What are reasons for using an Exfoliating (face wash) scrub on your face?

Just for acne?


I have a face wash that 'gently exfoliates for smooth and even skin.'


BUT it says it has an Acne Medication in it (2% Salicylic Acid.)





I have never had acne, should I not use this face wash? Will it dry my skin out?


I just wanted to exfoliate my face because I'm in the sun a lot and I wanted to exfoliate the skin ..


Will the 'acne medication' mess up my face?





(it's an over the counter face wash)What are reasons for using an Exfoliating (face wash) scrub on your face?
To wash off 'dead' skin cells!!!


For years, I have used ';St.Ives Apricot 'Invigorating' Facial Scrub';, everyday!!!


It works, but I don't know about using it after being in the sun so much!!! (I can't be in the sun too much--%26amp; don't--because my complexion is too 'light'!!!)


They do make it for 'sensitive' skin, as well as other types of facial cleanser!!!





Good luck!!! Let me know!!!What are reasons for using an Exfoliating (face wash) scrub on your face?
Thanks for 'Best Answer'!!!


I firmly believe in its use--it makes your face %26amp; neck skin feel wonderful!!!


I use it everyday, in the shower, and wash my face in cold water every morning!!! Report Abuse

The benefit of exfoliation is that it removes the dead layer of skin cells and gives you a deep clean.





I would be a little wary about using a product with Acne Medication, 'though, if you don't have acne. I think it could cause dryness. There are exfoliating cleansers that don't have Salicyclic Acid.






the first layer of your skin is the epidermis...when your skin cells fall off it stimulates your body to produce more cells...





exfoliation just stimulates the production of fresh new skin cells.





over the counter acne medicines most of the time do not have sucess. salicylic acids and other topical remedies only act on your epidermis while the underlying cause of acne is deeper...most likely this product will just dry you out causing oil ducts to produce more and more which might actually cause you a few unwanted break outs....
if its something you bought at a drugstore like nutrogena... it never hurts altho typically it should dry out your skin....


but if its over the counter... STAY AWAY!


if you want to exfoliate your skin....


its best to use scrubs... (a cleanser with many salt like beads)





this stuff is AMAZING! wats so great about it... is that it makes your sin brighter, more alive, softer, cleaner....


it gets gunk out of your pores, it clears the dead skin cells (which being in the sun a lot does to your skin), it smooths your skin, makes it healhy...


anything by this company works wonders...


i had terrble skin so my dermatoligist recomended it... and my skin is looking better then ever!!!





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exfoliating the face increases blood circulation and helps encourage cell regeneration. The salicylic acid will keep your pores clean and even though you don't have pimples this will keep your pores from turning dark or your skin from becoming uneven. use it but no more than once or twice a day.
2% wont make a huge difference, you should be fine. The Salicylic Acid works as an defoliator.
no it won't ..





Its kinda like protection too to ur face skin ...





Exfoliate ur face removes any dead cells too ..





Way to go gurl =))
Well if it is a product that is used for Acne, I would not suggest it, if you don't have acne. I would get a face wash to use daily. If you are not having any adverse effects keep using.





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This is what salicylic acid does





Also known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, one of several beta hydroxy acids (compare to AHA), salicylic acid is a key ingredient in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, and warts. It works by causing the cells of the epidermis to shed more readily, preventing pores from clogging up, and allowing room for new cell growth. Because of its effect on skin cells, salicylic acid is used in several shampoos used to treat dandruff. Salicylic acid is also used as an active ingredient in gels which remove warts. Use of concentrated solutions of salicylic acid may cause hyper pigmentation on pretreated skin for those with darker skin types (Fitzpatrick photo types IV, V, VI), as well as with the lack of use of a broad spectrum sunblock.[5][6]





The medicinal properties of salicylic, mainly for fever relief, have been known since ancient times, and it was used as an anti-inflammatory drug.[7]


Cotton pads soaked in salicylic acid can be used to chemically exfoliate skin


Cotton pads soaked in salicylic acid can be used to chemically exfoliate skin





Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA) can be prepared by the esterification of the phenolic hydroxyl group of salicylic acid.





Subsalicylate in combination with bismuth form the popular stomach relief aid known commonly as Pepto-Bismol. When combined, the two key ingredients help control diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, and gas. It is also a very mild antibiotic.





Choline salicylate is used topically to relieve the pain of aphthous ulcers.