Exfoliation is a topic that is prone to causing some
confusion – some don’t do it enough, others do it too often and, in many cases, some don’t do it
at all!
As the key to a healthier, glowing and younger- looking complexion, exfoliation offers countless benefits and I really can’t emphasise its importance enough when it comes to ensuring a healthy skin function.
Our skin is constantly shedding the outer layers of dead skin cells in a process known as desquamation, and the role of an exfoliator is to mimic this process. As the skin sheds dead cells, the detritus can get clogged in the pores, causing congestion and a dull appearance. By removing the topmost layer of skin, exfoliation encourages the production of new cells and speeds up the skin’s ability of rejuvenate.
An exfoliator’s job is to remove dead cells from the skin’s surface, revealing glowing, healthy skin underneath. This is particularly important over the changing seasons as a good exfoliator will gently buff away dead skin build-up, whilst nourishing and targeting any additional skin problems.
As the key to a healthier, glowing and younger- looking complexion, exfoliation offers countless benefits and I really can’t emphasise its importance enough when it comes to ensuring a healthy skin function.
Our skin is constantly shedding the outer layers of dead skin cells in a process known as desquamation, and the role of an exfoliator is to mimic this process. As the skin sheds dead cells, the detritus can get clogged in the pores, causing congestion and a dull appearance. By removing the topmost layer of skin, exfoliation encourages the production of new cells and speeds up the skin’s ability of rejuvenate.
An exfoliator’s job is to remove dead cells from the skin’s surface, revealing glowing, healthy skin underneath. This is particularly important over the changing seasons as a good exfoliator will gently buff away dead skin build-up, whilst nourishing and targeting any additional skin problems.
Physical exfoliation uses a scrubbing motion to
detach the cells from the skin’s surface. This
process requires a rough compound to abrade as
it passes over the skin and usually comes in the
form of a polish or scrub type product.
Meanwhile, chemical exfoliators are also renowned for their ability to work deeply into the epidermis, but do not require the same abrasive action as their mechanical counterparts. Chemical exfoliators use acids or enzymes to soften and dissolve the outer layers of the skin, so that the cells will loosen and can be removed in a non-abrasive manner. This means that you don’t get the stinging sensation that can sometimes accompany physical exfoliation.
Why not give your skin some exfoliating love today?
Meanwhile, chemical exfoliators are also renowned for their ability to work deeply into the epidermis, but do not require the same abrasive action as their mechanical counterparts. Chemical exfoliators use acids or enzymes to soften and dissolve the outer layers of the skin, so that the cells will loosen and can be removed in a non-abrasive manner. This means that you don’t get the stinging sensation that can sometimes accompany physical exfoliation.
Why not give your skin some exfoliating love today?
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