When Should you Exfoliate your Face in Your Skincare Routine?

Exfoliating is now a key part in an anti-ageing skincare routine and a good natural one like ours can do wonders for your skin, and using it at the right point in your face routine will allow maximum benefits. At Nakin we recommend using our Exfoliating Radiance Tonic after all other cleansing steps have been completed, but before any of the treatment or moisturising products are applied.

When Should you Exfoliate your Face in Your Skincare Routine?

Exfoliation plays a vital role in an effective anti-ageing routine by helping to remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresher and more youthful-looking complexion. As we age, the skin’s natural cell turnover process slows down, leading to a build-up of dull, dry skin on the surface. Regular exfoliation promotes a smoother skin texture, increases radiance, and allows for better absorption of other skincare products, such as serums and moisturisers. Additionally, it can stimulate collagen production, which helps maintain skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By incorporating an exfoliator into your skincare regimen, you can support healthier, more vibrant skin as part of your anti-ageing strategy.

Our Exfoliating Radiance Tonic would be used after all of the other cleansing products have been applied, and before the serum, eye cream, oil and moisturiser, but only in the evening and up to nightly. It is a powerful product even though the AHAs are from plant sources, so you might want to start using it in the evening twice weekly, and you can use it every night if desired. Our exfoliator is much gentler than most that are available. Firstly, it is a liquid formulation and so does not cause the damage that grain exfoliators can, plus it contains plant AHAs which are much gentler to skin than synthetic options. Find it with the rest of our natural anti-ageing face products online.

We recommend using our exfoliator before serums and creams as although it is an excellent anti-ageing treatment in its own right, it also makes the skin more receptive to the treatments and creams used afterwards, as it removes dead skin cells and so products can then better reach the skin cells. If you use a toner like our Purifying Face Toner then although this is designed for morning and evening use, it would not need to be used on the nights that you use the exfoliator.

Using our Exfoliating Radiance Tonic after cleansing provides an essential step in your skincare routine, preparing your skin for enhanced absorption of facial treatments and moisturisers. This tonic gently removes dead skin cells, helping to refine skin texture and promote a more radiant, even complexion. By eliminating impurities and unclogging pores, it creates an ideal base for serums and creams to penetrate deeper and work more effectively, ensuring maximum hydration and nourishment. Additionally, its balanced conditioning formula soothes and refreshes the skin, leaving it feeling smooth, revitalised, and ready for the next steps in your regimen.