Let’s talk exfoliation — the secret weapon for glowing, radiant skin! Whether you’re a scrub fanatic or you’ve been dodging the exfoliation aisle like it’s the plague, finding the perfect balance is key. Too much scrubbing can leave your skin feeling raw, but too little can make it look, well... a bit lifeless. Ready to exfoliate like a pro? Let’s dive in!

The Art of Exfoliation: Achieve Radiant Skin Without the Damage

Why You Should Exfoliate

 Exfoliating is like giving your skin a fresh start. By gently buffing away dead cells, you reveal a smoother, more radiant complexion ready to absorb all the goodness from your skincare routine such as serums and treatments.

Think of it as clearing the path for your glow to shine through — plus, who doesn’t love the feeling of baby-soft skin? It’s a simple, luxurious self-care ritual that leaves you looking and feeling refreshed.

What Happens If You Don’t Exfoliate?

 But what happens if you don’t? If you skip exfoliation — because you feel too exhausted or sluggish, or fear that it might hurt your dermis — your skin can lack luster over time. Dead skin cells build up on the surface, making your complexion dull and uneven.

This buildup can also clog pores, leading to breakouts or blackheads. Without exfoliation, your skincare products may struggle to penetrate properly, limiting their effectiveness.

In fact, when you have a thick, dry, dull layer, your precious products might not even work at all! So, while your skin naturally sheds cells, a little extra help can always keep it smooth, clear, and radiant.

The Risks of Over Exfoliating

 Over exfoliating can do more harm than good. When you exfoliate too often or use harsh products, it strips away the skin’s natural protective barrier. This can lead to redness, irritation, and sensitivity, leaving your skin more vulnerable to environmental damage.

Over exfoliating can also cause dehydration, dryness, and — in some cases — breakouts. The key is balance—exfoliate just enough to keep your skin glowing without compromising its health! Your skin is meant to have a healthy protective layer with a healthy microbiome.

How to Exfoliate Properly

 This brings us to two important points about exfoliating:

1. Be careful with any exfoliating products with a percentage or an active ingredient such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or benzoyl peroxide. These are major red flags! We have seen clients with severe burns from the use of harsh exfoliators.

They can also completely kill off your microbiome and turn your skin into sandpaper. Trust us, we have dealt with clients whose skin took three or even six months to restore!

2. Please seek professional guidance from a trusted aesthetician or dermatologist. With professional guidance, you will learn what type of exfoliation works best for your skin, how often you should use and which products to be careful with.

Top Recommended Exfoliators from our Skin Experts

Let’s talk about how to practice exfoliation like a pro. Always exfoliate in the evening, on clean skin, so products can penetrate, and your skin can heal  beautifully overnight. Remember that not all scrubs are created equal. Check out our three favorite secret scrubbing weapons:

1. Be Renewed — Limited Edition Black Sand Scrub

Jenette’s bestselling scrub with zinc, cinnamon and organic pumpkin seed oil works miracles for people with dry skin as well as active types who spend a lot of time hiking, swimming, surfing, and snowboarding.

Be Renewed doesn’t just exfoliate with panache, it also calms redness and inflammation, leaving your skin soft and hydrated!;)

For an extra boost, why not mix in a bit of our Magic Matcha Green Tea Superfood Masque or Just Add Sugar Cacao Herb Infused Masque? It’s like a mini spa party for your face!

These goodies will kick dull, uneven skin to the curb and leave you with a glow so fresh and smooth, you’ll be feeling like a skincare superstar. Use it 1-3 times a week and get ready for that baby-soft radiance!

2. June Jacobs Intensive Age Defying Peel Pads

These marvels are like a magic wand for your skin! The pads help boost cell renewal and smooth out fine lines, pores, and uneven tone, all while being super gentle; as long as they are only used 1-2x/week.

Just a heads up: The pads have alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which can make your skin a bit more sensitive to the sun. So, if you’re using AHA or BHA scrubs, stick to once a week and steer clear of too much sun, heat, or sweat the next day. Your skin will thank you!

3. Epicuren’s Apricot Facial Scrub

Ideal for dry and normal skin, this moisturizing, hydrating scrub boasts finely milled apricot seed and walnut shells that gently exfoliate, removing surface dryness and impurities to unveil a smooth, refreshed complexion.

Maintaining the Right Balance... Finding Your Exfoliation Sweet Spot:

Exfoliation is key for glowing, healthy skin, but balance is paramount. Whether you want to revive a dull complexion or maintain a smooth texture, understanding how to exfoliate properly will make all the difference. Remember, too little exfoliation leaves your skin sluggish while overdoing it can cause irritations and raw skin.

Take charge of your skincare routine today! Start by assessing your current scrubbing practices and make sure you're neither skipping this crucial step nor going overboard with it.

Get Expert Guidance:

For proper personalized guidance, meet with one of the skilled aestheticians at our Silver Lake Spa and Boutique, Being in LA. We have truly seen it all and have brought many a client’s damaged and dull dermis back to luminous life. Call or email us at 323-741-8035 and beinginla@gmail.com