Expert Advice on Home Skin Care- Exfoliation for Healthy Skin

Expert Advice on Home Skin Care- Exfoliation for Healthy Skin by Anji of Skin Abstracts

Expert Advice on Home Skin Care- Exfoliation for Healthy Skin Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by in Product Recommendations
Exfoliation needs to be done twice a week. This will help prevent dullness and extreme clogging of the pores. If you are not currently incorporating this process into your skin routine- you are missing out on one of the keys to radiant, glowing skin:

Oily skin- the skin has difficulty sloughing off the dead skin cells, due to the sticky nature of oil. Do NOT reuse wash cloths. Damp cloths/exfoliating puffs left out will harvest bacteria and transfer to the skin causing irritation/breakouts. Use Alpha Hydroxy Acids: glycolic gel peels- twice a month

SKIN CEUTICALS (discounted product at StrawberryNet) This light chemical peel revitalizes photo-damaged skin Helps improves appearance of discoloration Stimulates collagen synthesis & elastin fibers in dermis Promotes cell renewal Reduces formation of fine lines & wrinkles Glycolic & lactic acid content minimize irritation & dryness

Manual Exfoliator- Beyond Belief pore refining scrub (Sally’s Beauty Supply) 5 out of 5 stars

Pros: salon quality, gentle and effective “When I get a facial at the salon, the products used are professional quality…and expensive! I find that this product is as good as the salon products, but at an affordable price! This scrub is gentle to the skin. It has just the right amount of “grit” without being harsh. My skin feels softer, smoother, and looks more refined. I also use the oil free moisturizer from the ABH line- salon quality facial at home!”

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Dry skin- dead skin accumulates rapidly creating a dull appearance, inhibiting natural skin exfoliation and much needed moisture absorption/retention.

Lactic acid peel- Skin Ceuticals Gel (discounted at StrawberryNet)

Manual- Beyond Belief scrub mixed with gentle aloe-based cleanser

These issues can be easily resolved, by regularly exfoliating your skin.

Unless you have really sensitive skin, very mature skin, or a skin disorder of some kind, you will notice significant changes in your skin from regularly exfoliating. Exfoliating can be done manually using a mildly abrasive product such as a soft washcloth, a “scrub” or exfoliating mask twice a week. It can also be done with a chemical such as glycolic (for less sensitive skin).

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I am an artist (fine arts & makeup) and esthetician (skin care expert). This is my little nook where I can allow my creative ideas to flow and share my passion with others.

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