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Glowing Skin Guide: Effective Exfoliators & Hyperpigmentation/Discoloration Treatments
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items We all know the struggles that come with beauty maintenance. For example, shaving can cause irritation, ingrown hairs, hyperpigmentation/discoloration, etc. This shouldn’t hold you back from trying to achieve glowing skin.
These are effective exfol...
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Exfoliating Scrubs
Chemical Exfoliators
Exfoliating Lotions For Rough/Bumpy Skin & Ingrown Hairs
Fragrance-Free Moisturizing Body Lotions
Hyperpigmentation/Discoloration Treatment
Exfoliating Loofahs
Exfoliating Scrubs
These are physical scrubs that are great for exfoliating with some products having targeted treatments, such as preventing ingrown hairs and treating dark spots (hyperpigmentation/discoloration). These scrubs don’t cause irritation and are great for ...
Very helpful in preventing ingrown hairs when shaving. Also moisturizes the skin and leaves the skin feeling smooth.
Bushbalm Ingrown Hair Exfoliating Scrub
Very helpful to treat dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation/discoloration from shaving. Also moisturizes the skin and leaves the skin feeling smooth.
Bushbalm Bermuda Dark Spot Exfoliating Scrub
One of my favorite scrubs! Great for non-private areas. Has a variety of scents to choose from and at an affordable price-point!
Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub
A gentle scrub that also moisturizes. Great for sensitive skin! Has a variety of scents to choose from and at an affordable price-point!
Exfoliating & Moisturizing Body Scrub
Chemical Exfoliators
These products are chemical exfoliators that are gentle and very effective in removing dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. They help prevent ingrown hairs and treat hyperpigmentation/discoloration. Great when scrubs are not your thing!
A gentle chemical exfoliator that prevents ingrown hairs and treats hyperpigmentation/discoloration from shaving. I apply this at night two days before shaving. No need for an exfoliating scrub when using this product.
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA: Improve Skin Clarity and Texture
Exfoliating Lotions For Rough/Bumpy Skin & Ingrown Hairs
Body lotions that can be used to exfoliate any roughy or bumpy skin. These are also great for preventing irritation and ingrown hairs after shaving, while also treating existing ingrown hairs. May sting if used directly after shaving, so try to apply...
Perfect to exfoliate any rough/bumpy areas of the skin to achieve smoother skin! Love using this after shaving to prevent irritation and ingrown hairs.
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Recommended by my dermatologist to exfoliate rough/bumpy skin and achieve smoother skin. Helps prevent ingrown hairs. Disclaimer: doesn’t smell the greatest, but it gets the job done!
Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid AHA
Fragrance-Free Moisturizing Body Lotions
Body lotions that do not contain fragrance, so they’re perfect for those who have a sensitivity to lotions with fragrance. These products are great to use after shaving as they won’t cause irritation, and are safe to use in more private areas!
A moisturizing fragrance-free lotion. Great for sensitive skin, especially when moisturizing more private areas. It’s important to moisturize after shaving to prevent irritation, hyperpigmentation and ingrown hairs.
Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion
Hyperpigmentation/Discoloration Treatment
These products are great for achieving smoother skin and even skin tone by treating hyperpigmentation/discoloration. Treatment requires consistency to be effective (will start to see improvement after 12 weeks).
Improves uneven skin tone and texture. Brightens and reduces inflammation. Perfect to treat hyperpigmentation/discoloration. I apply this in the morning.
Niacinamide Serum 12% + Zinc 2%
Minimizes redness and dullness to improve skin tone and texture. Anti-pigment making it perfect to treat hyperpigmentation/discoloration. I apply this at night. Wait 24 hrs after shaving/using a chemical exfoliator to apply.
Azelaic Topical Acid 10%
My favorite sunscreen for sensitive skin that can also be used on the face. It’s important to use sunscreen on areas of discoloration/hyperpigmentation so they don’t get worse. Has a bit of a white cast and leaves a bit of a residue so try not to use...
Ultrascreen Cream Invisible Sunfilter SPF50
Exfoliating Loofahs
These are the most effective types of loofahs to use when washing the body. They help remove dead skin build-up and exfoliate your skin thoroughly.
These natural loofahs are more effective at exfoliating and removing dead skin compared to poufs. Make sure they are natural and not synthetic.
Natural Loofah Sponge Exfoliating Body Scrubber