Q: So I use biore face wash almost everyday and I am going to get a face moisturizer and a face scrub is it too much products on my skin? How many times should I use the scrub and moisturizer? I also have one more question... I've heard people say that when you use the scrub (they used aveeno apricot scrub that they are scrubbing away layers of their skin) So I am on the fence on wether or not to get the scrub. Personal experience and advice needed :) Is the apricot scrub good? What other face scrub product do you suggest?
A: You want to cleanse and moisturize twice every day (morning and night). For the face scrub, if your skin is not too sensitive, you'll be fine using it once a day. If it's a gentle scrub, you can use it twice a day. The scrub is for exfoliating. When people say they're scrubbing away layers of skin, technically that's true. They're scrubbing away layers of dead skin cells -- that's really the point of exfoliating. However, you can easily exfoliate using a wash cloth, so it's not too necessary to get the scrub. You can look for products that cleanse and exfoliate instead of trying to find a separate product. I used to use the Apricot Scrub for my body. Don't know if they ever made one intended for the face though. Make sure it's made for the face before you use it on your face. I currently use all Mary Kay products, so that's what I would recommend if you don't mind changing up what you use. You can find a Mary Kay rep in your area (www.marykay.com) to get a free facial -- try the products and see if you like them. And just to reiterate, you should cleanse and moisturize twice a day. Also, make sure you're protecting you skin with at least SPF 15, even on cloudy days.