I'll keep this simple: washing your face with a bargain-basement soap isn't going to cut it.
To feel the benefit of your skincare and start looking more attractive, you need to invest in a great face scrub. If you don't use one regularly, you put yourself at risk of acne, blackheads, ingrown hairs, pimples, and even wrinkles.
Don't know how to exfoliate the face or which face scrub is best for you? Look no further – I'll be covering that in detail today.
In this article, you'll discover:
- What Is A Face Scrub?
- Should Men Exfoliate Their Face?
- Should You Use A Face Scrub Daily?
- Using A Face Scrub In Your Skincare Routine
#1. What Is A Face Scrub?
A men's face scrub is essentially a cream that contains tiny exfoliating ingredients. These ingredients create a gritty texture to the cream, which we call a “mechanical” exfoliator (i.e. you remove dead skin cells by physically scrubbing them away).
Examples of exfoliating ingredients include:
- Micro-fine granules
- Natural beads like bamboo powder
- Seeds and nutshells
- Plastic micro-beads
These exfoliating ingredients have a rough texture that is able to lift dead skin and grime off of the face without damaging the fresh skin underneath. The idea is to rejuvenate the face using a low-intensity exfoliating solution.
It's always better to use scrubs with natural exfoliating ingredients over those that contain plastic micro-beads. As your biggest organ, the skin deserves the best possible care – so using au naturel products is a great way to guarantee you aren't putting anything harmful on your skin without realizing it.
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#2. Should You Exfoliate Your Face?
Put simply: yes.
Without exfoliating your skin, you have no way of removing those nasty dead cells from the surface of your face. When left to sit, these cells can cause wrinkles, pimples, clogged pores, and irritation – leading to discomfort and a dull complexion.
Regular exfoliation reveals the smoother, healthier skin below the surface and helps you look fresher and younger.
It's also a great way to deep-clean your face. Throughout the day, dirt collects in the skin's pores and begins to settle there, which can cause even more break-outs and skin issues!
Think of your face like a shiny sports car. To maintain a polished shine, you've got to clean away that mud and grime, so knowing how to exfoliate the face is essential.
#3. Should You Use A Face Scrub Daily?
Everyone's needs are different – but it's unlikely you'll need to use a face scrub every day.
In fact, doing so can lead to an increase in skin dryness and irritation.
Exfoliating your face 2 to 3 times a week should be enough for most guys. For guys younger than 30 (who have oilier skin than older gents), 3 times a week is about right, whereas middle-aged men should reduce their product use to 1-2 times a week.
Your best bet is to see how your skin reacts to regular scrubbing. If you feel irritation and see an increased redness in your complexion, reduce the amount you exfoliate.
Just remember that age is a significant factor here. When you grow older, your body's ability to shed skin slows down. As a younger man, your skin rejuvenates roughly once a month. But once you're past the age of 30, it takes longer, which is why older people often have dryer, wrinklier skin.
#4. Using A Face Scrub In Your Skincare Routine
Using a face scrub isn't as simple as just spreading it on your face at any time of the day. To get the most out of your natural face scrub, you need to know how to exfoliate the face effectively and efficiently.
Incorporate your face scrub in either your morning or evening skincare routine – just after you've woken up or before you go to bed.
Use a scrub on a freshly cleansed face that's free from products for the best results. Basically, wash your face and apply your scrub before applying any moisturizer or serum to your skin.
When applying your scrub, follow these simple steps:
- Wet your face with warm water.
- Apply a small amount (pea-sized) of scrub to the palm of your hand and gently rub your hands together. This will help to distribute the scrub across your palms evenly.
- Massage the scrub into your skin using small, circular movements. Be gentle when you do this – the scrub will do a fine job without you pressing hard on your face.
- Once your face is covered, rinse the product with more warm water, careful not to transfer the scrub into your eyes.
- Finish by gently towel drying your face. You're now ready to continue the rest of your skincare routine.
Knowing how to exfoliate is only a tiny part of the process. Click here to discover the other essential components of a perfect skincare routine.
