Exfoliation - A Critical Step For Healthy Skincare

By: Celeste Lynne

Whether you're just beginning to learn about the ins and outs of caring for your face or you are intimately familiar with everything you can use to make your skin look its very glowing best, one thing that you should have a good working knowledge of is exfoliation. Essentially, exfoliating is the process where dead skin is removed from the surface of your skin. When the dull dead skin is removed, your skin will achieve a healthy glow.

Along with the instant gratification of smoother and softer skin derived from exfoliation, there are other benefits to be had. Many times a bothersome skin condition will go away after following a consistent skincare program including an exfoliating product or technique. And of course, exfoliation provides the obvious anti-aging benefits we're all after.

While skin exfoliation typically brings to mind something you physically do to your skin, it's important to note that the skin does exfoliate itself naturally as well. However, various environmental and lifestyle issues tend to slow this natural process making it essential for most people to do some exfoliation on their own.

Aging skin tends to regenerate a bit slower than youthful skin which is due in part to a delayed exfoliation process. In addition, combination skin and oily skin types often experience a slower rate of natural exfoliation than those with normal healthy skin.

Although the majority of people can and should exfoliate their skin, there are some cautions to be aware of. If you have ultra sensitive skin or a specific skin condition, take care and consult with your dermatologist before changing your skincare routine. You may even find that gentle exfoliation is just what the doctor orders!

One option that you can select is to try manual exfoliation, where you use a product along with a soft washcloth or something like an exfoliating mask to cleanse your skin. While this has the benefit of immediate results, you might want to chemically exfoliate skin, a process which has less risk of irritating the delicate skin of your face.

Chemical exfoliants can be gels or creams that are used after your skin has been washed and dried. When looking for the right chemical exfoliant for you, look for formulas that have a concentration of at least 6% Alpha Hydroxy Acid and a pH of 3 or 4, or at least 1% Beta Hydroxy Acid with a pH of 3. AHAs are water soluble and derived from fruits while BHAs are oil soluble. You may need to do a bit of experimentation to figure out which one complements your skin the best.

Consider exfoliation if you're looking for a way to brighten dull skin and achieve a younger look. Your face will benefit from the fantastic anti-aging benefits of smoother skin and you'll be taking an important step toward maintaining your skin's health.

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