for the Resurfacing Mask Tata Harpera gentle exfoliating mask to leave on for twenty minutes.

Which facial scrub for dry or dehydrated skin

Lucky for normal to dry skin, it only has minor problems. To gently exfoliate them, creamy textures rich in moisturizing ingredients are perfect. Find our tips for taking care of dry or dehydrated skin here.

Which exfoliator to choose if you have blemish-prone skin

If your skin is prone to imperfections, opt for gentle exfoliation (imperfections are above all inflammations that need to be soothed!) and formulas containing salicylic acidan exfoliating active recognized for its gentleness and antibacterial properties. Find all our tips for fighting blemishes here.

For skin with dark spots

Those who don't want to add a gesture to their daily routine will swap their cleanser for the Skin Resurfacing Cleanser Dermalogica the enemy of damaged complexions, or opt for the Vital Foaming Cleanser Mousse Nettoyante Nuori for a brighter, more luminous complexion. Multi-users (and those with no sensitivity) should occasionally leave the Exfoliating Lotion Oh My Cream Skincare Exfoliating Lotion with glycolic acid, which also fights imperfections.

The right reflexes to have when performing a facial scrub

When performing a facial scrub, you must adopt a few good reflexes. First of all : the frequency. It is important to listen to your skin. Indeed, if you have sensitive skin (frequent redness, feelings of heating, tightness...), it is better to use gentle products and to space out your facial scrubs. If your skin is very sensitive, it may be counterproductive to use a facial scrub more than once every two weeks for example, at the risk of altering your skin barrier. Listen to your skin and if in doubt, do not use an exfoliant if you feel it is very fragile.

The best face scrub is the one best suited to your skin type. If you use a face scrub with grainsIf you're using a grainy face scrub, apply it gently, without pressing, using circular movements on your skin. And, if you have imperfections, we advise you instead to use chemical or enzymatic facial scrubsIf you have blemishes, we advise you to use chemical or enzymatic face scrubs instead, as grainy scrubs can create micro-lesions on your blemishes, encouraging the spread of bacteria on your face and leading to further blemishes. For example, use an exfoliating lotion with glycolic acid This is the most effective exfoliant for reducing blemishes and spots.

Ideally, follow your facial exfoliation with your favourite face maskThe active ingredients penetrate better on freshly exfoliated skin. Finally, follow with a lotion, then a moisturizing product (serum and cream or oil), and you're all set. Finally, don't forget to protect your skin from UV rays the next day with a sun cream, whatever your skin type.