Derived from different kinds of bark, BHAs exfoliate, but they also actually get in the pores, unclogging them so that new skin shows through. They are just a tad stronger than AHAs in terms of really getting to a deeper layer and making sure skin is thoroughly exfoliated. Salicylic acid is a common and very effective BHA that works amazingly fast on skin, digging out dirt and oil in pores, leaving it soft and clean and ready for moisturizer.
Finally, you may have also heard of chemical peels which also exfoliate the skin. They may also take a few days to recover from and may require more after care than regular exfoliators. We just mean using a product with a safe amount of salicylic acid or glycolic acid to help exfoliate the skin.
Exfoliating your skin at home is easy! Once your skin is clean, apply a gentle exfoliant like our Prince Charcoal Detox Mask. Products like serums and moisturizers are always much more effective when used on clean, well-exfoliated skin. Drier skins may want to start off just exfoliating once a week, gradually increasing to three times a week. Keep in mind that although exfoliants that come in scrub or mask form are usually meant to be washed or sometimes peeled off, some are meant to be left on.
Those usually come in formulations that look more like serums or even toners. Also, make sure that if you do use a chemical exfoliator one with either an AHA like glycolic acid or a BHA with salicylic acid , you follow up with a good sunscreen! Sugar makes a great exfoliant, especially raw sugar which has just enough extra roughness to really give your skin that extra glow!
An easy DIY exfoliant is to use equal proportions honey and sugar. Apply just as you would an over-the-counter scrub, gently massaging the scrub into your skin so it gets out dirt and oil. Since honey can be a little challenging to take off, instead of rinsing, take a damp washcloth and remove the mask that way. If a sugar scrub sounds a little too abrasive, think about making a DIY exfoliant out of oats!
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Visit our comprehensive Ingredient Glossary to learn more. As skin care professionals, these are just a few questions we receive on a daily basis about exfoliation. This skin care technique is crucial for all skin types, but might be the most misunderstood.
Keep reading to learn what exfoliating does, why you need it, how to exfoliate and which exfoliator you should use for your skin type and concerns.
Your skin is constantly shedding skin cells. When this happens, smoother skin cells push their way up to the skin's surface. However, as you age, the rate at which your body sheds dull and dead skin cells begins to slow down. In the simplest terms, exfoliation is physically or chemically removing those dead and dulling skin cells. Exfoliating helps speed up your skin's process and helps it to behave younger.
Physical exfoliators work against the top layers of the skin to remove dead, dulling surface cells via rubbing and sloughing. These can include crystals, micro-fine granules and natural beads. Instead of physically sloughing the dead cells away, chemical exfoliants dissolve the intercellular glue that holds dead skin cells together. Chemical exfoliators penetrate deeper into the skin and can be a great option for skin that has deep congestion, is more resistive, or can't tolerate physically scrubbing their face.
Don't be put off by the word "chemical" — while it may sound negative, it's just a descriptive term for how the ingredients perform.
Why do you need to exfoliate your skin? Without proper exfoliation, dead skin cells can get trapped on the skin's surface. When they're trapped, they build up.
This leads to clogged pores, dark spots, rough skin texture, more pronounced wrinkles, dullness, dryness and more. Exfoliation ensures dead cells are swept away, revealing smoother, brighter, more refined skin. The benefits of exfoliating your skin include:. How to exfoliate your skin depends on your skin type, skin concerns and preferences. Like we mentioned, there are two forms of exfoliation: physical and chemical.
For both types, you should start by cleansing and toning your skin. If you are using a physical scrub, you can apply your toner before you apply the scrub, after you remove the scrub - or both. The important thing is to make sure you apply toner at some point after you cleanse to rebalance the pH levels. For physical scrubs, apply a pea sized amount to moist skin and gently massage in a circular motion.
Make sure to keep your motions gentle, because if you apply too much pressure or use too harsh of a scrub you can actually injure the skin and cause PIH post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Rinse off with water then follow with your moisturizer and SPF if it is daytime or nighttime anti-aging and brightening products if it is nighttime. Lo glow, tighter skin elasticity, and a lessened look of fine lines or sagginess. Plus, since exfoliating prevents clogged pores, this means fewer breakouts in your future. We can cheers to that. There are plenty of options from potions to prescriptions, mitts to microneedling. The two basic types of exfoliation to know about are physical and chemical.
We broke down the options for each along with pros and cons. Time to kick those dead skin cells to the curb! Physical exfoliation is any process that involves scrubbing or rubbing using a product — think grainy scrubs, dry brushes, netted bath mitts, and loofahs. You can do this at home with a homemade scrub recipe below or muslin cloth. Done incorrectly, physical exfoliation can irritate your skin, causing redness, dryness, or worsening breakouts. Following up with an oil or serum can help minimize irritation and lock in moisture.
You can whip up an exfoliating cocktail in your kitchen using sugar, milk, coffee, and honey. It sounds strange, but these delicious ingredients that we usually throw in our cup of joe can help us exfoliate.
Sugar and milk have acids that can be helpful in exfoliating skin and when coffee is used topically, it may boast protective antioxidant properties and even encourage collagen production.
One study also suggests that manuka honey can help with wound healing. Not up for DIY? Keep calm and gently scrub on with these tips. Chemical peels are another popular exfoliating method that involves layering face acids onto the skin for a short period of time and letting it dissolve away dead skin. Pros: The results from an at-home chemical peel can be more significant and therefore more noticeable. Stronger chemical peels, done by a professional, reveal smoother, brighter skin while being safe, convenient, with generally low downtime.
Cons: Professional chemical peels cost significantly more than the physical versions listed above. Lucky you! Just find one you like based on budget and personal preference. So long, flaky skin. If your skin has a little of this and a little of that, invest in exfoliating products for each — and alternate which area you treat instead of trying to do it all.
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