Exfoliation for a Fresher Face

 

After my last post I thought why did I talk about moiturizing before talking about exfoliation? Well if I want to go there I should talk about nutrition then hygiene (cleansing), then exfoliation, then moisturizing. But I have exfoliation on the brain right now, so here is where we are. Since ancient times in Egypt and Asia people have been exfoliating their skin for a fresher, healthier apperance. Modern day seems to be all about lasers and in office micro dermabrasion. Both are good and effective, but can be uncomfortable and expensive. And let's face it, our ancestors did not have machinery to keep themselves looking glowy and gorgeous. So let's get basic with our exfoliation.

Exfoliation is the removal of old dead skin cells from the face and body. It can be done through either a mechanical or chemical process. Mechanical means include  using an abrasive to physically rub away the dead skin cells to reveal new, softer, smoother skin. Natural abrasives such as sugar scrubs, salt scrubs, and crushed walnut provide excellent exfoliation for the lips, face, hands, feet, and body. You can be smooth and fresh from head to toe. Chemical exfoliation uses a type of acid such as fruit enzymes that remove dead skin cells for the same effect. Not with scrubbing but with acids that do the work for you, such as a glycolic acid face mask.

Personally I didn't start exfoliating until my thirties. I didn't really feel that I needed to up to this point. I use to exfoliate once a week, when I thought about it. But now as I get closer to forty I exfoliate two to three times a week. I swear it makes my forhead lines less noticeable and it certainly makes my skin feel softer and smoother. I have used both abrasives and glycolic acid masks. I simply alternate or use whatever I feel like at the time. My go to Perfectly Posh products for exfoliating the face are the In a New York Minute fast facial (https://christenemakin.po.sh/new/new-york-minute), which is a natural glycolic treatment. It's great for those who want to avoid abrasive scrubbing. When I want a more aggressive scrub I like the Shine Bright Like a Diamond microderm scrub (https://christenemakin.po.sh/look-natural/shine-bright-diamond-microderm-scrub) .  I wash my face, use my exfoliator of choice, rinse, pat dry and apply my moisturizer. Every time I do this I feel like a million bucks. It takes five minutes and a few dollars to make myself feel good. I don't have thousands of dollars to invest in my skin care. But I can purchase a $16 scrub and a $18 mask that last me multiple uses. I think we forget to take care of ourelves sometimes. We are so wrapped up in taking care of family, friends, pets, and our careers that we neglect ourselves. And then we look in the mirror and go holy moley who is that tired person looking back at me. Don't neglect yourself, not for any other reason than because you deserve a little TLC.