Exfoliating can be baffling so today we take a look at the different ways to exfoliate and finding the right one for you... In another note please admire the lockdown self haircut unveiled in this video :) desperate times call for desperate measures lol.. looks ok on camera in person - one word AWFUL! ... Sending you lots of love xxxx

@LadyJadiAfina1989

3 жыл бұрын

You're hair looks great and so does your skin its so bright and glowy I'm so jelly 😂

Oh Rob!! A day without watching your videos would be a total drama!!! Just a Joy to watch you... you chear me up with all that fantastic content!!.. thanks...see you tomorrow!!!

I’m delighted to see you included things like wash cloths. People don’t think of towels as exfoliators. Also I legit screamed YAAAAAS when you spoke about scrubs on the body.

@susanmcf1

3 жыл бұрын

I like washcloths as well.

Um, where’s the LOVE button!

Great video as always! 😍 Unfortunately I can’t exfoliate unless it’s a PHA. I’m enjoying the Benton PHA Peeling toner on my rosacea skin. Looking forward to try out the Inkey List PHA toner soon. Have you tried PHAs?

I followed advice from one of your videos 6 months ago. I bought the products you recommended and followed the AM/PM routines and my skin has never looked better. Thank you!

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thats amazing hun, I am so so glad its worked for you and thank you for supporting the channel... sending you so much love xxxxx

Exfoliation is my favorite. I started alternating glycolic acid one day and bha 2% the next. At night I've been alternating my tret and otc retinol. Enzymes are cool, but I LOVE CHEMICAL EXFOLIATION! Happy Monday!❤🖤

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday hun, I hope your having an amazing start to the week.. I am totally with you on acid exfoliators which are the best for sure... I love the sound of your routine and the alternating which is a great way of getting actives into a routine without over doing it... sending you lots of love xxxx

UpCircle’s coffee scrubs are the best exfoliants I’ve ever used! I know everybody shuns physical exfoliants but my skin is very sensitive to AHAs and BHAs. I use UpCircle’s herbal blend coffee scrub. It’s just perfect, it’s abrasive enough that I feel like I’m getting a good scrub but gentle enough that I don’t feel like I’m tearing my face off and it’s buffered with a bunch of lovely oils that really nourishes the skin, my skin is always SO soft afterward never had any negative reactions with it. Plus the smell is to die for! Yum!

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow they sound amazing thank you so so much for sharing hun and I will have to try them out for sure... sending you lots of love xxxxx

New subscriber here! I found your video while researching The Ordinary Vitamin C products. After watching sooo many youtubers talking about the same subject and getting confused I came across yours. Your video was easy to understand, clear, and informative. I learned exactly what I needed~thank you! Going to be watching your other videos as well. :)

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so so much hun, I am so glad your enjoying the channel and thank you so much for your support ... sending you lots of love xxxx

Love all the options, stratia and face theory. I think I can't exfoliate so often because right away I feel that burning sensation

@christinaobert5664

3 жыл бұрын

The exfoliant may be to strong or you skin barrier damaged? Lactic acid is great and has never made my skin tingle nor burn. If that's to much mandelic acid may work.

I have dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin. All the mask wearing has just exacerbated those issues so I had to lay off exfoliating for a while. I have slowly started back up with a PHA exfoliating sleeping pack from Isntree that you can use in place of your moisturizer or put on top. Its been a couple of weeks (on week three!) and so far I have had no irritation and my skin seems to respond well to this gentle exfoliation.

When is there an update about your skincare line? So so excited to try your products! Your videos have really helped me on my skincare journey🥰🥰xxx

@nicoledambacher4660

3 жыл бұрын

In his last livestream he said this week he will make an update video 🥰

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

hi hun, I am hoping to get it filmed and edited this week to be able to share with you guys.. I am so excited and cant wait to give you some more details... sending you lots of love xxxxx

@christinaobert5664

3 жыл бұрын

We are all so excited!!!

@makaelacollins6067

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin YES YES OMG!!!!

Thank you! Thank you!! I've been trying to step up my skincare routine by adding an exfoliant, but was TOTALLY overwhelmed. Your previous video helped me decide on The Ordinary's Lactic Acid for my dry skin & this made me feel confident in my choice! So glad I found your channel ❤😊

Love the short back and sides! 💕

21/just like my age. Can’t wait to watch this!❤️

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

haha Celia, same as me im still rocking the 21st year :) ... sending you lots and lots of love xxxxx

Great video. You have me very curious about the face theory acid toner...

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much Tom... I love the acid toner which for some reason is super effective when I have used 8% glycolic in the past and its not worked as well so I would recommend it when you have got through your current exfoliators... sending you lots of love xxxxx

@tthibideau

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin I’m going to order it now while I have your discount code handy!

My mom got a papaya powder cleanser and no one told her how to use it. She exfoliated 2x a day for months until she got chemical burns all over her face 😱 I got her the Great Barrier Relief and a bunch of products with ceramides to repair.

Thanks for the info :) I have dry skin so I am scared of exfoliating but maybe i'll give one of those a try :)

I love my lactic acid 10% as it is very gentle on my skin. When my skin starts to look dull, I'll use the peeling solution, but I have to be careful to only use hydrating products for 24 hours afterwards. Ironically, one of my favorite items is a round silicone face exfoliators. It is quite soft, but has different sizes of scrubbing beads. I gently massage my cleanser with it for a minute or so and it literally removes any skin patches trying to hand around! The Stratia treatment is the product that caught my eye..... I will be ordering some of their products!!❤️ PS Love your hair, Rob!❤️❤️

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so so much Pattim from the front on camera it looks fine but the back has so many steps in it lol, fortunately nobody sees the back of my head lol... I mentioned it to my mum who is a hairdresser and her response was 'there is so much more to be worried about than your hair, as long as its stuck on at one end stop complaining' lol if anyone wonders where get my brutal honestly from its my mum lol but she is so so right as always... I love the idea of the silicone exfoliator as it will be super gentle and easy to clean so I may have a little look online for one... sending you lots of love xxxx

I have dry skin always was told to use aha but sometimes I felt like i wasn’t seeing the results I wanted to with aha I tried the skin perfecting exfoliating liquid by Pc and omg I love it definitely seeing an improvement with my skin

@cerealis_5432

3 жыл бұрын

How long until you noticed results?

@jessicarodriguez6447

3 жыл бұрын

@@cerealis_5432 at the 2 week mark I only exfoliate but now I’m about to do 2x a week Monday & Thursday

Loved the video, thank you so much. I’m waiting for FT cleanser to restock 🧡♥️🌚!! Excited to try that one.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, its typical it being out of stock just when I need to buy another lol but hope it will be back really soon... sending you lots of love xxxx

Exfoliation is my favorite skincare step! I love that Frank body scrub! Smells SO good and i love that it doesn’t dissolve right when it hits the skin like a sugar scrub can.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Mg doesn't it hun its the nicest smelling product I have used in a long time.. I hope all is amazing with you and sending you lots of love xxxx

Brilliant video. I’ve backed off a bit doing this while I’m on tret and I do miss it. I have a long sad day ahead but at least I got to start it with a smile thanks to you and a giggle about Pac-Man! 😘😘😘 love and hugs to you xxx

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear you have a sad day ahead.. I will be thinking of you hun and whatever happens I am sending you lots of love and a big hug to help in just a small way... xxxxxxx

@elizabethsmith583

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin that means so much thank you xxxxx We all have a story so to speak and it’s why I think your channel is so very important. It’s a ray of sunshine in tough times. Somewhere we can go to get away, smile and learn things. Oh and spend too much on NIOD! Hehe xxx

Great video. X

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much hun xxxx

I loved the 'Don't Panic, I'm all here' part. Wonderful. So many great options! One question about the wash cloth: how often do you change then? Do you need to use a single one for each routine AM and PM. Or can you use them several times before washing them?

You got me hooked for the whole video. When is it coming out? Thumbs up 👍

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for watching and next week :) sending you lots of love xxxx

I use those acids you mentioned to exfoliate a few times a week and it works wonders for my skin. - Thxx for the video, stay safe and rock that haircut 😂

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you so so much hun and I am doing my best to rock it, so long as nobody sees the back all will be well lol... sending you lots of love xxxx

Great video as always! ♡ My personal favourite way to exfoliate is a Konjac sponge and an enzyme exfoliator (Cell Fusion C Papaya Granule Peels) two times per week 😄

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for watching hun and I need to try one of those sponges for sure.. I will have to pop one on order.. sending you lots of love xxxx

Wow you really did yourself proud cutting your hair, well done! I’ve got to wait till at least 12th April 😳🙈

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so so much hun, it looks good from the front but the back is a whole different story lol... sending you lots of love xxxx

Haha I had forgotten about the peeling solution until it was mentioned in this video.. Will dig mine out x

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

haha dont forget about it lol its great but I always say to people dont overuse it... sending you lots of love xxxx

For years and years I used the St Ives scrub and loved it. However, these days i feel it is a bit too harsh on the skin - could be because I have started a skincare routine with actives. I love the St Ives for my back where I have some acne. At the moment, I’m loving the cleanser from face theory (not the pro though). It is one of my favourite products in their line. Learned something new today- enzyme exfoliation! Thank you for this fantastic video 😊

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Its a total pleasure hun and I would totally recommend enzyme exfoliation it is super gentle and effective.. sending you lots of love xxxxx

Love a good exfoliate! I think that's my most purchased product😅, I just got the CosRx bha liquid and have only used it a few times but I swear I already see results on my blackheads and pores💛

I have combi dehydrated acne prone sensitive skin 😅 But I looove using two types of exfoliater in my routine once a week. I'm using Dr.G Brightening Peeling Gel and Papa Recipe Eggplant Mud Mask afterwards for the hydration. Since my skin sometimes can be oily especially during summer, I love to mixing up two mud masks, Isntree Mugwort Clay Mask on my T zone and Papa Recipe on the rest of my face. Great thing about Papa Recipe is that it's sooooo soft and hydrating, it doesn't dried up which is perfect for sensitive skin. I don't use acids but might consider adding mandelic acid or lactic acid into my routine.

Hey Rob, I really like the sound of the Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration and would like to try it but is there a product that is similar and does the same thing and is in the UK that you would recommend? 🙂 x

@cerealis_5432

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the ordinary amino acids + b5? I’ve been using this recently and I love it! It’s super hydrating and great for my dry skin

My teacher used the same pacman analogy for enzyme exfoliants! Brought me back to my beauty school days 😌💭 Another scrub, very similar to the PC unscrub, is Aveda's exfoliating creme cleanser. It also uses jojoba beads. I don't know how it compares in price, since I got it at a student discount. Not a fan of "all natural" brands, but I love the ethics of their company. I also love their liquid exfoliant (primarily salicylic acid), and alternate it with The Ordinary lactic acid. I didn't notice much improvement from their outer peace pads, but I know many who swear by them (tip: cut them in half; they cost too much not to lol). Their radiant skin refiner on the other hand, should not be retail at all; so easy to go overboard and the granules are a pain in the tuchus to get rid of. I use it in a way that's similar to microdermabrasion once a month. I love my off-brand St. Ives scrub for KP on my arms, and to prevent ingrowns on my legs after epilating. And a scrubby glove on the more sensitive areas, and for the first week after.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, I remember the same lessons lol ... Thank you so much for the recommendation of the Aveda one I will have to try it out... sending you lots of love xxxxx

Thanks for the comprehensive overview Rob! Is it OK to mix salicylic acid (SA) & azelaic acid (AA). For example using a SA spot treatment on zits, but using prescription AA on other areas of the face...can the two be applied one on top of the other? Thanks!

In Southern India, women followed the following skincare routine - 1. Massage skin with oils that contain herbs and provide many benefits 2. Apply a herbal powder face mask 3. When it's semi-dry, massage in gentle circular motions and the flakes fall off 4. Rinse if there's any residue 5. If you have oily skin, you can stop here. People with dry skin massaged a few drops of oil in. This is a good way to double cleanse and physically exfoliate. I do this once or twice every month.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing hun... sending you lots of love xxxx

Note for anyone new to strong exfoliating peels: DO NOT USE IT LONGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED TIME. Lots of youth bought The Ordinary AHA BHA Peel and left it on for more than an hour... when you should use it for 10 minutes at the most. Don't risk getting chemical burns and permanent scarring!

I love a face scrub, my skin just doesn’t like acids. However, I would not choose the St Ives one, I’ve got my eyes on the Omorovicza Copper Scrub or the Oskia Microexfoliating Balm. I don’t see many reviews of these out there but they look really good. PS: your skin looks oh-mazing. 🙌🏻😘

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awwww thank you so much hun that's so kind of you to say.. Thanks for the recommendation too i will have to check them out.. Sending lots of love xxxx

I like a little of everything (not all at once). I like my silicone cleansing device sometimes as the pulsations seem to help with sinus congestion. Other times I use a hot cloth cleanser to exfoliate gently with the soft muslin cloth. Sometimes I use a glycolic acid toner, or lactic acid serum, About once a month I use the AHA & BHA peel from The Ordinary. However, oone thing I never do now after watching your channel is use a manual exfoliating scrub wash. I used to use one occasionally but your passionate dislike for them put me off. I'm now using that up on my heels, knees and elbows!

Hi Rob 🥰 I just started using a retinol and stopped my exfoliators. When would you say I can start using them again?

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

hey hun this is a good idea as I think you can overdo it when starting retinol.. I usually say when you have been on the retinol a couple of months its fine to start again but before that it can increase sensitivity... sending you lots of love xxxxx

@noora7773

3 жыл бұрын

I tried an AHA product after 3 months from starting retinol, and it did burn a bit. So, you might find it hard to back to old products you used to use before retinol. I get more redness from AHAs than before. Also, alcohol containing sunscreens were like fire on my skin! Just avoid anything too harsh for several months and then add back some old products one by one... Don't throw away products that can't be used on your face anymore, just use them on your body😉 I started 1% retinol on April, because I didn't have to go anywhere.

@nicoledambacher4660

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you two 🥰

Are use the ordinary peel 30% once every two weeks and then every other night I use the clay colic acid toner. And on the opposite nights at our use the C25 by hylamide. But every single night I always put on my MG by Niod and survival. I love Decim and omg your reviews are spot on. Plus you have beautiful skin. Love your

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you for such a lovely comment... I think you sound like you have an amazing routine and you are so right Deciem have so many good products at amazing prices... sending you so much love xxxx

I use the Benton Aloe BHA toner (0.5%) each morning, and the PC 2% BHA a couple of times a week in the evening. BUT I have just ordered the ordinary 10% Lactic acid and the 2% salicylic acid masque (and Re: Pigment because its back in stock!) I also have the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme powder wash and the Mandelic acid 5% prep water to try. I would actually love to know your thoughts on By Wishtrend, everything I have used fro them is really great.

OMG other Influencer's got me soooo scared of physical exfoliation 😨

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I know I think they go over the top a little, there is nothing wrong with most of the products its the fact we are to aggressive with them which is the issue, they are fine if you are super gentle and choose the right one... sending you lots of love xxxx

@LadyJadiAfina1989

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin I'm glad you made this video because I have been wanting to try the youth to the people yerba mate resurfacing facial but was worried.

I use those exfoliating gloves on body in bath cheap easy works well. Only costs £1.50 for 2 pairs. Then use a really good thick moisturiser after. X On Tret I've had to go back to your face Nivea cream 😂😂... I know you hate it, but I add a few drops of jojoba oil in it and it's working great after using my tret in the dryness and redness. Xx

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I seem to be the only one who is not into the Nivia so I am going to have to give in on that one lol... I love dropping facial oil into moisturiser it is such a good hack.. I will try the exfoliating gloves as they should great and really well priced... sending you lots of love xxxxx

You seem to be putting out a lot of content. Have you thought about a show about the skin care companies that have donated their profits to charity? Golde just donated their profits from the weekend to help the people in Texas. Glow recipe is about to donate next weekend’s profits to charity. Thrive, milk beauty, nuria all donated their profits to charity at the beginning of the pandemic. Anyway a lot of beauty companies have really stepped up during difficult times. It be nice to showcase it.

You should review Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, considered the world's best liquid exfoliator. You have to have a skin consultation to use it.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, I havent ever used it but I would love to give it a try so I will pop one on order ... sending you lots of love xxxx

@pearse9533

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin If you can try get access to the 1970 original formula there is truly nothing like it. It's only available in USA and Russia. It's banned in Europe as it contains phenol. I use the PIGM400 one it's great.

Hi Luv! 🤗 Is it necessary to use exfoliating acids since I'm using tretinoin nightly?

@vanessamalik1102

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Terri, It's Vanessa from Ottawa. I wouldn't recommend exfoliating on top of retinol, it could really increase the sensitivity of your skin. You could consider a gentle exfoliant on nights that you do not use your tretinoin. Hope all is going well with you. Take care 🥰

OMG I remember using the apricot scrub 30 plus years ago 😂. I have used liquid gold on and off for a few years, What are your views if any on it. Is there anything maybe preferable.

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

hey hun, I think we have all used the st ives at some point in our lives lol... I was guilty of loving it in my teens lol... I actually love the liquid gold and would totally recommend it.. there are cheaper options available it I say if it works for you then keep on using it.. sending you lots of love xxxx

@FionaBarronJMD

3 жыл бұрын

@@MadAboutSkin happy to hear of cheaper good alternatives x

@FionaBarronJMD

3 жыл бұрын

Would the face theory glycosaly one be a good alternative

Hello Rob, do you think I can use the peptide the Buffet from the ordinary to level up Ph after exfoliating (pixi glow or leave on LA from the Ordinary)? On their website they do not recommend the use with direct acids what do you think?

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, you can but it may impact the effectiveness of the buffet so I would usually say use a toner or a hyaluronic acid to do the job and then put the buffet on top.. hope this helps xxxx

I have always used aha’s. Recently tried my paulas choice BHA again & like it now. Help me!! How do I use both?? I used to do retinol, aha, off. Should I use lactic acid in mornings?? Or alternate between aha & BHA? Would bha, retinol, aha, retinol be too much?

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

hey hun I hope all is amazing with you.. I would alternate with aha one day and the OPC bha the next, this is how I get them into my routine without an issue.. I hope this helps xxxx

I have been using a 5% lactic acid (not The Ordinary though) on my 40yo combination skin for 6 months with no issues. Would you suggest going to a 10% as I am almost out of my lactic acid and need to repurchase one?

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, I dont think there would be any harm in going to the 10% if you have found that the 5 works on your skin with no issues... I use the 10% without a problem and it works really well for me... Sending you lots of love xxxx

Honestly the St Ives scrub is still the only thing that really gets the cruddy makeup and dead skin off in the creases around my nose, with any other wash I have to really scrub with a washcloth

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun thank you so so much for watching, I always say use what works for you but make sure you are gentle with it.. sending you lots of love xxxx

Does Differin exfoliate the skin at all? I’ve heard that it does but that just seems weird lol

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, it increases cellular turnover so it will do something very similar as an exfoliant which means you dont ned to exfoliate as much when you are on it... sending you lots of Love xxxx

Hi Rob bit unrelated to this video but please could you do a review of GOW (Garden of Wisdom)? Particularly their vitamin c 23% with ferulic acid, azelaic acid 12% pad and the 2% salicylic acid x

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun it would be a pleasure to do a GOW review, I have been trying some of their products so I should be able to film it soon... sending you lots of love xxxx

@natbxl3802

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! To be honest I'm a bit impatient I will probably end up ordering the vitamin c anyway lol! I have high hopes for it x

Hlw,,,as a starter,,,,,i want to use a safe chemical exfoliator,,, which is good option? -TO 5% or 10 % or Cosrx Aha /Bha clarifying Toner?? I've dry to combination skin,, sensitive also 😓

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, I would start with the ordinary lactic 5% and use it twice a week and work up from there .. sending you lots of love xxxx

*I clicked at the speed of confusion*

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

haha thank you so so much for watching hun xxxx

I don't understand. In other video you said that mechanical exfoliation wasn't ok for kp

@MadAboutSkin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey hun, this is a really good point, it depends on the type and the area.. I am planning another video on KP which will cover this.. I will add clarification to this video.. I think scrubs are good for body texture but not always for KP and you need to be mindful so i will clarify that.. If you DM me on Instagram we can discuss your KP and i can help you work out what is best for it xxxx