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Skincare and Exfoliating
Exfoliating: Skincare and exfoliating go hand and hand. Exfoliation sloughs off dry, dead surface cells to help the skin work more efficiently and look fresher and younger. Our largest organ of elimination, the skin sheds around five billion dead cells daily. One of the reasons young skin is so clear and radiant is because in its prime, young, healthy skin replaces itself naturally every 14 days. As age sets in this process slows until, at about age 40, the renewal cycle is increased by 30 days. If these dead skin cells sit on the surface of the skin, they clog the pores and make the complexion look dull. Removing them reveals a clearer, brighter skin and restores suppleness and vigor by stimulating cell renewal.
Dry skin is simply the accumulation of dead skin cells. By removing them through exfoliation, skin looks smoother and more youthful. Use a gentle nonabrasive exfoliant to smooth the skin’s surface and prevent further breakouts, unless you’re on Roaccutane or Retin A; these products already provide a peeling action.
Exfoliating too often or too harshly can compromise your skin’s protective waterproof layer. Be very careful of abrasive products; ideally thorough exfoliants should be done by a skincare therapist
Mechanical exfoliation involves products like synthetic buffing beads, scrubs containing apricot kernels, a muslin face cloth or facial brush. If you like to use a scrub, look for a gentle one with fine granules that dissolve in water.
Chemical exfoliants have ingredients like alpha and beta hydroxyl acids, retinoic acid or enzymes (such as papain, found in papaya). These literally “unglue” dead surface cells and do not require vigorous rubbing and rinsing.
Alpha hydroxyl acids (fruit acids) are a group of natural chemicals found in fruit, wine, sugar cane and sour milk that exfoliate the skin’s surface layer and accelerate new cell production. If you use products that contain these ingredients on a daily basis, avoid combining them with abrasive scrubs.
Masks:
Most women love to use masks. A facial mask forces you to relax for a few minutes while it dries, and therefore it’s an indulgence. Whether you want to smooth, purify, hydrate, brighten or sooth your skin, there’s a face mask for you. Masks should be used regularly for the best results, but do not overuse them.
Applied to cleansed skin, a good mask can be an instant beauty fix. Masks are generally fairly concentrated and infuse skin with beneficial ingredients. There are various types of masks to choose from. As a guide, clay, mud or peel-off masks are best for deep cleansing and perfect for oily skin, while dry skin will benefit from a rich, hydrating treatment. Masks that claim to replenish, perfect or boost radiance are ideal to pep up a dull complexion. Masks and serums are also the perfect way to treat temporary skin conditions such as dehydration or some form of sensitivity, caused by environmental factors. They can be applied once or twice a week depending on the severity of your problem.
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