Exfoliator for Dry Skin

Every one wishes to have skin that is radiant and blemish free and glowing with good health. An average women spends thousands of dollars on skin care products to get good skin. An important step in skin care regimen that most people overlook is exfoliation. No matter what kind of skin type you have, regular exfoliation is very essential. A good cleanser removes accumulated dirt and grime from your skin but it does not remove dead skin and oils that are present in your pores. For this, you need an exfoliator. Many people wrongly believe that exfoliators are only for oily skin and people with dry skin do not require to exfoliate. But that is not true. Dry skin is prone to wrinkles and fine lines and a gentle exfoliator that is specifically formulated for dry skin is very necessary. It will help to even out your skin tone, remove dead cells and make your skin smooth and radiant.

Facial Exfoliator for Dry Skin

People with dry skin should use a facial exfoliator once a week. An exfoliator for dry skin should be mild and have hydrating properties which will help to remove impurities from the skin without making your skin flaky. The best exfoliator for dry skin is one that has micro crystals that are not too abrasive in nature. Avoid any exfoliator that comes with tough granules as these will abrade your skin and make it inflamed. Choose a foaming exfoliator instead of a gel based one. You also need to know how to use an exfoliator in the right way. First wet your face and neck with water and take a pea sized amount of exfoliator on your hands. Rub the exfoliator on your face with gentle circular motion, avoiding the eye area, for two to three minutes. Wash off with water and pat dry your face with a towel. Follow this up with a good moisturizer and you will notice that your skin is glowing. Some good exfoliators that are suitable for dry skin are:

• Dermologica Gentle Cream Exfoliant
• Clinique Gentle Exfoliator
• Fresh Sugar Face Polish
• Molton Brown Skin Clear Jade Face Exfoliator
• Clarins Face Exfoliator
• Channel Deep Purifying Exfoliating Mousse

Homemade Exfoliator for Dry Skin

If you want to use a natural exfoliator instead of store-brought ones, then here are a few homemade exfoliators that you can try.

• A very simple exfoliator is to use 4 tablespoons of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and rub this mixture in circular motion over your skin. The sugar crystals helps to exfoliate the skin while the olive oil moisturizes the skin. Wash this mixture off with cold water and apply a light moisturizing lotion.
• Another great exfoliator for dry skin is to mix equal quantities of baking soda with coarse sea salt. Moisten your face with water and apply this dry mixture on your skin with gentle circular motion for two to three minutes. Wash off with water and pat dry with towel.
• Take 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt in a small bowl of and add 4 tablespoons of honey to it. Rub this mixture on your face and wash off with water to see radiant and glowing skin.
• Mix some oatmeal with ground almonds and an avocado pulp. Mash it to a smooth paste with a spoon and rub on your skin. Avocado will hydrate your skin and the oatmeal will remove dirt and oils from your skin. Wash off with water.

Dry skin should be ideally exfoliated four to five times a month with a homemade or store brought exfoliator. Regular exfoliation along with your usual skin care routine will give you healthy and radiant skin.