Nothing will make your skin look more dull than slacking on regular exfoliation. While you can’t see the accumulation of dead skin cells with the naked eye, it’s there – and you won’t be feeling ready for bikini weather if you don’t do something about it.

Wash your hands first so you remove any bacteria on your hands.
Always make sure the exfoliation products you are using on your face are specially formulated for your face.
Take into consideration the type of skin you have – everyone has different needs, but you won’t be doing yourself any favors if you have dry skin …read more

Regular exfoliation is the key to healthy radiant skin. There are a multitude of products out there to aid you on your journey to beautiful skin but you don’t have to spend oodles of money. Often, the best products are right in your neighborhood drugstore or market! When I feel as though my skin could use a little boost, I turn to my go-to facial scrub – St. Ives Apricot Scub (for sensitive skin). It’s amazing!
I started using  St. Ives Apricot Scub (for sensitive skin)  when I was in high school and now I use it once a week. It …read more

I know I could sure use this right about now (and about four of the real thing to take the edge off).  It’s a yummy, absolutely true margarita scent (think fresh squeezed lime, triple sec, and yes, even tequila!!!) and a salt rim.  I love the acid green packaging.  Just one caveat – don’t use if you’ve just shaved.  Talk about rubbing salt in the wound!!!  There’s also a matching 3-in-1 shower gel/bubble bath.
$25 for  23 oz at philosophy.com

For the longest time, I’ve been using exclusively sugar scrubs to exfoliate the skin on my body.   Usually, shell-based scrubs just didn’t have the “oomph” to really make me feel smooth.  I’m glad to say that one little scrub changed my mind:  Boots’ Mediterranean collection has a creamy, shell-based scrub that really does have what it takes.   This occupies a previously barren middle ground – if sugar or salt scrubs rub you the wrong way, or you have sensitive skin, this might be a worthwhile product to try.  The tub is also surprisingly chock-full of product, and the smell – …read more