We’ve had some cold days here in Charleston. For many of us that means dry, flaky skin. Before you grab that loofah and start scrubbing Dr. Germain weighs in on Winter exfoliating. 

“Never mechanically exfoliate the skin. Exfoliation should be a gentle process. Use soft wash clothes or your hands to produce a natural exfoliation on the body. Products with gylcolic acid and/or urea (such as the Germain Rx Skin Smoothing Body Wash) get between the skin cells to act as a natural moisturizer.

Even though you may feel like giving your skin an extra scrub it is best to avoid over-exfoliation in the colder months and important to use gentler, less drying, scrubs during this time. If you are using a tool, such as the Clarisonic, make sure your brush heads are clean and opt for a few days a week opposed to every day use during the Winter,” advises Dr. Germain. 

If you are searching for a new exfoliator February is the perfect month to try our Germain Rx Brightening Polish, sold at 20% off this month only. This gentle exfoliator contains micro beads with ingredients such as Glycolic and Salicylic acids, CoQ10, Green Tea polyphenols and Vitamin C. It sloughs away surface skin cells, hydrates, enhances texture, creates a fresh glow and improves skin clarity and tone. Bonus: it also removes make-up and excess oil!

Purchase in office or online for 20% off using Code: POMFEB. Marguerite Germain