5 Ways to Deep Clean Skin at Home

Summering in place? You can still give skin the deep clean it deserves without visiting a professional and shelling out the big bucks for a trendy new treatment. 

Skin naturally renews itself about every 28 days, but as we age our natural renewal process slows down, and a buildup of dead skin cells can make skin appear dry and dull. If this timeline isn’t quite working for you, take matters into your own hands. Discover five reasons your skin could be acting up, and follow our steps to renew skin, remove impurities, slough off dead skin cells, and resurface your complexion. 

You're in your prime (but your skin isn't).

If all that new skincare you've invested in doesn’t seem to be living up to its promises, you may need to start at the beginning with a deep cleanse. When the skin has a clean canvas, the products you apply can work more effectively. And since we're all wearing less makeup, having skin look its healthy best has never been more critical. Clear debris, dirt, and dead skin to have your skin ready for whatever's in store. We see smooth sailing in your future with Moisture Matrix Melting Cleanser, a tri-phase formula that not only melts away impurities with ease, but also nourishes skin with a lasting veil of moisture.

Your self-tan isn’t very selfie-worthy. 

A buildup of self-tanner can lead to streaks and a less than favorable application. Exfoliating is the best way to prep your skin for any moisturizer or self-tanner product. Start simple with your face using our Daily Reveal™ Exfoliating Pads Use one pad morning OR night to resurface skin with a multi-acid blend and unique micro-peel fibers for both chemical and physical exfoliation. It leaves skin so clarified, smooth, and visibly bright, you could actually skip the self-tanner! For your body, try an exfoliating treatment like Crepe Control™ Exfoliating Body Scrub to visibly smooth and firm skin with a blend of physical and chemical exfoliants to polish, soften, and brighten rough patches. When paired with Crepe Control™ Tightening Body Cream, it's the ultimate system for youthful-looking results. 

Your glow is a no go.

If your skin is looking dull and lackluster, give it the TLC it needs by incorporating a mask to boost radiance on the quick. Try one with Glycolic Acid, often referred to as the "holy grail" of acids, Glycolic holds the key to visibly younger and tighter looking skin. It also restores glow, refines pores, and boosts radiance. Try our Glycolic Skin Reset Mask, a gentle exfoliator that reveals radiance in just five minutes*.

*Based on exfoliation results.

You don't want to overdo it.

Over-cleansing can indeed strip your skin barrier and leave your skin stressed and irritated. That's why boosting your routine with a deep cleansing mask once or twice a week is a safe way to go for you and your T-Zone. Try our Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask to take your dull, tired skin to radiant new levels in only ten minutes, plus improve the appearance of pores. 

You're the sensitive type.

Don't fret; you can still get your clean on but keep it extra gentle. Incorporate our Tri-Phase Daily Glow Toner into your routine to hydrate and balance skin. A blend of skin-transforming acids and nourishing botanical extracts come together in this triple threat, leaving skin with a radiant, lit-from-within glow. If the words "harsh" and "drying" come to mind when you think toners, think again and discover all the glow-inducing good they can do. Adding a toner to your skincare routine is a simple way to get a little extra from your cleansing regimen.