Exfoliation is essential to getting soft, beautiful skin. Though there are many exfoliating products on the market, sugar and salt scrubs are some of the best. Lately, I have been trying out a variety of sugar scrubs and discovered Dylan’s Candy Bar Coconut Bon Bon Ice Cream Sugar Scrub.
Unlike other scrubs that are really grainy, this one is actually more like a creamy polish. But don’t let the creamy texture fool you. Created with pumice and jojoba beads, this scrub removes dead skin cells and rejuvenates dull, dry skin, revealing soft, silky smooth skin beneath.
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When determining your skin care routine, you usually start by determining what skin type you are.  The four main options are dry, combination, normal, and oily.  Is it possible that this information actually has nothing to do with the way that your skin should be cared for?
Previously I posted questions and answers from my interview with skin care “contrarian” Pamela Rae, who is known for her strong statements about skin care that challenge rules that are universally followed by skin care specialists.  She states that “the concept of skin care types is outdated, irrelevant, and misleading.”

Q:  You stated that “skin …read more

Do you want super smooth skin? Of course you do! Which is why you need to EXFOLIATE! I cannot stress this enough, ladies, exfoliating is one of the best ways you can attain smooth skin.  You can pile on all the face primer and make up you want, but it won’t look natural with out a smooth canvas.

Benefit Cosmetics Honey… Snap Out Of It! Face Scrub is a cool honey-almond scented scrub you can use in the morning or evenings depending on when you do your daily face routine.  It’s made for all skin types and gentle enough to use …read more

I’ve mentioned the wonderful benefits of regular exfoliation in previous posts and so I love it when I find a product that makes things easy. Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face is a cool and innovative product that takes a step out of your routine.
Instead of buying a separate facial scrub or exfoliator you can use Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains as it can be mixed with your favourite cleanser or warm water to create your very own gentle and effective scrub. After gently massaging it into your skin, simply rinse with warm water. Easy as pie!
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I’ve discussed Philosophy’s Microdelivery Peel previously, but here’s a quick and easier alternative! And we love skincare products that work well AND allot us more time in our busy days, yes? I know I do!
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash is similar to the St. Ives Apricot Srcub I wrote about the other day. This exfoliating facial cleanser can be used whilst in the shower so you don’t have to do an extra step at night or during your morning routine. It’s designed to effectively clean your skin while giving resurfacing benefits.  The formula is sulfate-free and made with ingredients designed …read more

I’m officially in love with Johnson’s Gentle Exfoliating Wash. After trying each of the Johnson’s Body Care products for a few weeks, I’ve determined that this line is made for me. My skin felt softer and there wasn’t any soap residue after my shower (which can sometimes be the culprit if your skin feels dry and itchy). Best of all, the amount of lather with the body wash was just right there’s nothing more disappointing than an overabundance or complete lack of lather…this was a nice balance.
The exfoliating power comes from micro-beads that dissolve as you loofah – which …read more

Over the winter we tend to ignore exfoliating our body because we have no intention of showing skin whilst the weather is so cold.  I noticed just the other day that my heels were dry and beginning to crack and my legs were needing some love. I reached for my body scrub and within moments my skin was looking and feeling better.
Don’t run off to your spa for a body scrub at the first signs of dry skin, instead try a couple of these products that should leave you smooth and glowing.
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish
A gentle moisturizing scrub treatment …read more