There is mountains of information out there about proper skin care. If you're anything like me you'll be bored by paragraph 4. What that meant to me was seeking out simplicity for part 2 of this post. It made perfect sense to consult with a professional working esthetican. Below is an easy to read guide on shedding dead skin cells and uncovering smooth, radiant skin.
Facial exfoliation is broken down into 3 categories: mechanical, manual and chemical.
- Mechanical exfoliation is also known as microdermabrasion. Most types use crystals to exfoliate. Some use high frequently vibration, which seems to be the new and improved way of mechanical exfoliation. Microdermabrasion is typically known for being effective on the skins surface helping to diminish acne scars and sun damage.
- Manual exfoliation simply means an at home scrub. These are perfect for in-between visits to your esthetican. I love The Body Shop Vitamin C microdermabrasion.
- Chemical exfoliation aka chemical peels are more effective below the skins surface because they penetrate into the epidermis and literally slough off the top layer of skin. This method is used for fine lines and wrinkles, acne and pigmentation issues. Typically a glycolic peel is used which is an alpha hydrochloric acid derived from good ole sugar cane.
Some things to remember about all 3 methods....they all increase your cell renewal factor which is huge because as we get older that only slows down. They all unclog pores and leave our skin smooth.
If you feel you are at the point where you need a chemical procedure, know that an esthetican will perform a light peel. A dermatologist will perform a medium to heavy peel (these might require some down time)
- This info was provided to me by a professional esthetican. She is currently using Skin Bella crystal-free microdermabrasion
Beth ScholomitiJon Ric Hair Spa
Charlotte, NC
I have had micro derm. felt it was really harsh on the skin..wonder if it creates little tares? almost felt it did more harm than good.
ReplyDeleteI have never done the chemical peel, but that could be the next step in the skin obsessed over 40's world!!
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Tiff I wonder if it were the crystals that were too harsh on your skin or if it just wasn't done right? I hear the high frequency vibrations are the new and improved way. I can give you Beth Scholomiti's email if you want to ask her a few questions...
ReplyDeleteI bought this to replace the use of facial scrubs. I find that scrubs do no acceptable for my skin. This is a actual able glycerin acid based facial cleanser with small scrub particles.
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