Exfoliating Skin Care

Thinking of having an exfoliation? To exfoliate means to strip off the skin’s top, dead layers, thereby putting in their place some fresh cells. Many people, especially those who are younger, skip exfoliation instead of incorporating it as a regular part of one’s skincare regimen.

Those who swear by it, though, can rave about the immediate difference that a good exfoliating skin care makes. On the other hand, some individuals rant about how exfoliation can cause irritation.

When a pumice does not quite cut it, some of the tried and tested ways to exfoliate skin are microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids. I am not one who is inclined to undergo any of these skin care options because I’ve been fortunate to have been blessed by good skin. My 18-year-old acne-prone kid, though, has tried the glycolic acid peel, a somewhat superficial peel that lessens acne-related skin problems by freeing trapped debris from the skin’s pores. He has also opted for microdermabrasion (which gently sprays aluminum oxide crystals onto the skin as a way of removing the “dead” skin cells to give way to new ones) to improve his skin’s texture.

Exfoliating skin care, to my mind, may actually be more down to earth and less costly. I tell my son that actual foods like oatmeal or even milk on a wash cloth/soft towel placed over the face (to let lactic acid do the exfoliating job) with the eyes closed for a few seconds. In the case of the oatmeal, two teaspoonfuls of it may be combined with a teaspoon of baking soda, then the paste is applied on the face for some time before rinsing. The result: satiny soft and smooth skin.

Lactic acid is the type of peel which is considered milder than other peels is lactic .t and a natural constituent of the human body, lactic acid is much milder on the skin than other peels. It boasts of special capabilities like lightening of skin, moisturization and rejuvenation.

Whatever your fancy when it comes to exfoliating skin care, the application must be gentle. Quality products do help, and when not overdone or properly carried out on a regular basis by trained skin care specialists, you are bound to uncover a newer, more revitalized skin.

Whether you opt to use coarse sea salt combined with a shower gel, gently rubbed while showering; or a signature brand of a soothing exfoliating facial scrub designed to quickly remove all dead surface cell and stimulate new cell growth, exfoliation must be done gently. An important consideration when it comes to exfoliating skin care is to stop usage of products that create allergies. Hence, try to go for those without artificial colors and fragrance.

For total body exfoliation, have at hand a loofah, a pair of gloves and a scrubbing sponge, put some hypoallergenic cleanser on the loofah, then gently rub the face in regular circular motion, before rinsing with lukewarm water.

There are also natural skin exfoliating products that may be found at all-natural products stores and in online sites. One such product I stumbled across in an online store interestingly uses fruit enzymes and whole food ingredients to make way for new skin that’s velvety soft and smooth.