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staywarm2 · 11-19-2011, 05:46 PM

I had my makeup done at a dept. store the other day and the technician told me my face was dry and I needed to use an exfoliant. I usually simply use a wash cloth, but I guess that's not enough.

Any suggestions for facial exfoliant that doesn't cost a fortune?

SXMGirl · 11-19-2011, 05:51 PM

I use Exfolikate by Kate Somerville; a little pricey but very good.

KittenSparkles · 11-19-2011, 07:12 PM

Baking soda and water.

Try it and report back.

MaryleeII · 11-19-2011, 07:32 PM

Here's another homemade that really works---sugar and olive oil!

Don't use the extra virgin olive oil, it has too strong a smell. Just heat up a small amount of olive oil, maybe just a few sceonds in the MW, add some sugar---makes an excellent scrub!

staywarm2 · 11-20-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by E E

Baking soda and water.

Try it and report back.

Any directions as to how to use it?

Ringo1 · 11-20-2011, 08:11 AM

I really like Elizabeth Arden's facial scrub for dry skin; it doesn't tear my face up and/or make it even drier as some do.

Are you using some type of chemical exfoliant regularly ~ such as a good AHA?

KittenSparkles · 11-20-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by staywarm2

Any directions as to how to use it?

Take a small amount of baking soda in your hand- add a bit of water, and then apply to your face. You can experiment with the quantity.

Ringo1 · 11-20-2011, 11:45 AM

You can also mix the baking soda with a gentle, moisturing cleanser, like Cetaphil. If your skin is very dry - start with a small amount of baking soda.

I did that for years but ultimately ended up prefering the more gentle Arden exfoliant.

Ashton887 · 11-20-2011, 07:05 PM

I use Philosophy's "The Microdelivery" for daily use and St. Ives' "Renew and Firm" scrub 2-3x a week. I'm young (24) but read a quote once from a supermodel (maybe Cindy Crawford?) that you should exfoliate as much as possible to keep your skin youthful - men exfoliate when they shave their face and generally look younger for their age than women, so I'm sticking to that!

staywarm2 · 11-20-2011, 07:13 PM

I have very pale, delicate skin, prone to allergies, so I need something that will not be too harsh.