Health and Anti Aging
Exfoliation or the removal of dead skin cells is a vital step in Anti Aging and improving skin health and appearance. Shedding of dead cells is a normal part of the skin renewal process. There are many methods used to exfoliate the skin and these include micro dermabrasion, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, peels and products to which beads or granules have been added. All work in different ways. There has been some concern raised in the Beauty industry recently about excessive exfoliation. This relates to mechanical and chemical type removal not general exfoliating creams. Dead skin cells should be removed regularly to expose the new, fresh skin on your face. Failure to exfoliate skin will have many consequences. o Skin will lose its natural glow and look dull.
o Wrinkles are more likely to form. o Skin care products will not be able to penetrate the dead cells and work as effectively. o Pimples, blackheads, acne and Rosacea will find a breeding ground. One of the main reasons for pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and cyst type eruptions is clogging of the pores by a combination of dead skin cells and excess natural oil called sebum. Skin types prone to these problems will benefit by daily exfoliation, preferably at night.