Summertime wreaks havoc on our skin – face and body. Our skin is exposed to sun, dunked in drying chlorine, covered in sunscreen, and let’s not forget icky sticky sweat. All of this can result in either flaky skin or clogged pores – or worst of all, both. This is why it is so important to exfoliate religiously throughout the summer. And that is why this week’s sale lets you save big on all of our exfoliating products!

Exfoliation removes the outer layer of dead skin cells and reveals fresh, younger looking skin. It helps to keep pores unclogged and skin extra smooth. It also leaves skin primed perfectly for moisturizing, so it should be followed immediately after with your face cream (for faces) and body lotion (for body).

As you can imagine, your skin is extra sensitive after exfoliation so it is extremely important to wear sunscreen after exfoliating when you are going to be in the sun (clearly it’s important to always wear sunscreen in the sun, but after exfoliating you should be extra careful!).

Also – you should take care not to exfoliate too frequently. In general a good rule of thumb is twice a week for your face, and up to 3 times a week for your body. Oily skin can typically benefit from 3 times per week for your face, and sensitive skin should generally be only once per week. Doing it too frequently can cause damage so you want to be sure not to overdo it.

Lastly, for faces, be sure to use products that are designed for your face – NOT for bodies, which can be too harsh. And watch for products with crushed seeds or similar exfoliants as they can scratch skin and cause damage.

So this week’s sale is giving you a big ol’ 20% off all of our exfoliation products -

Starting Over Microderm Scrub – this is our first facial exfoliator and a personal favorite. It uses the same microcrystals used by the dermatologists to do the very expensive microdermabrasion treatments. But this way you can get similar results at home -for a lot less money! This scrub is in a natural, paraben-free, creamy base that leaves your skin soft, smooth and hydrated and helps to even skin tone, reduce fine lines and unclog pores. (NOTE: The offer is good on both the 2 oz. jar as well as the 2 oz. eco-friendly refill package!)

Break Free fruit acid gel – Break Free is the newest addition to our facial exfoliators – and quickly rising to the top. It is a fantastic dermatologist-grade product that is amazing for oily/problematic skin as well as dry skin (however, it is not recommended for sensitive skin). Break Free has three alpha-hydroxy acids that pack a punch. Simply apply in a thin layer on the face (avoiding eyes) and leave on for 1 to 3 minutes. Then rinse with cool water. You know immediately that it is working as it tingles, signalling that it is removing the dead skin cells. Repeated use of Break Free can result in a reduction of thickened skin, the evening of skin tone, and a reduction of breakouts and blackheads. Oh – and of course fewer fine lines and wrinkles!

Pucker Up Coconut – Pucker Up is our body exfoliator. It is perfect for the summer – and because it is a sugar scrub (not a salt scrub) you don’t have to worry about stinging! Pucker Up is packed in a rich, thick and creamy oil that leaves your skin incredibly smooth and soft and hydrated. Bonus – it’s fantastic for shaving!

Don’t forget, all of Garden Girl’s products are carefully crafted in the US with the highest quality ingredients and are always free of parabens, sulfates, petroleum products and phthalates!

This week’s offer is at www.gardengirlskincare.com and it is valid thru Friday, July 3rd at midnight. But to take advantage, you have to sign up for our email list! Go to www.gardengirlskincare.com and sign up right there on the home page. You will get a $5 coupon emailed to you, plus we’ll send you the email with this week’s offer code.