Now that you have throw Away all your harsh cleanser, I deliver you more about the second rule. After you have cleaned your skin with a mild cleanser (like the rassoul or the jojoba oil ) you have to exfoliate your face. Exfoliation is a very important step. Why? The skin is constantly renewing itself, dead skin cells can clog pores thus preventing the sebum evacuate and then increase the chances of bacterial growth. Exfoliating helps to get rid of these dead cells, that is why it is a very important step. Regular exfoliation helps tighten your pores, refine your skin texture and preventing spots . However, do not exfoliate your skin if you are under these treatments: topical antibiotics, trétiroïne, adapalene, azalaïque acid roaccuatane ... It is not recommended to exfoliate your skin if you have rosacea. In addition, do not exfoliate your skin before exposure to sunlight / UV (you may be more vulnerable to the UV rays.) Exfoliating does not mean “scrubbing”! Scrubbing is not a good idea if you have acne. On acne-prone skin, exfoliating is too aggressive and may damage your skin. Prefer fruit acid peels! The acid dissolves the glue that binds dead cells together, therefore they can detach from the skin. Do as I do, try lemon juice! Start by opening the pores of your skin with hot steam to make the lemon more efficient. Apply lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply it on your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on 2 to 3 minutes (the first time it stings!) Then rinse with cold water to close the pores of your face. In the following article I will introduce you to the third rule: the sunscreen