Everyday you shed millions of dead skin cells, so they can build up very quickly.

This can clog your pores, leading to spots as well as causing flaky patches on your skin.

This makes exfoliating a vital part of your skin care routine. But it’s not just about using a scrub every now and again.

There are several different types of exfoliations, which all have different benefits:

Chemical Exfoliants

Chemical exfoliants come in many different forms. They work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells, without damaging it. But they can also penetrate deeper into your pores than scrubs, to remove debris and sebum from deep within your pores. There are 3 main types of chemical exfoliants:

• AHA’s (better for more sensitive skin types and works more on the skins surface)
• BHA’s (penetrate deep into the skin but can be irritating)
• PHA’s (less penetrating but can have antioxidant/ hydrating effects)

Scrubs

This is a more traditional idea of exfoliation. While it can feel refreshing, be careful as if you choose a scrub that’s too harsh, it can cause micro-tears on your skin, opening up your skin to further infection and breakouts.

If you want to exfoliate in this way, choose a scrub with small microbeads and ensure you are gentle.

How can exfoliating fit into your 47 Skin routine?

You should not need to exfoliate every day, especially as your serum helps to boost skin cell turnover. We would recommend exfoliating 2-3 times a week (but always follow the instructions of any products you use).

First cleanse to remove make-up and surface level dirt with your Everyday Cleanser, then use a gentle scrub (with small microbeads) or a cleansing brush in circular motions to buff away any dead skin cells/ dirt. Do this for 1-2 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

We would recommend then using a chemical exfoliant treatment (containing AHA or BHA) which you wash off. This way you can follow immediately with your 47 Skin Serum.