You now know how important it is to cleanse and care for your skin with the right facial creams. But is this enough? Exfoliating your skin has many benefits and is therefore definitely worth adding to your skin care routine. Exfoliating your skin 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 exfoliation?
Exfoliating or peeling the skin is a way to remove dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin. This is not to be confused with scrubbing. When scrubbing the skin, you also remove dead skin cells, but then you remove the product from your skin. When exfoliating the skin, you apply a product to the skin that stays on and does the work for you. The skin is renewed and the permeability of the skin is increased. This allows your skin to better absorb care products such as a face cream. This technique is often used in beauty salons, but with today's technology you can now easily exfoliate your skin at home!
What different types of exfoliants are there?
There are different exfoliants, each with their own specific effect. We have listed the different types of exfoliants for you.
- AHA, also known as glycolic acid, are exfoliants that dissolve in water. These exfoliants do not penetrate the skin and only help to renew the skin surface. Dead skin cells and excess sebum are removed.
- BHA, consists of salicylic acid. This exfoliant contains oil-soluble acids and therefore penetrates deep into the skin. BHAs have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. The pores are deeply cleaned.
- PHA, the sister of AHA. PHAs have the same effect as AHAs but have a slightly milder effect.
What are the benefits of exfoliating/peeling your skin?
In addition to renewing your skin and allowing it to absorb care products more effectively, exfoliating your skin also has other benefits. As mentioned earlier, there are different exfoliants. It is important that you choose an exfoliant that works effectively for your specific skin problem.
Reduces wrinkles
Because the skin is renewed, peeling the skin also has a positive effect on the somewhat older skin, wrinkles are reduced. The AHA exfoliant is an effective exfoliant that helps to reduce wrinkles. The AHAs consist of various natural acids including lactic acid, glycolic acid and citric acid. The acids help to remove the dead skin cells, allowing the new young skin to come to the surface. In addition, Retinoid is also an effective exfoliant against wrinkles. Retinoid promotes the collagen production of the skin, which strengthens the skin and reduces wrinkles.
Improves acne-prone skin
Do you suffer from acne? Exfoliating can also be a solution. If you suffer from acne, a BHA exfoliant is recommended. The BHA exfoliant counteracts blockages in the pores and prevents them from turning into pimples or blackheads.
Helps against sun damage
Is your skin damaged by the sun? That is of course very annoying. When your skin is damaged by the sun, the skin is often very dehydrated and it is best to use an AHA exfoliant. The AHA exfoliant improves the moisture balance of the skin and the sun damage is reduced.
Reduces pigment spots, red spots and scars
Everyone wants a beautiful, even skin, unfortunately this is not self-evident. If you suffer from pigment spots, red spots or scars, an AHA exfoliant is your savior in need. The AHA exfoliant consists of different acids, which peels off the top (aged) layer of the skin. The young (new) skin then comes to lie on the skin surface. The skin is therefore renewed, which ensures that scars and blemishes are a thing of the past.
How can I exfoliate my skin?
Before you start peeling your skin, it is good to know that sometimes you have to be patient. To start with, it is important that you choose a product that contains the exfoliant that suits your skin problem. However, you never know how your skin will react to an exfoliant. It is therefore possible that you have chosen an exfoliant that is too strong for your skin and that you have to switch to a milder variant or that you have to exfoliate your skin less often.
Do you know that you have sensitive skin? Then start with a mild exfoliant and build up the exfoliation slowly. For example, start by exfoliating the skin twice a week in the evening. Does this go well? Then you can build up further.
Do you have normal skin? Then you can start exfoliating your skin daily almost immediately. Choose an exfoliant with an average acidity and use the exfoliant in the evening before going to bed. Do you notice that your skin is still turning red? Then use the exfoliant less often. If it goes well, you can choose to build up the exfoliation further and choose a stronger exfoliant.
It is important that you keep hydrating your skin while peeling. So always use a hydrating cream or serum after exfoliating. It is also very important that you protect your skin well against UV radiation. Because your skin is renewing, your skin is very vulnerable, so a good sunscreen with a high factor is essential.
Want to read more about exfoliating your skin? Read our blog All About Exfoliating .
Where can I ask my questions about exfoliating my skin?
Do you have any questions about exfoliating your skin or which products are best suited to your skin? Our Beauty Experts are happy to help you send an extensive email with your question to[email protected]. Would you rather contact us by phone? No problem! You can reach us at 038-4582584.
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