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The Importance of Exfoliation Before Makeup Application

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One step many women miss in their regular beauty routine is exfoliating before applying makeup. Just as you would dust off a canvas before painting, you want to make sure your skin is not dry, dull or flakey. When skin is naturally radiant, moisturizers, foundation and concealers glide on. There are many exfoliators available to you: Retinoids, chemical peels, gentle scrubs made just for the face.

See "How to Exfoliate" for more information.

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