The exfoliation of the face and body at least twice a week, ensuring a true epidermal regeneration, by completely eliminating dead cells that remain attached to the surface layer. The result is lighter and better absorption of creams, which increases its effectiveness.The skin renews its cells naturally (in the bathroom, with the touch of clothing ...) approximately every 30 days. But over the years, the abuse of aggressive cosmetics, the stress, Etc., This process slows down and dead cells are accumulated, toxins and impurities in the outer layer of skin.
The exfoliation is committed to eliminating these "wastes" that are deposited in the horny layer and, if not removed, leaving the skin dull, rough and thick. That's its primary function, but has other advantages: it activates micro-circulation, restores vitality to the skin to look dull and tired, and eliminate "barriers" in the epidermis, so the best treatment creams penetrate and multiply their effectiveness.
When?
The frequency applications typically specify the same products, but usually use 2-3 times per week. If the skin becomes irritated, it means that exfoliation is still excessive, so it should be suspend.
Treatment for summer or winter?
All year, although it should be more in the winter, because during the cold months is a more impurities as sweating, which helps sweep toxins, Is lower.
Going head or body?
In face and body, but differently. The body skin is drier than the face because the layer hydro-lipid is less dense and has less sebaceous gland, and this causes the accumulation of dead cells is higher. Therefore, the peeling is more necessary in the body which on the face.
Types of scrubs
There two types of exfoliation: Chemistry and mechanics. The first is performed with lotions made with acids (alfahidro-xiacidos mostly), which dissolve the bonds holding together the dead surface cells. The mechanical exfoliation is performed with mitt or cosmetics granules flakes of skin, which can then be removed with water.
It is precisely the most common mechanical exfoliation. We can find in a cream products, in which composition include spherical micro particles derived from coral, egg shell, oyster shell ... In addition to smooth the skin, activates circulation. They can also take the form of gel (the pellets are more "soft" and often include cleaning ingredients). Also marketed as soap, which cleanse and exfoliate in one gesture, but the drag is lower. The latter two, being the least aggressive, are usually recommended when the epidermis is thin and very sensitive.
How to use
➤ Whatever the type of product, it is important to apply with massage. This must be soft, in a circular motion and wide in the belly, buttocks and upward, legs and arms. It can be done with the open palm or a sponge or mitt. The exfoliation of the face and neck should be made directly with your fingers.
➤ Some apply on dry skin and then rinsed. Most are spread over wet skin (can be done in the shower) and massage until the cream disappears and only the product are the "pellets". The excess is removed with the shower water or a sponge.
Ideal ...
It is always advisable to deep clean the skin, but there are situations where it is almost essential...
➤ To prolong your tan. Reinforces the peel color, removing dead surface cells that tarnish the golden hue.
➤ Before applying the self tanner, To obtain a result truly uniform.
➤Before depilation, In order to prevent the hair remaining under the skin.
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