1. Moisten your face with water before exfoliating.
2. Use a loofah, exfoliating gloves or a synthetic scrubbing sponge designed for the face.
3. Apply an exfoliating cleanser specially designed for faces to the loofah or sponge. Some exfoliating cleansers contain up to 25 percent pumice, and these should never be used on the face.
4. Rub your face with the loofah or sponge using circular motions. Avoid scrubbing under the eyes, because the skin there is thin and easily damaged by abrasive cleansers and exfoliating sponges.
5. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Hot water is harsh on skin, especially delicate face skin.