Facial scrub for oily and sensitive skin: how to do it?

Exfoliating your face is one of the most important tasks to enjoy a perfect complexion and a face free of impurities. Exfoliation is an absolutely necessary beauty routine , especially when your skin is oily and acne-prone. Exfoliation is also important if you have sensitive skin.

Because contrary to what you might think, sensitive skin also needs to be cleansed and purified in depth, but you have to know how to do it. That's why, in the rest of this article, we're going to explain how to do a facial scrub for oily skin and also for sensitive skin.

What are the benefits of exfoliation for the skin?

If you do it carefully, exfoliation offers many benefits for the skin. The first thing to know is that exfoliation is an important part of skin cleansing, because in addition to removing dead cells that remain stuck to the surface, it promotes cell renewal, improves oxygenation and restores the skin's softness and radiance.

In addition, exfoliation promotes the penetration of creams and thus improves their effectiveness. For these reasons, exfoliating at least once a week is recommended for all skin types , and especially for combination or oily skin, because it removes dirt and prevents the obstruction of pores. The scrub therefore helps purify the skin .

Which scrub should you choose depending on your skin type?

As in all steps of the facial care routine, it is important to choose a product that meets the needs of your skin . If your skin is combination or oily with imperfections, you can use a mechanical scrub (it has granular particles that remove dead cells using a circular massage) that helps purify the skin and reduce imperfections. It allows you to get clearer skin .

It is important to know that formulas based on charcoal and salicylic acid are formidable for eliminating blackheads easily and for regulating sebum production. Oily skin with acne-prone skin is the one that can benefit the most from exfoliation. They therefore need a more intense scrub that can easily eliminate pimples and tighten pores.

For sensitive skin, although it is an abrasive process, exfoliation is recommended at least once a week to have smoother skin . Just choose the one that best suits your needs and apply it as often as your skin allows. But remember that the frequency will be marked by your skin type. In the case of sensitive skin , it is advisable to proceed with caution and with an appropriate scrub.

Skin types that redden and irritate easily should use gentle, neutral and regular formulas. We recommend enzymatic (chemical) scrubs because their effectiveness is much greater and, thanks to their composition from fruit extracts, they are suitable for all skin types.

Unlike mechanical exfoliation, these peels do not work by friction, so there is no need to apply pressure or manipulate the skin too much. To apply them, simply massage gently with your hands or a soft, bristle brush.

How to properly exfoliate oily skin?

Clean your face

Before starting the exfoliation, it is important to clean your face properly . Indeed, the skin must be free of all impurities so that the scrub purifies and mattifies the skin in depth.

To cleanse your skin properly, you should start by removing all makeup residue with a makeup remover like Collosol Mi-Eau Mi Lait biphasic makeup remover . Then, you can complete your skin cleansing by using a cleansing product like Collosol Chantilly Cleansing Foam as well as Collosol Eau de Lait, as part of the Absolue Routine.

If you're on the go, you can also use Collosol makeup remover and cleansing wipes to go faster.

Exfoliate your face

To exfoliate, it is best if your face is not completely dry because this will allow you to spread the exfoliating grains better. To get the best results, you should gently exfoliate using circular movements.

Rinse your face

You can rinse your face with cold water and dry it with a towel.

Moisturize your face

Apply a moisturizer, suited to your skin's needs.

How to properly exfoliate sensitive skin?

This is how you should exfoliate your sensitive skin to get smooth skin.

Clean your face

To start, you need a face free of dirt. Feel free to use Collosol Chantilly Cleansing Foam to cleanse your face. It is perfect for your sensitive skin.

Exfoliate your face

Leave your face a little damp, so that you can spread the exfoliating gel more easily. Apply it gently from the center to the outside of the face. Do not rub, let the chemical scrub act on your skin.

Rinse your face

Rinse with cool water to remove product while helping pores close. Pat your face dry with a soft towel.

Moisturize your face

Use your moisturizer to soothe the skin.

What mistakes should you avoid when exfoliating?

When you perform your scrub, you must not:

• Rubbing too hard when spreading the scrub: Do not rub too hard, as you will only damage your skin. Simply spread the exfoliating product gently as we recommended in the list of steps above, with circular and gentle movements. In addition, you must apply the scrub evenly on the face;
• applying the wrong product to very sensitive skin: in this case, you need to pay special attention to selecting your scrub, using a gentle product that does not damage your skin.

Finally, remember to always spread the scrub on a damp face, then use a good moisturizer to soothe the skin after exfoliation.