In the winter, skin suffers due to a lack of moisture. With low humidity levels in our homes, combined with indoor heating, and harsh winter winds, we can expect dry skin, flaky patches, tight feeling skin, and a dull complexion. Exfoliating is an excellent way to remove dead skin cells, allowing for brighter, smoother-looking skin. However, over-exfoliating can cause more damage than good and will only exacerbate the dryness.
The O3+ brand has developed a range of exfoliation products to provide you with high-quality products containing gentle enzymes, lactic acid, and nourishing oils that have been specifically designed to help restore moisture levels in dry skin during the winter months. These scrubs are optimal for individuals who experience dry, oily, or combination skin types in the winter months.
Let’s uncover the seven secrets to winter scrubbing that will help you achieve glowing skin all season long!
Understand Your Skin First: How Often Should You Use a Scrub
Depending upon your skin type, frequency will vary from person to person. Dry skin types will exfoliate less frequently than oily skin types. To prevent damage to the skin barrier during cold weather, I suggest decreasing the pressure scrub to half in winter. The O3+ Gentle Exfoliating Face Scrub is an excellent way to achieve safe renewal with walnut granules and AHA, that way there is no question on how often you should use a scrub.
- Exfoliation tips in winter: Scrub 1-2 times weekly max, always followed by hydration.
- Pro Tip: Patch test new scrubs; stop if redness persists beyond 24 hours.
Dry Skin Guide: Face Scrub for Dry Skin
The dry skin of winter easily flakes away, so use a gentle exfoliant. The O3+ face scrub for dry skin contains a creamy base of shea butter mixed with mild lactic acid. This will remove dead cells without pulling at the skin. It also hydrates the skin while removing flaking cells; as a result, your skin will feel plump as opposed to having lost its plump due to the cold wind. In addition, it makes rough skin smooth and provides a glowing appearance, making it an ideal scrub for anyone with sensitive skin.
- Pro Tip: Use once weekly on damp skin; massage 30 seconds, rinse with lukewarm water.
Oily Skin Mastery: Best Face Scrub for Oily Skin
Too much sebum can block the pores, even during winter. The best facial scrub for oily skin is the O3+ with salicylic acid and tea tree oil, which dissolves and loosens excess debris, reduces shininess, and minimizes blackheads. Additionally, charcoal works as a deep detoxifier and provides a fresh matte finish to your skin.
These two products are among my top recommendations for exfoliation in winter.
- Pro Tip: Scrub 2 times weekly evenings; follow with mattifying toner to lock results.
Combo Skin Balance: Custom Exfoliation Tips in Winter
Target zones smartly by using a T-zone oil, whilst using a creamy facial scrub for the cheeks. By alternating the use of an O3+ face mask with a creamy scrub for the cheeks, the use of a scrub at the same time as an exfoliator is prevented during the winter months.
- Pro Tip: Zone-scrub weekly: Oily areas get a physical scrub, dry areas get chemical peels.
Elevate with Scrub Facial at Home
Transform scrubbing into a ritual with the use of O3+ Scrub Facial at home. This kit provides you with the necessary items to get the same results as a professional facial in the comfort of your home and within a 45-minute timeframe!
Enzymes are gentle and non-irritating, perfect for the question: “How often should I use a scrub?” as using the scrub weekly will allow your skin to be prepared for better serums.
- Pro Tip: Steam face for 2 minutes first; it enhances circulation for a deeper detox.
Nightly Gentle Alternatives
If you have daily scrub issues, try using chemical exfoliants instead. O3+ Facial Peel is an overnight product that removes impurities and hydrates the skin, allowing for further exfoliation success.
Pair with your best scrub for oily skin for cumulative smoothness without irritation/friction.
- Pro Tip: Alternate nights: Scrub days off, serum daily for a consistent glow.
Weekly Deep Treat: Face Scrub + Mask Duo
To increase exfoliation, consider using the O3+ Cranberry Scrub Mask on one day during the week. The combination of polish/nourishment will allow your skin to look bright and fresh after a long winter’s day.
- Pro Tip: Apply post-shower, leave 10 minutes; reveal baby-soft skin.
Takeaway
Winter exfoliation tips go beyond how often you use an exfoliant. Hydration needs to increase; limit hot showers to 5 minutes and use humidifiers. Layer your moisturizing cream after exfoliation. Do not exfoliate over broken skin. Drink herbal teas and/or eat fish such as salmon, full of Omega-3s. Protect your skin from the winter wind with scarves. For all skin types, you should use ceramide creams to repair the protective barrier. Scrubbing alone does not provide enough moisture and protection.
O3+ fuses science with seasonal wisdom; their illuminating exfoliators are animal-friendly, non-comedogenic, and balanced pH levels to promote safe, gentle renewal of dry, oily, or sensitive acne-prone skin. O3+ does not use harsh microbeads or other harsh ingredients; their products focus on gentle, effective innovations.
Scrub Smartly with O3+ This Winter
While winter skin is more balanced and hydrated, you can Learn to Scrub Smart with O3+! To balance winter skin, it is important to learn how often you should use an O3+ exfoliator on your face for dry skin and oily skin, as well as the O3+ Facial Kit for the best results on your face. You can find additional information about the entire O3+ exfoliation line of products at O3+ Exfoliators. Look for radiant glowing transitioning to the skin type of your choice.
