There are numerous types of exfoliants for skincare. Just what is
exfoliation and why is it so beneficial for your skin? Exfoliation is a
technique used to get rid of the dead skin cells to improve the
quality and appearance. As the skin cells are renewed the older skin
cells harden and lose moisture building up on the surface of the
skin producing a dull and dry appearance. Pores get clogged.
Exfoliation gets rid of the dead cells to energize the replenishment of
healthy skin cells producing a cleaner, younger, and less wrinkled
skin.

Active exfoliants are applied with friction to get rid of the dead skin cells.
Using at brush or a gentle abrasive to scrub the skin’s surface. The
products are configured for different skin types.

Chemical exfoliants polish off the deadened skin cells by utilizing
Alpha/Beta Hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, vitamin A1, and enzymes to
smooth out the skin by breaking up the intercellular that acts as a
paste to attach the skin cells to the surface. Estheticians perform
professional facials in six week treatments for the most beneficial
and most dependable effects using chemical exfoliants. Enzymatic
and hydroxyl acids are normally used for home procedures as
they're safe and good for home use. Glycolic acid was first applied in
cosmetic applications and are still used in most skincare products.
If you look around there are recipes that you can use to create your
own exfoliants with ingredients found in your kitchen.

Aging and maturing skin has a slower process of skin cell renewal. As
people age, the renewal process becomes difficult with the slower
natural removal of the skin cells causing dull, thick, dehydrated skin
with less tone and firmness. In youth, the skin cell renewal is 25-30
days as with maturity is can take up to 90 days. Removing the dead
dry cells assists the appearance of the skin by hydrating,
firming, and smoothing the skin. Exfoliations is effective on
pre-maturing aging and mature skin since it stimulates the cell renewal faster
than with the body’s natural functions.

Dry and dehydrated skin lacks moisture leaving the skin feeling tight and
stretched. Many people tend to over moisturize that only leaves the
old skin cells slicked to the surface appearing dull with uneven skin
tones. Exfoliation removes the dead cells and moisturizes/hydrating
the skin as needed. The skin care products
help to reach deeper into the skin to help ease the dry dehydrated
skin without having to apply heavy cream for moisturizing.

Oily and problematic acne skin has five times more dead cells than other
skin types. The combination dead skin cells clog the hair follicle
contributing to acne. Exfoliation helps to remove the dead skin cells
removing the pore clogging cells leading to a clearer, cleaner,
freshen skin surface and complexion.

Sun damaged and hyperpigmented skin which are caused by sun damage
or hormonal changes increase in melanin which causes dark
spots or patches on the skin. Exfoliation helps to remove the
darkened cells leading to a faster rate of skin cell renewal as well as
being more effective to prepare the skin for treatment of products
that lead to lighter skin reducing the melanin production.
As always check with your doctor before trying anything that might be
harmful to your skin.

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