Exfoliate

Two things you need to know about for summer prep: Skin + Exfoliation


As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early to start thinking (and dreaming) about summer…. So, this month we are going to talk all about preparing for the summer months!

Up first, let’s talk about skin. Summer skin is much different than winter skin and the skin on our face is much different than the skin on our feet. One of the best ways to get all skin in summer shape is to exfoliate!


Exfoliation for skin is the holy grail of skincare.

However, too much of it is also bad. When exfoliation is done right, it makes the skin much smoother, cleaner, better, and younger. But if you use an exfoliator that’s a bit rough on the skin, or apply it too much or too often, or, even if you combine two or more exfoliating agents, then it’s very likely that is going to over-exfoliate your skin which can damage your skin’s lipid barrier. When this happens, our skin becomes rosy, puffy, or a bit swollen and can be easily inflamed. This inflammation can then escalate into an acne breakout. Using too much exfoliant also removes too much of the surface layer of the skin, taking away with it all the trapped moisture and your skin can become visibly dry and dehydrated.

The best way to exfoliate your face is to make small, circular motions using your fingers to apply a scrub according to your skin type. My absolute favorite scrub is the Satin Mint Facial Scrub! If you are using a brush, make short, light strokes. Exfoliate for about 30 seconds and then rinse your face with lukewarm water. Keep in mind that the water should not be too hot.

When exfoliating other parts of your body like elbows, knees, and feet it may take a more heavy-duty scrub but it’s still important to not get carried away and scrub your skin too vigorously either while you’re washing or as you dry off. When you’re exfoliating, let the product do its job, and don’t feel the need to take off a layer of healthy skin cells by pressing too hard. And after you’re done with your shower or bath, be sure to pat dry rather than rubbing the towel back and forth across your body with all your strength. Over-scrubbing can cause dry skin to peel off before it’s ready to be removed. The scrubbing should be done gently in the shower, and when it’s time to dry, show your skin a little tenderness. 

Check out my favorite DIY body scrub here:


Need to grab the oils above? Click Here to shop with me! Once you have that skin beautifully exfoliated, don't forget to moisturize! Check out this blog post to learn more about natural hydration for dry winter skin.

See you next week when we talk about prepping your home for summer!


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Hello! I’m Christine, and I am a mom looking for a better way!

On the surface, I am a wife, a mom of 2 school age children, and an Occupational Therapist. A little deeper look reveals a woman on the path to greater freedom for my family. 

Freedom from products in my home full of harmful toxins, freedom to live & enjoy life to the fullest with my family and financial freedom for our future...for my immediate family, as well as, extended family and future generations. 

As many other women I know, I am a busy working mom of two. As a mom, I pay attention to ingredients in the products in my home. In 2015, I realized I needed to find safe, healthy alternatives for things like cleaners, detergents and even personal care products, ASAP. I did not want the harmful chemicals in products my children were exposed to.

I spent a lot of time making DIY products like hand soap and laundry detergent. As I used those products, I continued looking for ways to make them better because I found they weren't always as effective as I would like. This aspect of my life became very time consuming, very quickly.

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