How often should I exfoliate my face and apply a face mask?

[Charliesangel2009]

That's it, really! I'm on a mission to try and make myself look a bit better between now and the end of the year. Diet and The Shred start tomorrow and I already drink loads of water (bit too much wine though).

I use the OCM every other day, but should I exfoliate once or twice a week too? And should I use a face mask just once a week?

I am 41. Wrinkles not too bad (I'm told) and aside from one or two spots on my chin once a month, my skin is normal to dry.

Also, if you can recommend any face masks and exfolators (super cheap if poss), that would be even better!

Thanks in advance

I do mine every other day as skin is very dry

Face mask once a week to and sleep in it!

Once a week is recommended. I had time for that pre-dc! Sigh. I have heard the Apricot scrub is really good, though don't use it. Also Body Shop do some quite good face masks (or they did pre-dc!). As I don't have time, I use either Liz Earle cleanse and polish or Khiels pineapple scrub. I put it on before brushing teeth and then going into shower. Soo that gives me a few mins eveery da. I have found itt makes a hell of a difference. Neither of hose are cheap but maybe the rouine might work for you. Hth.

Sorry for all the typos!

I exfoliate every evening but I use a really mild one that is designed for everyday use.

Mask twice or once a week but I have really dry skin and I use a moisture mask

Exfolifate once or twice a week & use face mask once a week only,

In your forties i would exfoliate three times a week to keep your skin renwel what it was when you were younger.
Depends on what your using to exfoliate with really..

Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to seeing the results now...