Here’s exactly how often you should exfoliate your face

I don’t know about you but my skincare checklist is long. Cleaning, moisturizing and of course SPF is a must ever day—but what about exfoliating? I thought I would do a blog to find out how and exactly how often we need to scrub.

Exfoliation serves many key functions. Exfoliating is helpful to unclog pores and prevent blackhead formation, while also encouraging the removal of dead skin cells that are ready to be sloughe. It also improves the skin turnover, which is beneficial for skin renewal, which in turn keeps skin radiant and fresh. When it comes to facial exfoliation, I suggests applying the exfoliating formula of your choice no more than two or three times weekly. Over-exfoliating pulls cells away that are not ready to be shed, which can trigger irritation and inflammation, and even worsen acne breakouts.

It is crucial to ensure you are exfoliating gently—always opt for washes containing glycolic, lactic, salicylic acid or natural exfoliants. Harsh scrubs are not advised as they can overly irritate the skin surface and further trigger inflammation.