With the harsh winter, it can be easy to think you don’t have to exfoliate, due to how dry your skin gets. Though that’s generally right, you shouldn’t go without for too long. With today’s Beauty Tip of the Day, you can try out this tip to test when your skin needs a good buffing.

Using a piece of clear tape, place it on an area of your face. Rub it leave on for about three minutes before you remove it. If you can see flakes of skin, then you know that it’s time to use a mild facial scrub or an exfoliating acid serum.