You already know how important it is to properly cleanse and care for your skin with the right facial creams. But is that enough? Exfoliating your skin offers many benefits and is definitely worth adding to your skincare routine. Exfoliation is a technique that removes old skin cells. Do these...
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Exfoliating, Peeling & Face Scrub
You already know how important it is to properly cleanse and care for your skin with the right facial creams. But is that enough? Exfoliating your skin offers many benefits and is definitely worth adding to your skincare routine. Exfoliation is a technique that removes old skin cells. Do these terms sound completely new to you? Don’t worry, scroll down and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about exfoliating your skin.
What is exfoliating?
Exfoliating or peeling the skin is a Man method to remove dead skin cells from the upper skin layer. This should not be confused with scrubbing. When scrubbing your skin, you also remove dead skin cells, but you rinse the product off afterwards. When exfoliating, you apply a product that stays on the skin and works for you. The skin is renewed and its permeability is increased. This allows your skin to absorb care products like a facial cream better. This technique is often used in beauty salons, but thanks to today's technology, you can easily exfoliate your skin at home too!
What types of exfoliants are there?
There are different exfoliants, each with its own specific action. We’ve listed the various types of exfoliants for you below.
- AHA, also known as glycolic acid, are exfoliants that dissolve in water. These exfoliants do not penetrate the skin but only help to renew the skin surface. Dead skin cells and excess oil are removed.
- BHA, consisting of salicylic acid, is an exfoliant containing oil-soluble acids that do penetrate deep into the skin. BHAs have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The pores are deeply cleansed.
- PHA, the cousin of AHA. PHAs have the same effect as AHAs but are a bit milder.
What are the benefits of exfoliating/peeling your skin?
Besides renewing your skin and enhancing its ability to absorb care products more effectively on a Man method, exfoliating also has other benefits. As mentioned earlier, there are different exfoliants. It’s important to choose an exfoliant that effectively works for your specific skin concerns.
Reduces wrinkles
Because the skin is renewed, peeling also has a poSitive effect on more mature skin: wrinkles are reduced. The AHA exfoliant is very effective at reducing wrinkles. AHAs consist of various natural acids including lactic acid, glycolic acid and citric acid. These acids help remove dead skin cells so the fresh young skin appears on the surface. Additionally, Retinoid is an effective exfoliant against wrinkles. Retinoid stimulates collagen production, which firms the skin and reduces wrinkles.
Improves acne-prone skin
Do you suffer from acne? Exfoliating can also help here. If you have acne, a BHA exfoliant is recommended. BHA exfoliants prevent clogged pores and stop them from turning into pimples or blackheads.
Helps with sun damage
Is your skin damaged by the sun? That’s very unfortunate. When your skin is sun-damaged, it’s often very dry and using an AHA exfoliant is best. The AHA exfoliant improves skin's moisture balance and reduces sun damage.
Reduces pigmentation spots, redness and scars
Everyone wants a beautiful even skin tone, but unfortunately that’s not always the case. If you suffer from pigmentation spots, redness or scars, an AHA exfoliant is your saviour. The AHA exfoliant contains various acids that peel off the upper (aged) layer of skin. The young (new) skin comes to the surface. This renews the skin, making scars and unevenness a thing of the past.
How can I exfoliate my skin?
Before starting to peel your skin, it’s good to know that patience is often needed. First, it’s important to choose a product with an exfoliant that suits your skin concern. However, you can never be sure how your skin will react. You might find your exfoliant is too strong and need to switch to a milder version or exfoliate less often.
If you know you have sensitive skin, start with a mild exfoliant and build up gradually. Try exfoliating twice a week in the evening at first. If this goes well, you can increase the frequency.
If you have normal skin, you can almost immediately start exfoliating daily. Choose an exfoliant with a moderate acidity and use it in the evening before bedtime. If your skin becomes red, reduce the frequency. If all goes well, you may increase the frequency and switch to a stronger exfoliant.
It’s important to keep your skin well hydrated while peeling. Always follow exfoliation with a hydrating cream or serum. Also, protecting your skin against UV rays is essential. Since your skin is renewing, it’s very vulnerable – so a good high-factor sunscreen is a must.
If you want to read more about exfoliating your skin, check out our blog All about exfoliating.
Where can I ask questions about exfoliating my skin?
Do you still have questions about exfoliating or which products best suit your skin? Our Beauty Experts are happy to help. Send a detailed email with your question to info@haarspullen.nl. Prefer to call? No problem! You can reach us at 038-4582584.
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