How To Exfoliate: A Head-to-Toe Guide
From face scrubs to foot scrubs—every inch of your skin deserves a little polish. Exfoliation isn’t just about removing dead cells; it’s a transformative ritual that unveils fresher, more radiant skin. By whisking away flakes, excess oil, and impurities, a good exfoliator refines texture, stimulates cell renewal, prevents ingrown hairs, and delivers that coveted silky-smooth finish.
But with an array of scrubs, peels, and polishes on offer, how do you choose the right one? Fear not—we’ve got the ultimate guide to exfoliation, ensuring you know precisely which formula to reach for and how to use it. Softer, purified skin awaits.
Face Scrub
The Importance of Facial Exfoliation
Exfoliation is the secret to radiant, polished skin. By sweeping away dull cells, unclogging pores, and boosting circulation, it reveals a fresher, more luminous complexion. Whether you opt for a gentle enzymatic peel or a luxe, grainy scrub, regular exfoliation refines texture, enhances product absorption, and keeps skin effortlessly glowing. The result? A smoother, silkier, more luminous canvas—because flawless skin always starts with the perfect polish.
How to Exfoliate Your Face Correctly
- For physical scrubs, exfoliate on damp (not dripping wet) skin to reduce friction and ensure a smoother application
- Take a small amount of face scrub and apply with circular movements. Avoid the eye area but pay attention to the T-zone
- Rinse with clean water
- Always apply a hydrating serum and moisturiser post-exfoliation to replenish moisture and keep skin barrier healthy
- Exfoliation makes your skin more sensitive to UV damage, so a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is non-negotiable.
Glow-Boosting Luxury: The Ultimate Exfoliating Mask
Infused with the Reine Blanche Complex, this 2-in-1 exfoliating mask melts into skin with its fresh, creamy texture, refining and illuminating in an instant. Reformulated with 95% biodegradable ingredients, it blends jojoba beads, enzymes, natural sugars, and hyaluronic acid to gently buff while keeping skin soothed and hydrated. Impurities vanish, texture evens out, and your complexion is left visibly brighter, softer, and effortlessly radiant—like a lit-from-within glow, bottled.
Body Scrub
The Importance of Body Exfoliation:
A luxuriously smooth, radiant body starts with the perfect exfoliation ritual. By buffing away dull cells and dry patches on legs, upper arms and elbows; body exfoliation refines texture, boosts circulation, and reveals a fresh, lit-from-within glow. More than just a beauty step, it enhances the absorption of nourishing creams and oils, leaving skin silky-soft and deeply hydrated. Whether you opt for a decadent sugar scrub, invigorating dry brush, or gentle exfoliating acids, this is the ultimate secret to polished perfection.
How to Exfoliate Your Body Correctly
- Start with warm water to soften the skin and open pores. This helps loosen dead cells and allows your exfoliator to work more effectively
- Use a body scrub depending on your skin type. Apply in gentle, circular motions to avoid irritation.
- Pay extra attention to elbows, knees, and heels, where skin tends to be drier and thicker. Be gentle on sensitive areas to prevent over-exfoliation.
- Rinse thoroughly, then apply a rich body lotion or oil to lock in moisture. If heading out, don’t forget SPF, as freshly exfoliated skin is more sensitive to the sun.
- Repeat 2-3 times a week for silky-smooth, glowing skin
The Ultimate Indulgence: Almond-Infused Body Exfoliation
A true sensorial delight, this Almond Delicious Paste blends rich almond butter and oil with crushed almond shells and sugar crystals for the perfect full-body polish. Its velvety, creamy texture buffs away dead skin while deeply nourishing, leaving behind a soft, moisturising veil—without the slippery finish. Designed for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, this luxurious exfoliating butter smooths, hydrates, and cocoons skin in comfort, ensuring your glow lasts long beyond the ritual.
Hand Scrub
The Importance of Hand Exfoliation
Our hands go through a lot—constant exposure to temperature changes, pollution, UV rays, harsh soaps, and everyday wear and tear. Over time, this can lead to dryness, rough texture, and premature ageing. Regular exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, restore softness, and keep hands looking youthful and well cared for. A good hand scrub not only smooths and nourishes but also enhances the absorption of moisturisers for long-lasting hydration.
How to Exfoliate Your Hands Correctly
1. Use a gentle scrub with natural exfoliants.
2. Massage in the scrub in circular motions for 1-2 minutes to remove dead skin cells.
3. Follow with a hydrating lotion or oil to lock in moisture, keeping hands soft and smooth.
4. Repeat weekly.
One Minute to Softer, More Supple Hands
Meet our Shea Butter One-Minute Hand Scrub —a luxurious blend of 10% organic Shea Butter, softening apricot oil, and soothing allantoin, infused with finely crushed shea nut husks. This indulgent formula gently buffs away dead skin, refines texture, and deeply hydrates in just one minute. Simply massage onto damp hands, rinse, and enjoy the instant transformation—leaving your hands feeling softer, smoother, and beautifully pampered.
Foot Scrub
The Importance of Foot Exfoliation
Exfoliating your feet is an essential beauty ritual with countless rewards. Not only does it buff away dead skin cells, preventing the build-up of stubborn calluses, but it also unveils irresistibly soft, smooth soles. Regular exfoliation helps combat foot odour by eliminating bacteria and debris, while stimulating circulation for renewed vitality. The result? Feet that absorb moisturisers more effectively, staying perfectly hydrated and utterly refreshed.
How to Exfoliate Your Feet Correctly
1. Soak your feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften the skin and prepare for exfoliation
2. Use a foot scrub with natural exfoliants to gently remove dead skin
3. Rub the exfoliant in circular motions, focusing on rough areas like heels and toes
4. Rinse your feet with warm water, pat dry, and apply a rich foot cream to hydrate and lock in moisture.
Love Your Feet with our Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Scrub
This body scrub is also ideal for exfoliating your feet. Enriched with apricot oil and finely ground nutshells, it melts on the skin the moment you apply it. You'll love its subtle, delicate scent.
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