The Exfoliation Question
Snakes shed their skin 4-6 times per year to start anew, but your skin is in a constant renewal cycle. As your skin cells die, they form a layer over the new, fresh skin cells, leading to a dull, gray visage.
You probably already know that you can easily remove this layer by a process called exfoliation, which leaves your skin looking brighter, fresher and younger. But did you know that improper exfoliation can also damage your skin? Follow these rules for safe, effective exfoliation.
Moderation is key. Dead skin cells take at least a few days to accumulate, so you only need to exfoliate once or twice a week at most. Any more than that and you may be removing living skin cells, which could leave you looking red and blotchy and may make your skin more vulnerable to damage.
The benefits. A positive side effect of exfoliation? Removing
the layer of dead skin cells will make it easier for Relastin to
penetrate to the dermis, where it works to help increase elastin
production.
Easy does it. Avoid abrasive scrubs: anything with rough, hard particles like seeds, salt, or pumice stones will damage your sensitive facial skin. Instead pick a scrub that has gentle, round beads or use a cream with a low concentration of alpha hydroxy acid once a week.
Sources: Webmd.com, Smartskincare.com
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