Easy Exfoliating Tips For All Skin Types

What is exfoliating and How do I do it? Exfoliating is when your skin is being manipulated in a manor that removes upper layers of dead skin layers. Different types of exfoliating include using sponges, acids designed for the skin, microdermabrasion, using loofah sponges, body brushes, sea salts, products made to break down congestion on the skin and facial brushes. There are different types of exfoliating for different parts of the body. Do keep this in mind. Why Exfoliate? Exfoliation helps to speed up the process of skin flaking and shedding, by taking off the uppermost, dead layer of cells to expose the finer, more translucent tissue underneath. The average human generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks. At the end of the cycle, the old, dead cells on the surface are shed. You can improve your complexion tremendously by exfoliating and sloughing off the old, dead skin cells. If the old, dead skin cells are not removed, they can clog the sebaceous pores, leading to superficial spots, blackheads and whiteheads. Types of Exfoliators There are two main types of exfoliators: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical exfoliators contain minuscule pieces of grit that, when rubbed on your skin, dislodge the dead skin cells. The most common grit comes from walnut shells, apricot pits and cornmeal. Chemical exfoliators do the same task as their mechanical siblings but by using mild acids in place of scratchy creams. Exfoliating products usually contain alpha-hydroxy acids, beta-hydroxy acids, or salicylic acids. How to Exfoliate

1. Wet the area of skin you want to exfoliate.
2. Use a facial brush, loofah sponge, or cotton depending on your skin sensetivity. Using your fingers is always a plus if the other choices are not for you.
3. Apply an exfoliating cleanser to your skin or sprinkle it onto your sponge or fingers.
4. Making circular motions, scrub the exfoliating cleanser over your skin using your sponge, loofah or finger tips.
5. Be gentle over sensitive parts of the face and body. If exfoliating on body, shave after exfoliating so as not to irritate skin.
6. Rinse skin thoroughly.
7. Follow up with a good moisturizer.

Exfoliation Tips

• When exfoliating the face, use products specifically designed for the face.
  • Products designed for your body may be too abrasive and irritating for your face.
• Your skin may tingle after using alpha or beta hydroxy acids.
  • The tingling should stop within 15 minutes.
• If you exfoliate regularly, keep moisturizer on your face at all times including spf's.

Secret Spa Tips For Skin Care

• Using a body brush on your skin daily will help to also improve your circulation and drain lymphatic fluids through urine and feces. Helps to detox your body.
• Using a loofah sponge on your face to exfoliate is an excellent way to remove dead skin, just remeber to clean and set in dry place to prevent mold.
• Using acids with microdermabrasion will help to reduce age spots and wrinkles along with exfoliating with continued follow up visits with your local skin care specialist.
• Using cornmeal mixed in with your regular cleanser makes for a really great exfoliating wash.