The Importance of Exfoliating

The quest for great looking skin starts with maintaining an excellent care regimen. Exfoliation is a step that can't be skipped if one wants to achieve a smooth skin complexion. It involves removing the layers of dead skin to reveal the new, more youthful skin underneath. Therefore, exfoliation should be done two to three times every week depending on your skin type and exfoliator.


"As we age, our skin's natural ability to generate and shed skin cells slows down," says Doug Danielson of the Skincents line. "You can overcome this challenge by exfoliating weekly." Danielson and his colleague Freytag say that without exfoliating, dead skin cells and excess oil build up, causing pores to clog.


Ellen Miller, Senior Beauty Editor for Shape magazine, says that as we age, the process of cell turnover slows down, and cells start to pile up on the skin's surface -- making our skin appear, dull, dry or rough. "When you exfoliate, you remove those dead cells and uncover the fresh new cells below." Miller says that exfoliating properly also helps the anti-aging and hydrating ingredients in skincare products penetrate more deeply, making them more effective.

My favorite to use for my face are from Noevir.

1. Quick Recovery Mask
   Unmask your Moist Radiant Skin
   
   Regular masking is important because it removes dead skin cells and imbedded impurities that accumulate on the skin. If not removed regularly, these accumulations will prevent newer, brighter cells from surfacing, which causes your skin to look dull and uneven. It can also clog pores, leading to blackheads and whiteheads. Therefore, to help your skin look its best and maintain a healthy glow, it is important to mask two to three times a week. Regular masking dramatically improves your skin's appearance and helps to maximize the benefits of your skincare products.
   
   Quick Recovery Mask is excellent for all skin types–especially for dull complexion, uneven skin tone, rough texture and clogged pores. Features and Benefits:
   
   • Dual-phase exfoliation: Beta hydroxy acid (Sodium Salicylate) gently softens and helps exfoliate dead skin cells. Smooth polishing beads helps slough off these dead skin cells and remove impurities that can clog pores. This exfoliation allows clearer, smoother, younger-looking complexion to emerge.
   • Calming and moisturizing: Extracted from the root of the licorice plant, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate helps keep moisture in the horny layer. It also helps to calm and soothe inflammation.
   • Cooling and refreshing sensation: The aroma of Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil and Menthol provides a cooling sensation, while a light, refreshing fragrance invigorates and relieves stress.
   • Allergy tested: No mineral oil. No artificial colorants.
2. Hydrating Peel-Off Masque
   Unmask your Moist Radiant Skin
   

   

   
   
   
   
   Regular masking is important because it removes dead skin cells and imbedded impurities that accumulate on the skin. If not removed regularly, these accumulations will pre vent newer, brighter cells from surfacing and cause your skin to look dull and uneven. It can also clog pores, leading to blackheads and whiteheads. To help your skin look its best and maintain a healthy glow, it is therefore important to mask two to three times per week. Regular masking dramatically improves your skin’s appearance and helps to maximize the benefits of your skincare products.
   
   The Hydrating Peel-off Masque carefully lifts away dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and clarifies the complexion by removing imbedded impurities. The airtight mask seals pores and allows herbal extracts to penetrate deep into the open pores to unclog and increase skin clarity and moisture. The result: the skin is soft, smooth and has a healthy glow
   
   For all skin types. Especially hydrating for dry or flaky skin. Also ideal for dull complexions, rough or uneven skin texture and clogged pores. Features and Benefits:
   
   

   • Hamamelitannin and Parsley extract: Powerful antioxidants that protect the skin against harmful free-radical damage.
   • Aloe Leaf extract: Helps skin produce and retain more moisture. It is recognized in the skincare industry for its intense moisturizing and soothing properties.
   • Sphingolipids: Mimic the function of skin’s intercellular lipids to help retain moisture in the horny layer.
   • Soluble collagen: Helps improve skin tone while forming a protective barrier on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss.
   • Aromachology effect: Calms and relaxes the mind.

   
   
3. For the body I like Hawaiian Body Scrub Revitalizing Sea Salt by Alba Botanica.  I get this at Sprouts Farmers Market.

 

"By exfoliating, you are removing those dead skin cells from the top layer, revealing the smoother skin below," says Tracy Worthington, owner of Ooohlala of Beverly Hills. This not only makes your makeup go on better, and can give you a closer shave, but exfoliating the body before using self-tanners gives you a more even tan. Worthington recommends using a mild daily exfoliater for the face and a sugar or salt scrub two to three times a week for the body.

 

Ingredients

Sea Salt, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil(1), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil(1), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil(1), Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
(1) Certified Organic


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