Exfoliating face product?

[wishesuponastar]

So, is St. Ives apricot scrub an ok product to use? Or anything else you recommend under $20. How many times is recommended to exfoliate in a week? And is it ok to just use a moisturizer after exfoliating?

 

[JPM3]

I've been using Clean & Clear morning burst cleanser, their exfoliating scrub, and their deep cleaning astringent for almost a decade now. All three units combined cost just about $20 at the local supermarket.

 

[usnuzuloose]

I use St. Ives everyday. I also use it on my feet.

 

[kmb584]

St. Ives is too harsh for me, but I know a lot of people who swear by it. I alternate between Alba's Sea Algae Enzyme Scrub ($11.99 at Rite Aid) and their Pineapple Enzyme Facial Scrub ($13.99 at Rite Aid), and I love both of them.

 

[JanaDee]

So, is St. Ives apricot scrub an ok product to use? Or anything else you recommend under $20. How many times is recommended to exfoliate in a week? And is it ok to just use a moisturizer after exfoliating?

Anything that has sharp edges like St Ives Apricot scrub does is much too harsh for your face. It causes tiny little cuts on your face. Using a products with beads or a face brush would be better for your skin.

 

[Gracie09]

I use them olay mio knockoff brush. I just use my normal neutrogena cleanser. I use the brush once a day and the cleanser twice a day. My skin is much smoother and fewer breakouts. At first I broke out for about a week, then it got much better quickly

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I got this in my Birchbox last month and bought a full sized one just yesterday. LOVE it.
https://www.birchbox.com/shop/february-2015-box/derma-e-refining-vitamin-a-and-glycolic-scrub

 

[penn19]

Kate Sommerville makes a good one. Its a little pricey but I think the beads are much finer and aren't as harsh on your face.

 

[wishesuponastar]

Thank you for your replies. Anyone have answers to my other questions....how many times per week to exfoliate? And I just want to use moisturizer after exfoliating, no other products is that ok?

 

[JanaDee]

Thank you for your replies. Anyone have answers to my other questions....how many times per week to exfoliate? And I just want to use moisturizer after exfoliating, no other products is that ok?

I use my Mia daily, but if you have sensitive skin you can exfoliate less. The only other product I use on my face (other than wash in the morning and astringent at bedtime) is moisturizer in the morning after my shower.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I agree that the apricot srub from st.ives is a bit too harsh. I have a scrub, from dove I believe, thats gentler than the apricot scrub.

Its been said that one shouldnt exfoliate more than once a week.

 

[LukenDC]

I used to use St. Ives, but the granules were not uniformly spread throughout the lotion. I have since switched to Clinique, which has a far more even consistency. I use the face scrub once a week, and the Clinique face wash on the six remaining days of the week.

 

[wishesuponastar]

Thank you so much for your quick replies to how many times to exfoliate. I really appreciate all of your help.

 

[Straitlover]

Another option is baking soda mixed w/ some Cetaphil (or store brand version) face wash. You cna sue that a couple times per week unless your skin's very sensitive.

 

[wishesuponastar]

Oh, I like the idea of making the Cetaphil/baking soda mixture! Thanks.

 

[nkereina]

Do you have a European Wax Center where you live? They make really good skincare products, and I love their exfoliating gel. I use it all over my body, including my face. It's a decent tub for around $20-$25, and not as harsh as some of the other ones out there. I will put it on before I get in the shower, let it sit for a minute, and then you can rub it in and will feel the skin flaking as you rub it in. I then wash it all off in the shower, and I do moisturize when I get out.

 

[SamRoc]

I know you wanted one for your face. but thought i would give another idea for you. Not for your face but for the back of my arms (very bumpy) and hands and feet i mix some coconut oil and sugar. Feels very soft afterwards.

 

[willowsnn3]

I just use plain granulated sugar. Maybe once a week. I use it in the shower when I am planning on washing my hair, so it rinses off easy.

 

[Kae]

The mircodelivery daily exfoliating wash by Philosophy is my favorite I use it every morning & Purity facial wash at night. I have been using the Olay Regenerist Exfoliating System bi-weekly it is pretty good. It is Chemical & beads so it really smooths nicely

Kae

 

[MrsDuck]

You may want to look into Aztec Healing Clay (on Amazon)... it sounds ridiculous but it's AMAZING & cheap ($9 for a pound that lasts FOREVER). Not to mention it gets rave reviews. I love it.