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Mick Turner
This guide or review is almost everything you have to know about exfoliation, I'll start of with the basics, explaining what exfoliation is and what you have to think about. Later on I will tell you about different methods you can use.
What is exfoliation?
Exfoliation is a quick and effective health and beauty technique. In just a couple of days, your skin accumulates dead skin cells along with other natural skin waste products. As these waste products build up on the surface, your skin becomes dull and can appear sluggish and tired. Exfoliation is the application of products that remove this waste and restore your skin’s natural beauty. After exfoliation, your face feels smoother to the touch and has a more refined texture.
What should you think about?
Go soft and easy and you’ll like the results. Use a heavy hand or use an exfoliant too frequently and you’ll need time out to heal from overindulgence. For some skin types, it’s tempting to overdo it, but avoid this at all costs. You could create yet another skin problem. That problem is called cortisol overload. The stress of overexfoliating causes an increase in your cortisol levels. Too much cortisol is bad for your health and can lead to serious disruptions. You know you’ve gone too far with an exfoliant if your skin turns red. Your face might also peel or flake. Leave the skin peels, as in heavy-duty chemical peels, to a trained professional. If you ever accidentally overdo exfoliation, apply aloe vera gel or a washcloth dipped in soothing chamomile tea to the damaged areas. Both of these remedies are soothing and reduce inflammation and redness. Plus, they cool the skin and make it feel better. You can find aloe vera gel at the health food store, or simply snip a leaf from an aloe plant and apply the somewhat sticky gel directly to your face.
When to exfoliate?
The best time to use an exfoliant is when it’s convenient for you, either morning or evening. First, cleanse your face, then apply the exfoliant. Remove the exfoliant, then continue with your daily ritual, toning and applying moisturizer. Some exfoliants are included in cleansing products and in moisturizers. These combination products may seem to make life easier and your skin care routine simpler, but daily exfoliation isn’t necessary for any skin type. If you want to use a combined product, such as a cleanser with either a chemical or physical exfoliant, only use it two or three times a week. On the off days, use a non-exfoliating product. However, the safest way to cleanse and exfoliate is to use products specific to the task. Use a daily cleanser that does not contain exfoliants, and on days when you choose to exfoliate, use a product specifically designed for exfoliation.
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Exfoliation is a quick and effective health and beauty technique. In just a couple of days, your skin accumulates dead skin cells along with other natural skin waste products. As these waste products build up on the surface, your skin becomes dull and can appear sluggish and tired. Exfoliation is the application of products that remove this waste and restore your skin’s natural beauty. After exfoliation, your face feels smoother to the touch and has a more refined texture.
What should you think about?
Go soft and easy and you’ll like the results. Use a heavy hand or use an exfoliant too frequently and you’ll need time out to heal from overindulgence. For some skin types, it’s tempting to overdo it, but avoid this at all costs. You could create yet another skin problem. That problem is called cortisol overload. The stress of overexfoliating causes an increase in your cortisol levels. Too much cortisol is bad for your health and can lead to serious disruptions. You know you’ve gone too far with an exfoliant if your skin turns red. Your face might also peel or flake. Leave the skin peels, as in heavy-duty chemical peels, to a trained professional. If you ever accidentally overdo exfoliation, apply aloe vera gel or a washcloth dipped in soothing chamomile tea to the damaged areas. Both of these remedies are soothing and reduce inflammation and redness. Plus, they cool the skin and make it feel better. You can find aloe vera gel at the health food store, or simply snip a leaf from an aloe plant and apply the somewhat sticky gel directly to your face.
When to exfoliate?
The best time to use an exfoliant is when it’s convenient for you, either morning or evening. First, cleanse your face, then apply the exfoliant. Remove the exfoliant, then continue with your daily ritual, toning and applying moisturizer. Some exfoliants are included in cleansing products and in moisturizers. These combination products may seem to make life easier and your skin care routine simpler, but daily exfoliation isn’t necessary for any skin type. If you want to use a combined product, such as a cleanser with either a chemical or physical exfoliant, only use it two or three times a week. On the off days, use a non-exfoliating product. However, the safest way to cleanse and exfoliate is to use products specific to the task. Use a daily cleanser that does not contain exfoliants, and on days when you choose to exfoliate, use a product specifically designed for exfoliation.
Go to Exfoliation Reviewed - Part 2
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