Many times we ask ourselves WHAT IS EXFOLIATION? Most of the time we relate it to strong acids that are used on the skin, these processes are made by dermatologists or estheticians. Exfoliation is the action and the effect of exfoliating is the removal of dead cells that are accumulating on the skin.
The skin has cells that multiply, die and new cells replace dead ones. With the exfoliation we can accelerate this process, helping to clean it of all impurity and daily contamination, in turn, this process allows that every product that we use penetrate better.
This process of eliminating dead cells and cleaning can be done in the comfort of our home.
It is very important that you be clear about what kind of skin you have so you can start the search for the best product to exfoliate your skin. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of exfoliation does not depend on how strongly you rub the product on your skin, but how often you do it. The perfect exfoliation cream for your skin type plays a very important role in a good result.
WHY CAN WE EXFOLIATE OUR SKIN?
With the famous SCRUB, this cosmetic product can be obtained in pharmacies, department stores, and even in supermarkets, you can find them in various presentations, in gel or cream, pose some tiny granules that are able to make this possible process, sizes Of these granules also vary.
Scrubs are able to clean and remove all types of dead cells and of course, the impurities accumulated in our skin and pores, do a wonderful job as they work on the skin in sandpaper, gently sanding all over our skin.
HOW OFTEN CAN WE EXFOLIATE OUR SKIN?
From one to two times a week, or even every two weeks, it all depends on our skin type.
Sensitive skins can be exfoliated every fifteen days, which is enough.
Normal or dry skins once a week.
And fat skins twice a week is perfect.
Remember that every time you do this process you must apply a moisturizer so that the protective layer of the epidermis is restored.
Here are some tips on how to exfoliate your skin.
FATTY SKINS that are more resistant to exfoliating, are very prone to get dirty more easily due to the amount of sebum they produce and to have impurities such as black dots, granites, etc. They are the ones that we should exfoliate at least twice a week.
I include myself in this type of skin. My skin is greasy and I always have to keep it super clean to avoid the appearance of these hideous granites. My skincare routine is very dedicated, I particularly exfoliate my skin two to three times a week. I love to exfoliate with creams that have large granules, these leave me well clean my pores.
My favorite scrub and it is the one I always use on my skin is St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub. As I said I have oily skin with the tendency to impurities and this product is WONDERFUL !!!! I love him!!!! I control super well the appearance of granites and the skin leaves me soft, contains salicylic acid that greatly helps acne, is oil-free and its granules are great helping me to leave super clean pores. Its texture is perfect, it has a deep exfoliation factor. Its price is super accessible (about $ 4 to $ 6), you can get it on the Internet, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
NORMAL SKINS are easier to care for, exfoliating once a week is enough, an exfoliating cream with not very thick granules is the one you should use.
St Ives Even & Bright Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub is great for use on normal skin, its texture is creamy and its granules are medium, neither very thick nor very fine, it is a moderate exfoliation factor, I love it. Its price is between $ 3.70 and $ 5.
Another of my favorites is Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub which is a soft exfoliating cream with jojoba grains, is of sweaty texture, helps you to cleanse and exfoliate the normal skins. Its price is between $ 7.50 and $ 9.
FOR DRY AND DEHYDRATED SKINS using a good exfoliating cream will help remove all that dead and dry skin that is usually loose, once a week or every two weeks it is important to exfoliate it.
St Ives Nourished And Smooth Oatmeal Scrub + Mask are very but very good for this type of skin, its texture is soft and creamy, you can massage the skin perfectly and exfoliate it gently, I love this cream. It is oil-free and hypoallergenic, its price is very affordable and good like all St. Ives products, around $ 3.80 and $ 5.
FOR SENSITIVE SKIN I can recommend that you use special products for delicate skin, always try before using the products on the face, put some of the product on the back of the wrist, and see if it causes any reaction or not.
I have recommended it and no one has told me that it has had any reaction to the cream of the SIMPLE brand, this line has a scrub for very good sensitive skins, the SMOOTHING FACIAL SCRUB, this cream is very soft, it has vitamin B5 and E. You can find it for $ 5 and $ 7.
HOW TO MAKE FACIAL EXFOLIATION
The process is super simple:
Put the product in your hand the size of a hazelnut, soak a little with water the other hand then put them together and rub a little so that the cream softens a little more.
Then I put it on my face and start rubbing it all over the skin, I do it with circulatory movements, I do this massage all over the face for a few seconds.
Then I extend it to the neck. Most times I do it inside the shower, I always have a scrub in the shower and another on the dressing table.
To finish I wash my face with plenty of water, but before washing it I give a secret, I make an exfoliation in my hands, so I give them a sweet tooth. Dry and put on my cream at night.
The skin is going to feel super soft, smooth, and very, very clean. It is ideal to do it before bed, for me it is important that the skin breathe.
I must acknowledge and confess that the St. Ives brand is one of my favorites to exfoliate the skin, I have tried all its products and they are excellent !! And not to mention their low price, for such a good product, that I can tell you, I am really in love with St Ives.
Do not stop trying them, and do not stop exfoliating your skin, I assure you that the skin is so beautiful that you will not regret having started with this kind of care. Your skin will thank you!
Because clean skin is healthy skin!
