“You must exfoliate” - words we often
hear and although we know it’s important to exfoliate, we often don’t know
exactly why it’s good for our skin, the correct way of doing so, and which
products to use to achieve the best exfoliated skin. So here is why, how and
what to use to exfoliate properly:
Why
Exfoliating both removes old skin
cells and enables new healthy skin cells to grow. Therefore, to maintain
healthy, glowing, youthful skin, we need to remove these old skin cells and
encourage proper cell turn over.
If you don’t exfoliate to remove
these dead cells, your skin can looked aged, dull and simply unhealthy. The
cells can also clog up your pores and create blockage, which can sometimes be
the cause of breakouts.
How
Body – Apply an exfoliating scrub
to a loofah or glove and scrub your body gently from the ankles upwards. Be
careful not to scrub too hard, as leaving it red and sore will do your skin
more harm than good. Rinse off with hot/warm water and do this a couple of
times a week. Apply a moisturiser to lock the moisture back into the skin.
Face – Using a face exfoliate,
apply the product into wet skin, and use circular motions to massage gently.
Wash off with warm water.
However, always read the back of
the label of the product you’re using, as it will also guide you on how to use
it properly.
What to use
·
Equipment > A loofah or exfoliating scrub is
the best option to exfoliate your body. The Dermalogica exfoliating face brush
is also a great brush to use.
·
Body exfoliants > The Guinot Gommage Facile
Smoothing Body Scrub is great for
getting that soft feel.
·
Face exfoliants
> Dermalocia’s daily microfoliant is a popular choice with our clients.
Unlike other exfoliants, it is a rice-based powder, which you mix with water
and it instantly leaves the skin smoother and brighter.
