Exfoliators

While many people know the benefits of keeping the skin clean, the concept of using exfoliators is foreign to some. Cleansing daily may rid your skin's dirt and excess oil. However, it doesn't help revitalise your skin or unclog your pores the way exfoliant products do.

At Ultraceuticals, our exfoliators have been formulated to gently slough off surface-level debris and improve skin texture as well as clarify skin. By doing so, you will keep your skin clear and ready to efficiently absorb other skincare products that are part of your daily beauty regimen. Step outside with greater confidence after you feel refreshed and revitalised by our range of exfoliators. Shop our online store today for the best exfoliator for face.

What is an exfoliator used for?

Exfoliators are used to keep your skin soft, silky and smooth by removing surface residue and other impurities. Understanding exfoliation is pretty much like understanding the process of repainting a wall. While you can directly apply paint without removing the layers of the existing paint, the result would look uneven, messy, and with bumps of the old paint. To ensure the paint looks smooth and even on the wall's surface, a better approach is to clean and sand the wall first. This allows the paint to go in even strokes and have a smoother finish.

Exfoliating does a similar process to your skin. A skin exfoliator helps refine your skin to appear smooth and soft and improve its ability to absorb other skin care products, resulting in a more smooth, polished, and luminous appearance. Furthermore, exfoliation has two main types: chemical and mechanical. Chemical exfoliation utilizes chemicals in the form of toners, cleansers, peels, scrubs, or serums to buff away dead skin cells. While in mechanical exfoliation, the dead skin is removed using products that can be used as scrubs such as granular substances (e.g. sugar, oatmeals), or devices like gloves or brushes.

Ever had those days where you had dry patches and flakey skin all over your face? Sometimes, your dead skin cells don't shed completely, especially as you age. As a result, your skin appears dry, rough, and dull. Plus, it also leads to enlarged pores. Using a facial exfoliator can help loosen the superficial dead skin cells, so your skin texture is improved. If your face is prone to acne or blemishes, using an exfoliator for the face can help unclog your pores to reduce the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads.

When exfoliating your skin, scrub your body or face gently with gentle exfoliators and follow up with a skin moisturiser to rehydrate your skin. Otherwise, when you scrub your skin too hard and leave it with no support in terms of hydration, it can result in severe moisture loss, resulting in the overproduction of excess sebum, which can cause break-outs or other skin concerns.

No matter your skin type or age, it's important to include exfoliation in your skin care routine. However, to achieve the best results, you have to take your skin type into account.

If you have a normal skin type, you have a wide selection of exfoliating treatments to choose from since your skin type is neither too oily nor too dry - just make sure that the product you're using does not disturb your skin's natural moisture balance. If your skin is dry, you need a gentle product that can effectively exfoliate dead cell build-up in the follicle. For oily skin, your skin may benefit from stronger exfoliators that can decongest your skin and reduce sebum visibility. However, exercise caution. We recommend you do a spot test, if possible, with your chosen exfoliating cream or scrub before applying.

Whatever skin type you have, Ultraceuticals offers the best skin care product formulated to protect and treat your skin, such as exfoliators , cleanser , body cream , eye creams , body lotion , vitamin C skincare , and acne products .

For best results, get expert advice from our skin care specialists to know which products are best for you. You can find us in the best clinics, spas, and salons across Australia if you prefer in-person consultation. Otherwise, our online consultation is also available.

How often should I exfoliate?

When it comes to exfoliation, moderation is key, so you don't irritate your skin or cause acne breakouts. Every skin type should be treated differently. Hence, it's the first step in knowing the frequency to which you should exfoliate.

For combination or normal skin types, we recommend exfoliating your face two to three times a week using a chemical exfoliant. It's important to leave a day in between treatments to give your skin time to get accustomed to the ingredients before you gradually increase your usage if needed.

The best time to apply exfoliators would depend on your lifestyle and habits. If makeup is a part of your daily routine, it's best to exfoliate at night to remove the makeup residue from your skin and help other skin care products to penetrate properly.

To double up on the benefits of exfoliating, we recommend using our Ultraceuticals hydrating moisturisers to allow your skin to replenish its moisture while you sleep. If you have a dry face in the morning or oily skin, morning will work best for exfoliation.

Where can I buy the best exfoliators near me?

Ultraceuticals offers the best exfoliator for dry skin, oily, normal, or combination skin types. Browse our premium selection of skincare products designed to deep cleanse, accelerate exfoliation, and rejuvenate the skin. Our products are available at our online or physical store. We provide free delivery across Australia via Australia Post with a standard delivery time of three to seven working days, depending on where you live.