One word could change the face of your skincare routine — exfoliation. In order to keep your skin looking radiant (and you ultimately feeling confident), it is important to exfoliate. The process of exfoliation involves removing dead skin cells to expose the healthy skin underneath. This technique also reduces the formation of unsightly blackheads and clogged pores.
While there are many exfoliating products on the market, DIY sea salt or brown sugar based scrubs work just as well. The bonus: most of us have these ingredients sitting on our shelves. I’ve included my favorite Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub recipe (as seen on Pinterest):
Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup coconut (or almond) oil
½ tsp. vitamin E oil (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix together and store in an airtight jar. Use 1 tablespoon at a time.
Wet face and then apply in a circular motion. Rinse. Apply moisturizer as usual.
If you’re like me and enjoy how smooth your skin feels after this process (and the smell is soothing as well), you’ll be tempted to do this daily. Resist the urge. Exfoliating more than 2-3 times a week can cause redness and irritation of the skin.
One thing is for sure: once you begin exfoliating your skin and incorporate it into your skincare regimen, you’ll love how your skin looks and feels.
