The Ultimate Guide to Exfoliation: How to Get Smooth, Glowing Skin at Home

When it comes to getting soft, glowing skin, exfoliation is one of the simplest steps that makes the biggest difference. Whether you’re prepping for a self-tan or just want your skin to feel smoother, a good exfoliating routine helps remove dry, dull skin cells and boost your natural radiance.

Here’s everything you need to know about body exfoliation, and how the Lucy Bee Exfoliating Body Mitt can help you achieve your best skin yet.

 

Why Exfoliating Matters

Our skin naturally sheds dead cells every few weeks, but sometimes they linger on the surface, leaving skin looking dull or flaky.

Regular exfoliation helps to:

• Smooth and soften the skin’s texture
• Improve circulation for a healthy glow
• Prevent clogged pores and ingrown hairs
• Help moisturisers and body oils absorb better
• Create the perfect base for self-tanning

Think of it as giving your skin a little refresh.

 

Physical vs. Chemical Exfoliation

You’ve probably heard of two types of exfoliation: physical and chemical.

Physical exfoliation uses a tool (like a mitt or brush), or scrubs to gently buff away dead skin cells.

Chemical exfoliation relies on mild acids, such as AHAs or BHAs, to dissolve dead cells.

For the body, physical exfoliation is ideal because it’s quick, effective, and easy to fit into your shower routine, no fuss, no extra steps.

How to Exfoliate Your Body

You don’t need an elaborate routine, just the right tool and a few minutes in the shower.

• Step 1: Dampen your skin and your Lucy Bee Exfoliating Mitt.
• Step 2: Using circular motions, gently massage over your body. Focus on areas that tend to get dry or rough, like elbows, knees and feet.
• Step 3: Rinse thoroughly to remove residue and follow with your favourite body moisturiser or oil.

If you’re prepping for self-tan, exfoliate the day before applying your Lucy Bee Self-Tan Mousse for a flawless, even glow.

 

How Often Should You Exfoliate?

Everyone’s skin is different, but 1-3 times per week is usually enough. If your skin feels tight or sensitive afterwards, scale it back to once a week. Over-exfoliating can cause irritation, so gentle and consistent is the key.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Scrubbing too hard: it doesn’t make skin smoother, just more irritated.

Skipping moisturiser: always hydrate after exfoliating.

Using the same mitt for too long: wash regularly and replace when it starts to lose texture.

 

The Lucy Bee Way to Smooth, Glowing Skin

Made from 100% viscose, the Lucy Bee Exfoliating Body Mitt helps you reveal silky, radiant skin with minimal effort. It’s double-sided for gentle yet effective exfoliation, reusable, and ideal for use on the body, hands and feet.

Add it to your body care routine for smooth, healthy-looking skin that feels as good as it looks.

Glow naturally with Lucy Bee Self-Tan.

Shop the Exfoliating Body Mitt

 

Find more blogs below on how to get the most out of our Exfoliating Body Mitt:

• 5 signs you need to exfoliate more often
• The ultimate guide to exfoliation, how to get smooth skin at home
• At-home spa routine for silky, soft skin
• Body exfoliation 101: for hands, feet and elbows
• Benefits of an exfoliating body mitt
• The complete body exfoliating routine guide

 

About Lucy Bee 

Founded by Lucy, a beauty therapist and mum, Lucy Bee is an independent British skincare and wellness brand dedicated to creating effective and unique formulations. Customer care is of prime importance to us and we have a V-I-Bee reward credits scheme for our account holders as thanks for their loyalty. All of our products have a focus on sustainability, organic, natural, vegan and cruelty free. Since launching in 2012 with fair trade coconut oil, Lucy Bee delivers uncompromising quality to conscious beauty.  

Any information provided by us is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We always recommend referring your health queries to a qualified medical practitioner.