Experts say you shouldn’t exfoliate more than twice a week as it can irritate your skin, which sounds like sound advice. But if you have an oily complexion, or live in a hot climate, you may benefit from more frequent scrubbings, as warm weather increases perspiration and can lead to dead skin build-up.
The formula for smooth skin, however, isn’t always a matter of frequency – ingredients are key, as well. All scrubs are not created equal. According to Vanya Skin Care, the worst exfoliating ingredients are irregularly shaped articles with sharp edges, such as apricot kernels, walnut shells and pumice.
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When I decide to try out a new beauty or skincare product I always research and read reviews. It’s really hard to find really good products so reviews, asking my friends and beauty surveys are really helpful.
Recently, Shape magazine polled nearly 5,000 readers, beauty professionals and their editors about what beauty and skincare products they loved and according to the results, below are the best face products on the market today.
Best Exfoliators
Olay Dual Action Cleanser + Pore Scrub ($7; drugstores)
Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment ($50; Estee Lauder and department stores)
Best Moisturizers
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 …read more