What do you use to exfoliate?

[monniej]

do you use these with your normal, everyday cleanser?

 

[empericalbeauty]

white and brown sugar mixed with coconut oil

 

[anjanasadil]

where can i buy a buf puf or the face brush?? :kopfkratz:

 

[girl_geek]

Per my dermatologist's recommendation, I wash my face each night with Cetaphil soap and a Buf Puf sponge. This both cleanses and exfoliates my face! (I have very oily skin prone to clogged pores.)

Most drugstores and Wal-Mart will have either the Buf Puf, or a generic-brand version. For example, here is the Walgreens store brand:

Facial Cleansing Sponges | Walgreens | Walgreens

Or the Buf Puf brand from drugstore.com:

Buy Buf-Puf bath & shower products online

My dermatologist recommended that I use the Regular and rub very, very gently; however, I usually buy the gentle because that's the only thing I can find in my local stores.

 

[CassBH]

I personally LOVE Paula Begoun's AHA Glycolic Acid. It is very effective and has great ingredients in it that work! Plus, it is not expensive at all! Maybe $15? Lasts forever!

 

[Gvieve]

You need to write a book and I'm very serious. :laughing:

 

[Jennifer]

baking soda!

 

[Gvieve]

Either a microfiber cloth, baking soda with whatever cleanser I'm using, or cornmeal w/ whatever cleanser I'm using.

 

[gina2328]

I bought a microfiber cloth from mineralbasics.com and it doesn't seem to be doing much for me. I'm not sure if I am supposed to be using it every day or how much I should be scrubbing with it. It did not come with directions. I am using it about 3 times a week. I have been having a lot of flaky patches.

Last night I used a scrub with sea salt, sugar, olive oil and clear aloe vera. It left my skin very smooth. The olive oil seemed to stay on my skin after I rinsed.

 

[SalJ]

Agreed, it's excellent.

 

[AngelaGM]

That sounds interesting. I am going to try that

 

[empericalbeauty]

Same happens to me with my coconut oil especially in the mornings so moisturizing is optional after exfoliation

 

[Dubsbelle]

Currently (until it runs out) I'm using DERMA E microdermabrasion scrub.

It's pretty pricey (I think I bought it for between $30-$40 cad at Whole Foods although they now sell the Derma E line at Walmart for cheaper.)

Anyways I find this really works well, although it can be a bit rough if you scrub too hard. You have to scrub for at least 3 minutes to get good results. I love it!! Really leaves my skin glowy and verrrry soft!

I'm also using Mary Kay TIMEWISE MICRODERMABRASION SET (also $40 cad about). I have not used it yet, but I have read rave reviews on this.

 

[Karen_B]

I use Nivea Face Scrub, it works great for me.

 

[VintageGardinia]

I was using the L'oreal Refinish Microdermabrasion kit until I discovered their men's version which has virtually the same ingredients but at a cheaper price!

It just doesn't come with the Vit E lotion but thats fine since I prefer to use my own regular skincare afterwards anyway. :laughing:

 

[rebeccalynn69]

Cool info VintageGardinia...I'm always up for cheaper!

 

[VintageGardinia]

Seems like us women almost always pay a higher price for things. We get charged more for haircuts, skincare and stuff like that grrr.......... :kopfkratz:

 

[ivette]

i mix baking soda with water and use it as a paste

 

[itzmarylicious]

st.ives apricot scrub its awesome

 

[tadzio79]

:dito: it's not harsh at all and I love it!!! :rockwoot:

St. ives apricot scrub I use every once in a while, but I find it's much harsher on my skin.