(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best facial exfoliators, polishes & scrubs

After looking at your skincare and assuming you are a dry/normal skin type as you've posted, your routine is very invasive and more suited for an acne prone oily skin. The products you use are excellent because they are dermatologically effective, but you need to cool it with all the chemicals morning and night.

1. You shouldn't be worrying about what kind of cleanser you use but what kind of moisturiser you use for different seasons. Skin is drier during the winter so you need to use a richer moisturiser. And as you have pale skin it is also important you use a fitting moisturiser for the summer. For your skin type I recommend the hydrating cleanser, the foaming cleanser will be too drying.
   
2. BHA/AHA/Retinoids are too invasive for your eye area, stay clear from your eye area unless its an eye cream specifically for your under eyes. The formulation for under eyes and face is slightly different as your under eyes are more sensitive than the rest of your face, do this and you will have less wrinkles in the long run. If you want a good eye cream for dark circles I recommend this french brand.
   
3. Sure you can use BHA and AHA on your body but thats just a waste of money and time. The products you use on your face will have little to no effect on your body because the skin on your body is more thicker and resilient. I recommend exfoliating with a naturally derived product and moisturise your body as well because the moisture in your body's skin is as much important as your face. Mixing a few drops of rosehip oil to your moisturiser should help lighten the acne scars lighten over time.
   
4. I don't know what kind of skin products you mean, but simplicity is best. Use a moisturiser at night and then sunscreen on top during the day.
   
5. You don't need to lotion your whole body because your skin naturally produces oils to protect and moisturise itself. Make sure you do not shower or bathe in hot water because it strips your body from these natural oils, but if you have dry skin use the CeraVe lotion.
   
6. You will be more efficient and less messy as you become used to cleansing, grow a pair and suck it up.
   
7. Never self medicate or diagnose yourself with products you've researched on the internet, if you have rashes on your beard it is most likely because of the type of razor you use. You need to make sure you change your razor as frequently as possible (prevent bacterial infection) and also make sure the razor isn't too rough on your skin. Rashes could also be because your skin is dry (moisturise) or clogged follicles (use tea tree oil with your moisturiser).
   
8. Your normal moisturiser should be fine.
   
9. We don't actually reapply sunscreen, but we have sunscreen built into our foundation as well, so there is another layer of protection when we go out. Just make sure you carry a hat with you on extremely hot days, and wash your face and reapply sunscreen if you sweat during the day.
   
10. I prefer the pump as tubs are tricky to use in that you could contaminate the whole tub by dipping your fingers in. Pump is more hygienic and you can add a few drops of oil to your lotion if you want extra moisture.

My routine is pretty simple. I'll start off by saying I'm pretty sure I have oily skin. It feels oily in the morning and kinda gets shiny sometimes. Ick!

In the morning, I start off by wiping my face down really good with a baby wipe. I love baby wipes. My makeup isn't waterproof (well my mascara should be but isn't, but I love it too much to give it up - Covergirl Flamed out in Very Black Blaze) so it comes off easily with them, and baby wipes are way cheaper. I know different oils are recommended, but I hate the feeling of oil on my face, especially since it's already oily. After that I apply moisturizer, let it soak in, sun screen, let that soak, then do makeup.

At the end of the day I take it all off gently using a baby wipe, making sure to get all of it off really well, then use this green tea scrub by St. Ives, really making sure to get all the yucky-ness of the day off. I really love it - it's a good price, and the first time after using it my skin felt amazingly soft and clean. Plus it's helping to control my light-moderate acne a lot! Yay! It does have those little micro beads or whatever though, so if you don't like those, then this will not work for you. Also has no oil, and 2% (I believe) salicylic acid for acne.

After the scrub, I splash water over my face (lightly, not like in the commercials haha) to get it off and pat my face dry with a clean towel. Then I apply my moisturizer again really well, and I'm set! I think a really good face wash is the key to getting your skin really clean. The baby wipes did their job well, but I felt a huge different after using a cleanser.

Hey, I am looking to start a skin care regime but i have little to no knowledge on pretty much everything. so i have a lot of questions, i apologize if this isnt the right place but hopefully im not breaking any rules. as some background I am a 23 year old guy, tend to have pretty oily skin, and i have some issues with acne and back acne. I was hoping for some feedback about what i plan on starting.

first off I am thinking of using a combination of these things:
facial cleanser and body cleanser while showering,

than i would also suppliment with:

a facial cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer at night.
I got most of these items from beginner guide on this sub, but what i was wondering is if any of these products are redundant or unneeded if my goal is for a simple and relatively cheap routine? Additionally i was wondering if anyone could roughly predict how long these volumes would last?
Any help would be really appreciated!! Thank you!!

I’m so sorry about the rosacea you beautiful ladies. I have some tips that may help:
I tried fractional laser for my broken capillaries, and it didn’t do anything except give me a scar from a blister I got.

1. l- lysine helps strengthen blood vessel walls.
   https://www.amazon.com/NOW-L-Lysine-Double-Strength-Tablets/dp/B000Z9361G
   
   
2. fungal acne safe routine:
   Check your skin care products on www.skincarisma.com and make sure they are fungal acne safe.
   
   
3. the Ordinary’s Alpha Arbutin:
   https://www.beautylish.com/s/the-ordinary-alpha-arbutin-2-ha
   It has a cooling effect on the skin (skin carisma says this is not fungal acne safe, but it doesn’t give me any issues.)
   
   
4. scrape your face: yeah I don’t know why this helps so much but it does. Gently scrape the gunk off your face with this thingy:
   https://www.amazon.com/exfolimate-Face-Body-Exfoliation-Exfolimate/dp/B00SVDLGHY
   Also good for KP.
   
   
5. Squaline oil: I use the one from the ordinary, but if you search reddit for squaline oil you will find other recommendations.
   https://www.skinstore.com/the-ordinary-100-plant-derived-squalane-30ml/11416764.html
   
   
6. eucerin healing cream on your worst patches.
   https://www.amazon.com/Eucerin-Original-Healing-Rich-Creme/dp/B001FB5IIC
   
   
7. sun screen: I like this one: https://www.ulta.com/clear-face-liquid-lotion-sunblock-spf-55?productId=xlsImpprod11281057
   
   Or this one: https://www.amazon.com/Biore-SARASARA-Perfect-SPF50-original/dp/B0727STS9G
   
   Subscribe to r/skincareaddiction and r/rosacea. There is a lot of help there too. Good luck!!

You look great. But get a piece of paper, man. A well stocked house is important (don't play on bluetooth speakers lmao, mildly nsfw).

Here's my advice:

Get a haircut that makes more sense for your head shape. You have a slightly big forehead. Not an enormous forehead, though! It's about normal sized, only slightly larger than average. But the hair style is really emphasizing that otherwise minor fact.

As for acne, here's the process I use and it pretty much got rid of all of my acne. I used to have acne exactly like you.

1. In the shower, use these three products: product 1, product 2, product 3. They need to be rinsed off, so it's easiest to do in the shower.
   
2. After your shower, apply a 10% benzoyl peroxide acne treatment, in a pea-sized amount. Get the good stuff-- it is very different from the cheap stuff. Trust me, i've tried both. And if you use a pea-sized amount once or twice daily, it'll last a few months. Don't rinse this stuff off. If you get skin irritation, keep doing it for a few days. If it doesn't go away, stop use.
   
3. Throughout the day, keep your skin clean! This is super important. Use witch hazel for this. It's cheap and it'll make your skin feel amazing.
   
   I'm sure some of these steps aren't nessecary, but this was the routine that I developed. Since it works crazy good, it's a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" kind of thing. If you don't want to invest in ALL of the aforementioned products, then you could probably get away with just 10% benzoyl peroxide scrub + 10% benzoyl peroxide treatment + witch hazel.
   
   ​
   
   Anyways, you're like a 5.5 / 10 right now. 5 is average. So that puts you slightly above average. Deal with acne and get a better hair style and you're easily a 6.5 / 10, which means attractive.

Generally blessed to have good skin, until I started breaking out like mad a few months back on my forehead and upper lip area.

Upon the advice of a friend, I tried AHA/BHA to clear myself up from Paula's Choice and Drunken Elephant's Babyfacial but it seemed to make everything much worse.

I finally went to HeyDay and my facialist berated me for following the advice that wasn't right for my skin type. Her theory was that my pores were getting clogged and irritated from being extremely dehydrated (NYC winters) and suggested that I use a gentler cleanser, an exfoliant, and an intense healing balm.

My skin is SO much better now with the extra moisture so my regimen is as follows:

Grown Alchemist Gel Cleanser - Half pump to remove make-up, half pump to cleanse. Day and nighttime.

[Naturopathica Healing Balm] (https://www.amazon.com/Naturopathica-Gotu-Kola-Healing-Balm/dp/B01H60XAH6) Mix with HA and/or MH Vitamin C serum to make it less thick. Use higher concentration at night for healing and less in day because it can be a bit shiny.

[Cosmedica Hyaluronic Acid] (https://www.amazon.com/Hyaluronic-Pure-Highest-Anti-Aging-Non-greasy-Paraben-free-Best/dp/B0090UJFYI/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1522688559&sr=1-4&keywords=hyaluronic+acid) Honestly, just the Amazon default HA and suits my purposes to mix with the Naturopathica Healing Balm.

[Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum] (https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Hippie-Vitamin-Hyaluronic-Ferulic/dp/B00DKF7XPW/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1522688609&sr=1-1&keywords=mad+hippie+vitamin+c+serum) Mix with Naturopathica Healing Balm. I bought this on a whim and my skin got worse when I ran out so I re-introduced this back into my regimen as an HA alternative.

[Grown Alchemist Exfoliant] (https://www.amazon.com/Grown-Alchemist-Polishing-Facial-Exfoliant/dp/B00G3J8J96/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522688670&sr=sr-1&keywords=grown+alchemist+exfoliant) Use 2-3x a week to gently exfoliate at nighttime after cleansing.

[Mad Hippie Sunscreen] (https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Hippie-Products-Facial-Broad-Spectrum/dp/B018E92YAC/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1522688706&sr=1-1&keywords=mad+hippie+sunscreen) Terrible at using this daily, but that is the goal!

Ok, ok, ok! I totally have/had skin just like yours and I get cystic acne really bad on my chin/ nose area. I went gluten free, helped with the cystic acne, but oh mylanta the rest of my face was still terrible, AND DRY! So Proactiv was too drying and caused me to get so dry and irritated that I got eczema on my eyelids. Talking about adding fuel to the fire. So I have a girlfriend who had this face wash that she made me try, I was so desperate to try anything that I did. It was literally a bottle of oil... and made out of olive oil. Who would think to put oil on your face...not me, but I tried it. And immediately after using it I felt a difference. I used it three times the week we were staying together and my face cleared up, it felt softer and less irritated, and I was glowy, instead of red and puffy. This was it http://www.amazon.com/DHC-Deep-Cleansing-6-7fl-oz-200ml/dp/B001UE60E0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395810974&sr=8-1&keywords=oil+face+wash. But you could pretty much just use pure organic coconut oil or olive oil. Now I use one that has oil and shea butter in it that had a sugar scrub like texture so it polishes away the dead skin cells and moisturizes. That is this one http://www.amazon.com/FarmHouse-Fresh-Sugar-Facial-Polish/dp/B004SUHFI8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1395810446&sr=8-7&keywords=farmhouse+fresh that has a sweet bright citrus scent that wakes me up in the morning. Your makeup is beautiful! Good luck with your skin, I hope this helps you like it did me!

TLDR I heard that using oil on dry skin wont actually clog pores and make you break out more, but that like dissolves like and it fixed my skin!

I have to shower at night because it takes me forever to wake up in the mornings.

For my showering process:

1. Turn the water on, wait forever for it to heat up because I live in an older building and sometimes it dosnt heat up at all (cold showers SUCK). While I wait I get nakie and go to the bathroom if I have to.
   
   
2. Then I remember I forgot a towel again because my bathroom is too small to keep more than one towel in it at a time and my boyfriend always forgets to put one back so I run into the bedroom naked and grab a super duper huge fluffy towel and head back to the bathroom
   
   
3. Once I'm in the shower I get myself all wet (ooh baby)
   
   
4. Shampoo and rinse. Twice. I think I have OCD. I dont know this is bad for my hair but I feel like I'm still dirty if I dont wash my hair twice. I use Vadel Sassoon (the repairing one). I love the smell of this
   
   
5. Throw some conditioner in my hair and step out of the spray of the shower so my hair can sit with conditioner in it. Again I use the Vidal Sasson repairing one.
   
   
6. Wash private areas with gentle soap. I use the sensitive skin Dove soap
   
   
7. At some point during my shower ferrets will invade and start dancing in the water. They eventually get cold so I pick them up and put them outside of the shower (we leave a towel on the floor so they can dry themselves off after, this normally lasts until I'm done my shower anyways).
   
   
8. Shave private areas, legs and armpits. I use the Shick Quattro Trimstyle razor with handy trimmer with the sensitive blades. I use either a cheap conditioner like herbal essences as a shave cream or I use a cheap equate shave gel.
   
   
9. I wash my face. I switch off between exfoliating St.Ives scrub and a Garnier oil cleanser. If I'm using the oil cleanser I do it out of the shower.
   
   
10. I alternate days with using either a body scrub or a shower cream. For my body scrubs I use either the Honeymania Body Scrub from The Body Shop or the Mango Body Scrub Which is also from the body shop. For my shower cream I use the Brazil Nut shower cream that smells like cookies!!!!
    
    
11. I rinse off and get out of the shower. Then I use a lotion on my skin (especially where my tattoo is). Lately I've been using the Brazil nut body butter from The Body Shop. Even though it dosnt smell like the shower cream :c
    
    Its not really glamourous and most of my products are really cheap. But I love the feeling of a shower!
    
    Edit: Realised I didnt put down my morning routine.
    
    
12. Alarm goes off
    
    
13. Fuck around pretending to sleep for at least 15 minutes after the alarm has gone off
    
    
14. Get up, grab my uniform and head to the bathroom
    
    
15. Put on uniform while going to the bathroom to save time
    
    
16. Spend way too much time on my makeup and freak out when i realise im going to miss my bus if I dont hurry my
    ass
    
    
17. Grab stuff for a lunch and throw it into my bag
    
    
18. Forget at least one thing when walking out the door and have to turn back
    
    
19. Run and catch my bus (or miss it because Im fuckin stupid)

OK. Thanks for responding to this. It was kind of an off-beat question, but nevertheless relevant to why you asked us to have a look.

1. If you're not already doing so, start drinking water like a boss. If you've got sodas currently in the regular mix, you'll want to cut them out. Water is the great flusher of the things you don't want in your body (and skin comes from within!).
   
   
2. Exfoliate (also like a bahwss); I recommend Freeman apricot (for initial washing/exfoliation) and grapefruit (for lighter exfoliation). It's odd to sound like some endorsement, but I've been using their stuff for, uh, fifteen years and it's always been wickedly inexpensive. And all joking aside about me being 91 years old, relative to my actual age (a number sliiiightly lower), I don't look it. Case in point: getting carded for liquor (whilst visiting the U.S.) at the age of 34. Thirty-four! I blame Freeman's stuff.
   
   
3. And above all, moisturize that face so hard (like a, well, you know — supervisor) right after exfoliating (like, post-towel dry moist) with whatever intensive, yet affordable moisturizer you like to use.
   
   B) If you're feeling super indulgent, Freemans also does a freakishly cool peel-away cucumber masque that looks like you're an extra in a horror movie when peeling it away. :)
   
   I suspect for anyone who experiments with variations on this theme, they're going to see a profound difference within, say, six months. And if others smoke (whether tobacco or cannabis), immediate-proximity smoke is about the worst thing to anyone's skin.

lol I wish girls would look at me bro. It doesn't have to be a bad thing, and in your case, it certainly is not a bad thing.

I know you're probably worried that they're looking at you because there's something wrong with your face, but there's nothing wrong with your face. They may be interested.

I think the hair is fine. Although a lot of people are saying either to cut it short or grow it out long so idk; take the advice of the one with the most upvotes for the hair styling.

Perhaps clear up the skin though. Witch hazel for cleaning and 10% benzoyl peroxide for treating. Scrubs work well for me, so you may want to try those, too.

Certainly not ugly, and I think you have a chance with a girl. Just be sure to have an appropriate amount of confidence.

Hmmm I’ve never thought about it for someone without hair but I’m sure it could work the same! Many hair care companies make scalp scrubs that help remove build up and I’ve also heard of people DIYing them using sugar and oil/ similar mixtures. I don’t know about the effectiveness of that because I haven’t done it. Since you are bald you could potentially use other ways of physically exfoliating to help, as well, which may be more cost effective....but again I haven’t done any research on that area in particular so I don’t have recommendations! Here is an example of a cheap scalp scrub on Amazon. Hope this helps!

Hey I was just going to say...I, too, have very dry areas on my face, to the point my skin starts peeling. And I also have to be careful what kind of exfoliator I use bc they can be too harsh and make my skin break out. I found two scrubs on Amazon that have a smaller, finer “grain”...PLUS, they help even out your skin tone, brighten up your skin, and actually help keep it moisturized too. And they honestly aren’t expensive (especially since you’re not supposed to do it more than 3 times a week...max...so it can last a good long time).

I have used both and can attest to both being amazing. This brand also makes five other scrubs...the Himalayan Salt Scrub should NOT be used on your face but I do like it for small areas on my body (it can sting if you have any tiny cuts or sensitive areas tho). The other four from them (Spirulina, Brown Sugar, Charcoal, and Coffee), I have not tried.

Pomegranate Scrub

Coconut Scrub


If you ever decide to try any of these out, I hope they really help! I know how hard it is to get dry skin under control...


Edit: words bc it’s late lol

I'm a big (tall and chubby), somewhat hairy dude but I do happen to have excellent skin. I have slightly oily skin, thick hair, a beard, and dry scalp. Here's my non-oral hygiene regimen.

• Shower every other day
  
• Only wash face my when I shower (this is the one I use)
  
• Use a hydrating body wash (this is the one I use)
  
• Wash my hair only when I shower (this includes my beard; I use Head and Shoudler 2 in 1 w/ almond oil)
  
• Use an anti-perspirant deodarent for my pits (I use Old Spice Swagger there as well)
  
• Moisturize my face after every shower (I use this one); I do the same for any areas I shave
  
• I never wear cologne
  
  I've been doing this regimen more or less since I had a beard to shave (16 years old). The products have changed but the end results haven't. Rarely get zits, never get ingrown hairs, I always smell nice but not in an overbearing way, my hair and beard are clean and soft, and my skin is nice. I also don't spend a whole lot of time outside if I can help it but mainly because I'm just not an outdoor person.

Hi, nice initiative and thanks for your time. I'd like to know if I use the right products and if I'm doing everything properly.


Using this mapping for reference.

Always have acne around 5 & 9, mild acne at 1 & 2. During breakouts also between 4 - 6 and 10 - 8 and the acne at 1 & 2 gets a bit more noticeable. Acne nowhere else on my body. Acne in general is not that severe in my opinion. But that's just my opinion. :)

Male Indian generally dry/combined skin, have had Acne since the age of 16, currently 22. After the shower my skin screams for moisturizing, which is why I believe I have dry skin. I shower twice a day normal temperature, sometimes cold showers, and I avoid getting my face wet under the shower.

Diet: Eat pretty much anything. Generally healthy things tho, also go to the gym 5 days a week. Like every other Asian family: Rice + meat + veggies lol.

This is my skincare routine:

1. Cleanse everyday twice.
   
2. Exfoliate twice a week on seperate days, Wednesday and Friday.
   
3. Mask once a week, Sunday
   
4. Apply toner
   
5. Apply moisturizing serum
   
6. Apply Eye moisturizer
   
7. Apply moisturizing creme
   
8. Apply moisturizing oil
   
9. Apply sunscreen
   
10. Apply primer/foundation/concealer/powder.
    
    
11. Use an ointment my general practitioner prescribed, it's called: "Differin Gel". I use this everyday before I go to sleep.
    
    By the way if you know anything about make-up, which I assume you do. I have very dark under eye circles, any way to make it the same tone as my face skin color? It's the thing that annoys me the most, and the women in the make-up shop never take me seriously when I ask for advice lol.

I should answer the question myself, so here it is, as detailed as I can.

I shave once a week because I believe my skin would not recover otherwise, but lately I've been wondering if it might not be actually hurting and if I would not benefit from not letting the hair grow too long.

As for my protocol, there was a post a while ago on Reddit where a stripper explained how she shaved down there. I took her method, and adapted it, plus my own little things :

1. I shave under the shower. I find the steam helps.
   
2. Wash and exfoliate face with water as hot as I can. I use Neutrogena Men Razor Defense Face Scrub
   
3. Apply baby oil to face. I use Johnson's Baby Oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E
   
4. Shave using a single pass in the direction of hair growth. I use Gillette Fusion Proglide Power Men's Razor and Aveeno® Skin Relief Shave Gel. The single pass doesn't get me a clean shave, but I can live with it.
   
5. Wash with cold water
   
6. Apply Dove Men+Care Hydrate + Post Shave Balm
   
   Finally, I try to apply Nivea Soft Refreshingly Moisturizing Creme every day.
   
   Even with all this, I usually look like this on the first 24h after shaving.

I've been struggling with bumps on my face for quite some time as well. You really have to get into the habit of exfoliating/washing your skin daily. I've been using this daily as a face scrub, especially days before I shave http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Razor-Defense-Scrub-Ounce/dp/B000NWBQ6M. Also experiment with different acne creams and masks to cover your face with. Your pores may be clogged from dirt (eating greasy food in general may also be a cause of your clogged pores). I started using Dollar Shave Club a while back and the shave butter paired with their after shave lotion has made my skin very smooth. In addition, try to use Bump Patrol immediately after you shave and I saw someone mention Bump Stopper....I use that as a topical right before I go to sleep every night. It's alot of work but you should see results in a few weeks if you stay dedicated

Edit: Links to some of the products I use:

Dr. Carvers Shave Butter and After-Shave Balm
www.dollarshaveclub.com (I don't work for them at all but honestly ask anyone about their products and you'll get good reviews.)

Neutrogena Men's Face Wash
http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Men-Invigorating-Face-Wash/dp/B001B4Q5X0

Bump Patrol Maximum Strength
http://www.amazon.com/Bump-Patrol-Maximum-Strength-Formula/dp/B003BOTB0C/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ASEVS99O6FS73

Bump Stopper 2
http://www.amazon.com/High-Time-Stopper-2-Strength-Treatment/dp/B00AG6SEF6/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1425782440&sr=1-1&keywords=Bump+stopper+2

Neutrogena All-In-One Acne Control
http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Daily-Scrub-All--Control/dp/B006X1KWVM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425782506&sr=8-3&keywords=all+in+one+acne+control+neutrogena

get a pre shave scrub.....and good shaving cream (not foam or gel).....and post shave lotion.

take a shower, do your hair, whatever, let the steam open your pores,

Hopefully you own a wet shaver, and a good one at that.....

i own the Panny LA93. ITS AWESOME.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES-LA93-K-Multi-Flex-Dual-Motor-Rechargeable/dp/B002N5MHLK

Anyway, tehn you use the scrub, rinse off, then light lather of shave cream, and shave. When done, finish up in the shower. Once you get out, pat dry your face, and apply lotion immediately!

Also you look like you have a few breakouts on your face. could be related to your shaving irritation...

I started with Neutrogena Shave stuff, cause it was cheap, but then I switched to Every Man Jack, and love it....not too pricey either. Get it online or at Target

Scrub:
http://www.amazon.com/Every-Man-Jack-Pre-Shave-Scrub/dp/B002ATII94/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1376787764&sr=1-6&keywords=every+man+jack

Cream:
http://www.amazon.com/Every-Man-Jack-Shave-Types-6-7/dp/B002AWVTQU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1376787856&sr=1-1&keywords=every+man+jack+shave

Lotion:
http://www.amazon.com/Every-Man-Jack-Lotion-Signature/dp/B002AWVTPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1376787764&sr=1-3&keywords=every+man+jack

Exfoliating is basically a way of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. This is done by using a product that is abrasive, that will scrub the skin. This can done by either using a cream or gel product, or by using a sponge or pad. Using a sponge or pad is too harsh for your facial skin so never do that!

You need to look for a cream or gel product that has tiny particles in it that make the cream/gel feel gritty but not too gritty. Some products, like St Ives, use larger, non-dissolving particles which can actual rip and damage your skin. You obviously don’t want to do that so use a product with tiny particles that doesn’t feel too harsh. If you’re look at products at a store, rub a small about of the product between your index finger and thumb to feel the texture. The product should feel gritty but not lumpy. A product I found on Amazon called Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub might do the trick. I haven’t used it myself but looks ok.

Rub a small amount (size of a quarter) all over your face and neck using small circular motions. Avoid your eyes. Be gentle...don’t try to erase the skin off your face! Just a little pressure to rub the product into your skin. Use the product for about 30 second to a minute then rinse your face with lukewarm water. Best place to exfoliate is in the shower.

You should immediately follow any exfoliating with a moisturiser.

If you do that 2-3 times a week, and cleanse your skin on the other days, you should notice an improvement in your skin texture and brightness in 2-3 weeks.

An excellent skincare routine will involve cleansing in the morning and exfoliating at night before bed, moisturising after both. If that’s too much for you, at the very least do your skincare routine every morning (cleanse every morning, exfoliate 2-3x a week and moisturise).

You actually have really pretty skin and beautiful eyes :)

I would try this Salicylic acid as it works better than others for me. The next step up is a home peel and if that does not get results a doctor can do a more extensive deep peel or use a fractional laser. You can read reviews for both peels and laser skin treatment at Real Self.

Hello! I used the Apricot Scrub for years until reading about it here - so I stopped and starting using the Stridex pads instead. Buuuuut I really missed how good my skin would feel after using the scrub, so I went to buy some more Apricot Scrub and found St. Ives Green Tea Scrub that has salicylic acid (1%).

It's great! I get the benefits of the salicylic acid but I also get that scrubbed-clean feeling. Instead of walnut pieces, the scrubbers are hydrated silica (I think they are, anyway, I can't see what else they would be based upon the ingredient list).

St Ives Green Tea Scrub

I have really oily skin.