Are face scrubs bad for your skin?
We asked pros to weigh in on beauty’s most controversial product category.
Roberta Moradfar is a Board-Certified Advanced Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner and Founder of EFFACE Aesthetics.
Keep reading for what you should probably know before you toss that face scrub in the trash.
How to safely use physical exfoliants
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Instead, think of your complexion as a delicate surface that craves gentle motion and lots of water.
board-certified dermatologist at Skin Wellness in Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Hartman recommends using a dime-size amount of product for the face and using the smallest amount of pressure.
and employ the same amount of pressure you would use to rub facial oil onto your skin.
Hickman loves using a hyaluronic acid serum after exfoliation to ensure that the skin has enough water content.
Take it slow
Finally (and most importantly!)
verify to listen to your skin.
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Check out the video below for more intel on daily exfoliation.
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board-certified dermatologist at Skin Wellness in Birmingham, Alabama
