Facial scrubs are an important part of your skin care regimen, because facial scrubs allow you to exfoliate the top layer of your screen, getting rid of dead skin cells and oil which may [tag-tec]clog your pores[/tag-tec].

I was looking around online and found this video on selecting the right facial scrub. I thought you might enjoy watching it.

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The thing to be careful about with facial scrubs is that you first don’t get one that is too harsh for your skin- some brands make use of large pieces of shell or pumice, which can rip your skin and damage it. This is why you should never use a body scrub on your face. Your body can deal with a slightly harsher scrub; the tender skin on your face can’t. So you should pick a scrub that is designed for your face. The second thing to be careful about is that you don’t rub your face raw when using the scrub. Gentle, but firm strokes will be just fine for [tag-tec]exfoliating[/tag-tec] the skin without damaging or tearing it. 

Facial scrubs should be used at least once a week, sometimes more if your skin is oily. If you have active acne or breakouts, be careful when using scrubs as they can make your skin problems worse. Also, be sure to use a facial scrub after you’ve cleansed your skin. This will make sure that any top layers of oil or dirt have been removed, giving the facial scrub a chance to work more effectively.

One of my favorite facial scrubs is the Dermalogica skin prep scrub. You can find that here:

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