The glow that the skin of the face acquires after an exfoliation creates an almost addictive experience. Maybe you use an enhanced earth mask with enzymes, a serum with AHAs before bed, or even a gentle exfoliator that removes dead skin cells.

The result, smooth and gorgeous skin, may tempt you to repeat the process — but how often should you be exfoliating your face?

The benefits of facial exfoliation are many.

Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells that remain on the surface. As we age, the rate of skin cell turnover begins to slow, and exfoliation helps speed up this process.

How often should you exfoliate your face?

Proper exfoliation can improve skin texture, fight dullness and prevent acne breakouts.

The ideal frequency of exfoliation depends on your skin type, with sensitive or dry skin benefiting from a gentle exfoliation once or twice a week, while normal, combination or oily skin can benefit from a gentle exfoliation two to three times a week .