Which exfoliant should you use based on your skin type?

Dry skin manifests as a dull complexion, feelings of discomfort, or tightness. It is also characterized by a rough appearance, the presence of flakes, or the emergence of redness. These characteristics are symptoms of skin inflammation and irritation. Contrary to popular belief, dry skin can also benefit from exfoliation. This process is essential to stimulate the sebaceous glands and thus activate sebum production. In fact, it is the lack of sebum that promotes skin dryness. This should only be done once a week. The ideal is to opt for a treatment with fine exfoliating grains, to be emulsified with water with a gentle, hydrating, nourishing, and regenerating formula to improve the state of the epidermal surface, like our regenerating facial scrub. This scrub is notably enriched with olive squalane, a natural emollient rich in lipids that helps repair the skin's hydrolipidic film, as well as geranium rose essential oil, known for its regenerating virtues. It thus helps to soften and smooth the skin and optimizes cellular regeneration for a more toned skin. The apricot kernel powder, on the other hand, offers delicate exfoliation.

As its name suggests, combination skin merges the characteristics of both dry and oily skin in different areas of the face. Indeed, it is oily in the T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose, and chin, and dry on the cheeks. The oily area is shiny with enlarged pores, pimples and/or blackheads, while the dry area exhibits redness, flaking, and/or feelings of tightness and discomfort. To achieve soft, even, and smooth skin, it is necessary to exfoliate the epidermis, focusing primarily on the T-zone. The goal is to unclog the pores, purify the oilier parts of the skin, without over-drying the already dry or sensitive areas. This care should be performed twice a week. To do this, it is recommended to choose a hydrating exfoliating treatment that is refreshing and provides a radiant complexion, corrects imperfections, and relieves dryness. Our radiant facial scrub with rosehip is perfect for this skin type. This melting gel with micro-beads of apricot kernels will unclog the pores and promote cellular renewal for smooth skin, an even and luminous complexion. This exfoliating treatment is also suitable for people with normal skin.

Oily skin is characterized by an excessive production of sebum. It can be identified by its shiny appearance and visibly enlarged pores. Generally, skin with blemishes often tends to be oily and sensitive to various external aggressions. As the pores are open, dirt settles in, clogs them, and promotes the appearance of all kinds of comedones. Oily or blemished skin requires appropriate care to regain its radiance and balance. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a purifying and mattifying scrub, which should be applied twice a week. You can opt for the exfoliating serum with glycolic acid, which helps to get rid of blackheads, unclog pores, reduce skin shine, and mattify the skin surface.

Sensitive skin is often referred to as reactive skin because it quickly responds to stimuli. This skin type can be identified by various signs that appear intermittently, such as tingling, feelings of tightness and heat, or itching. It also struggles to tolerate certain skincare formulas. If you have sensitive skin, limit exfoliation to once every two weeks to avoid further irritating the skin's surface. You should opt for soothing exfoliating treatments that alleviate the various reactions occurring on the skin's surface. Opt for a fruit acid scrub that requires no rubbing, like the gentle peeling serum with lactic acid. This molecule, larger than the glycolic acid molecule, will penetrate less deeply into the epidermis, and will therefore be less irritating than the latter. However, remain vigilant and test it for 24 to 48 hours in the crook of your neck before a first application on your face.