Q&A for How to Exfoliate Your Body for Soft Skin

You can buy a loofa in just about any supermarket or beauty supply store. You will typically find them in the same section as all the other bath sponges.

Yes. Exfoliating is to remove the dead skin from the surface of the body. Exfoliating can simply be rubbing a washcloth over your skin with a bit of pressure to loosen the dead skin. To reduce dryness, moisturize afterwards.

Don't exfoliate twice a day, you should only exfoliate about 3 times a week. Just shower to wash the sweat off.

Twice a week is good, any more than that could result in irritation or dry skin.

Yes. Just be mindful that you might need to apply less pressure in that area due to pain and sensitivity. Don't exfoliate too hard, or you may leave yourself with red marks or scratches.

It would be best to still exfoliate, but only two or three times each week. When you do exfoliate, use a natural oil- or water-based moisturizer to apply afterward to prevent further dryness.

Yes.

You might want to consider using a different and more gentle exfoliator for your face, as your face is much more sensitive than the rest of your body.

Yes. Sugar scrubs are a very efficient method of exfoliation. Make sure to mix it with some olive oil for added moisture.

Yes, you can.

You might want to consider using a different, gentler exfoliant for your face, as your face is much more sensitive than the rest of your body.

I had dark spots, and pimples. I use a cheap facial cleanser with a little baking soda every other day or so. The baking soda acts as a mild exfoliant. I also use a little apple cider vinegar as a toner if I stay at home. I use apple cider vinegar on the darker areas of my face since my face is a little darker than the rest of my body. My face has gotten lighter and smoother. I use virgin unrefined coconut oil as a full body moisturizer. It can be found in the cooking oil area of the grocery section.

Look into buying packets of powdered oatmeal bath, it's extremely soothing for itchy skin.

The pimples are from irritation. Make sure to use shaving cream and lotion (unscented). The bumps will go away after about a day or so. They will stop altogether after about 3-5 shaves.

Yes, body scrub and face scrub have the same ingredients.

Yes, you can use soap or body wash, it is recommended that you cleanse before exfoliating.

Yes, just follow the instructions in Exfoliate Lips .

Don't do it much more than twice a week as your skin needs time to recover and will dry out too much if you do it more often.

Use a PH balanced wash (feminine hygiene wash) and a soft toothbrush to really target what the loofah can't reach. Avoid lotions for a bit and don't over scrub. Divide yourself into sections, when it gets painful or 'numb' move to the next area. You'll notice a change in 1 week and a big difference in 3 weeks.

Just a cup will do.