What is exfoliation:
Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest outermost skin cells which are dead and in the process of flaking off. Exfoliation removes these cells evenly to allow for the newer skin cells to be revealed. While the skin naturally sheds skin cells, it can do so unevenly causing different problems for the skin and overall lack of luster and radiance. These dead skin cells can also interfere with the absorption of your facial treatments.
The skin cells that you see on the very surface were born approximately 30 days ago in the deeper dermal layer. They have been growing and working their way through the layers of the skin and becoming more keratin rich, thereby becoming more protective. The skin is continually shedding these cells …
Exfoliation as part of an acne treatment
There are two ways in which exfoliation supports clear skin:
1. Preventing new blemishes: When dead skin cells build up, they find their way into the pores, clogging them and creating a breeding ground for acne, causing bacteria and leading to a blemish.
2. Removing scars: Blemishes can leave scars. Regular, gentle exfoliation removes damaged skin cells that form scars encouraging the regeneration of healthy skin cells to replace the damaged ones.
Exfoliating Techniques and Products for Acne prone skin:
Exfoliating treatments come in a variety of strengths and range from over the counter products to professional services. Some off the shelf products that might exfoliate are: cleansers, masks, scrubs, peels. Professional treatments include facials, peels and microdermabrasion.
To scrub or not to scrub:
We are focusing mainly on facial skin and the question of whether to “scrub” is essential, because while the right type of exfoliation can benefit the health and beauty of your skin, the wrong product or technique can cause damage it as well as trigger the formation of new spots. At Organic Apoteke we do not recommend any mechanical forms of exfoliation on acne prone skin especially over spots.
Scrubbing the skin can cause minute tears, not visible to the eye which can do two things, cause dehydration and expose the skin to bacterial infection.
Organic Apoteke offers two products which may safely be used as part of your acne treatment. The Active Face Cleanse Gel is an organic facial wash perfect for starting to treat acne. It uses fruit enzymes to soften and remove dead and damaged skin, revealing clearer, even toned skin.
Papaya Enzymes soften and remove damaged skin cells. Useful in natural skin care as a functional exfoliant.
And the Detox Face Mask, a fruit enzyme rich organic face mask, which provides a more intensive weekly exfoliation along with a deep cleanse. All you need to prevent spot formation.
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