Facial scrub: which one is right for your skin type?

For many people, just using a good bar soap, daily, is enough to rid the face of all impurities, leaving it completely clean. But the most vain women know better!

Exfoliators are essential to make the skin really clean and more beautiful. “These are products capable of removing part of the stratum corneum, that is, the most superficial layer of the skin. They are usually based on grains or acids that, when rubbed on the skin, remove dead cells, impurities, fat and make it more luscious”, explains Renata Marques, dermatologist at Clínica Dicorp.

But among so many exfoliating products that we find on the market today, how do you choose the ideal one for your skin type?

Exfoliator for oily and combination skin

Dermatologist Renata Marques highlights that the exfoliator should be chosen according to the woman’s skin type. “Oily and combination skin, for example, should give preference to products in the form of a gel or serum”, she says.

Fernanda Gilberto, 21, a student, says that she always had oily skin, which bothered her a lot. “Using a facial scrub at home has helped me a lot. My skin feels much better. But I also make constant visits to my dermatologist and she was the one who indicated what would be the best product/brand for me to buy,” she says.

Exfoliator for normal or dry skin

“Women who have normal to dry skin may prefer products in the form of lotions or creams”, explains dermatologist Renata.

Tatiane Morais, 23, a civil servant, says that for a while she was “afraid” of exfoliating her face. “I thought that only people who had very oily skin could use exfoliators at home or go to clinics to do this procedure. But about a year ago I started making more frequent visits to my dermatologist and she recommended an at-home facial scrub. It was great, because it made my skin more beautiful and I hardly ever get a pimple on my face,” she says.

The importance and information about the use of exfoliants

“The exfoliator is important for women’s beauty because it makes their skin thinner, brighter, less oily, in addition to, when massaged into the skin, it promotes an increase in local microcirculation”, highlights dermatologist Renata.

In addition to choosing the right product for your skin type, which should preferably be indicated by your dermatologist, it is essential to know how to use the exfoliator so as not to harm your skin, causing the opposite effect to what you want! According to the dermatologist, in general, the frequency of use of facial scrubs is twice a week.

“Facial exfoliation should preferably be done at night, without using any other product afterwards, to avoid skin irritation. Now, if it is done during the day, it can be followed by the application of sunscreen”, adds the professional.

“And, in the case of skin irritation after using exfoliants, the patient should look for a dermatologist for better guidance”, highlights Renata Marques.

7 exfoliants recommended by a dermatologist

According to dermatologist Renata Marques, the best exfoliating products are listed in the gallery below. Check their prices and where to find them:

Is it possible to make a homemade scrub?

Dermatologist Renata points out that, in some cases, homemade exfoliants can also be made. “For the face, you can mix two teaspoons of honey with two teaspoons of cornmeal, for example,” she says.

But before betting only on homemade exfoliators, consult your dermatologist and see what the best product option is for you.

With good guidelines, the desired results (decrease oiliness, have a more beautiful face, etc., depending on the case) will surely come, and you will achieve cleaner and healthier-looking skin!