How often should you exfoliate?

Chibi · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM

Recently I decided to buy St Ives Apricot scrub to exfoliate my face, but I was wondering if I was over exfoliating.

I've been using it twice a day (morning and night) and my skin feels great and so smooth after I use it. But I have also heard that you shouldn't exfoliate your skin too often. Sooo I was wondering if using it day and night is too much for my skin? Or is the scrub gentle enough to use twice a day?

I did search around for answers and got a lot of mixed answers.

I'm also new to these skincare regimens so please forgive me if this question is a bit strange.

So how often should I exfoliate?

And if it helps, here's a teensy bit of info on my skin
- I have oily skin, mostly on my forehead and nose
- I had bad acne, but I'm almost clear of it!
- I drink a lot of water to keep my skin hydrated

TIA!

candace117 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:21 PM

Be careful with using too much of the Apricot scrub too often, it's too harsh to be using 2 times per day.

You really only need exfoliation once per day, and that's if you are using something along the lines of Angels on Bare Skin by LUSH, which is a gentle exfoliant (anything that feels like you are putting oatmeal on your skin would be in the same category).

I also use MAC's Volcanic Ash, and that's only 2-3 times a week, if that.

Pursefanatic85 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:22 PM

I exfoliate (using dr. brandt) twice a week & always moisturize after.

Jahpson · Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:36 PM

if you have oily skin, then exfoliating everyday is perfect.

If you have normal-dry skin, then that is way too much

dreamcherry · Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:47 PM

It makes your skin dry.
I use mine 3 times a week (but I have normal/dry skin)

rainrowan · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM

If you have extremely oily skin like I do where excess sebum produces a thick buildup, it's fine to use once or twice daily. Make sure to use plenty of water with the exfoliating cream on an already warm-dampened face in the shower. You're fine with St. Ives because the grains are not too hard and I remember some kind of emollient in the St. Ives. I personally found it too greasy but it was perfect for my friend.

I have excess sebum and finally found my own solution over the years. I actually use an exfoliation product much stronger than St. Ives every day. It works for me because my sebum buildup is so extreme, my complexion literally becomes shades darker when I do not exfoliate daily.

Cheryl · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:40 PM

I exfoliate 2-3 times/week and I do a mask once/week but I wash my face with the Clarsonic when Im not exfoliating that day..

frostedcouture · Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:44 PM

3 times a week.
MAC VAE
baking soda
aspirin&honey or aspirin&mint julep mask
*my routine every week (:
good job on the water intake!!

juicy couture jen · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:02 PM

I use the apricot scrub every other day.

lunatwinkle · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:06 PM

Every night!

Lanier · Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:27 PM

I exfoliate twice a week (I have normal/dry skin).

sara999 · Sep 2nd, 2008, 07:04 PM

every night!

talexs · Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:48 AM

Every night, anymore my skin doesn't feel "clean" if I don't

LadyLouboutin08 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:16 AM

I do it every night too, I use Carol's Daughter SweetHoneDipChocolateBrownSugah Scrub
Love the way it makes my skin feel!

karman · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:21 AM

I exfoliate with the same scrub every morning. I do it very gently, and it doesn't dry out my skin at all.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM	#1
Chibi ^___^~ Location: In a cardboard box ;D	How often should you exfoliate? Recently I decided to buy St Ives Apricot scrub to exfoliate my face, but I was wondering if I was over exfoliating. I've been using it twice a day (morning and night) and my skin feels great and so smooth after I use it. But I have also heard that you shouldn't exfoliate your skin too often. Sooo I was wondering if using it day and night is too much for my skin? Or is the scrub gentle enough to use twice a day? I did search around for answers and got a lot of mixed answers. I'm also new to these skincare regimens so please forgive me if this question is a bit strange. So how often should I exfoliate? And if it helps, here's a teensy bit of info on my skin - I have oily skin, mostly on my forehead and nose - I had bad acne, but I'm almost clear of it! - I drink a lot of water to keep my skin hydrated TIA! __________________ ♥ ♪ ♫ ~ Fearless. =] <3 ~ ♥ ♪ ♫

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:21 PM	#2
candace117 Pirate Trash Location: Hardcorvallis	Be careful with using too much of the Apricot scrub too often, it's too harsh to be using 2 times per day. You really only need exfoliation once per day, and that's if you are using something along the lines of Angels on Bare Skin by LUSH, which is a gentle exfoliant (anything that feels like you are putting oatmeal on your skin would be in the same category). I also use MAC's Volcanic Ash, and that's only 2-3 times a week, if that. __________________ "With so much drama in the L-B-C, it's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double G."

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:22 PM	#3
Pursefanatic85 Member Location: Northern VA	I exfoliate (using dr. brandt) twice a week & always moisturize after. __________________

Sep 2nd, 2008, 03:36 PM	#4
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Sep 2nd, 2008, 04:47 PM	#5
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Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM	#6
rainrowan INFJ	If you have extremely oily skin like I do where excess sebum produces a thick buildup, it's fine to use once or twice daily. Make sure to use plenty of water with the exfoliating cream on an already warm-dampened face in the shower. You're fine with St. Ives because the grains are not too hard and I remember some kind of emollient in the St. Ives. I personally found it too greasy but it was perfect for my friend. I have excess sebum and finally found my own solution over the years. I actually use an exfoliation product much stronger than St. Ives every day. It works for me because my sebum buildup is so extreme, my complexion literally becomes shades darker when I do not exfoliate daily.

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:40 PM	#7
Cheryl Obsessed Location: Florida	I exfoliate 2-3 times/week and I do a mask once/week but I wash my face with the Clarsonic when Im not exfoliating that day.. __________________ Cheryl

Sep 2nd, 2008, 05:44 PM	#8
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Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:02 PM	#9
juicy couture jen Sale Hunter Location: Massachusetts, USA	I use the apricot scrub every other day. __________________

Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:06 PM	#10
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Sep 2nd, 2008, 06:27 PM	#11
Lanier Eeek! It's a mouse! Location: The Southeast	I exfoliate twice a week (I have normal/dry skin). __________________ I the University of Georgia

Sep 2nd, 2008, 07:04 PM	#12
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Sep 3rd, 2008, 12:48 AM	#13
talexs I Love It!!!!! Location: The (215)	Every night, anymore my skin doesn't feel "clean" if I don't

Sep 3rd, 2008, 01:16 AM	#14
LadyLouboutin08 Member Location: In my aunt's closet!!	I do it every night too, I use Carol's Daughter SweetHoneDipChocolateBrownSugah Scrub Love the way it makes my skin feel! __________________

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:21 AM	#15
karman nail polish addict Location: Canada	I exfoliate with the same scrub every morning. I do it very gently, and it doesn't dry out my skin at all. __________________ karman Louis Vuitton, Chanel & nail polish View my collection here