The Role of Exfoliation in Skincare
Radiant is an important part of a smooth, soft complexion. It removes dead skin cells and promotes cell turnover, revealing fresh, new cells that give your skin its baby-faced glow. But, it’s important to know how and what to exfoliate — whether you choose a physical scrub, a dry brush, or a chemical solution — to avoid damaging your skin barrier and causing irritation.
The Role of Exfoliation in Skincare
Your skin naturally sheds dead skin cells every 30 days to make room for new ones, but sometimes these old cells stick around too long, causing dullness, dry flaky patches, and clogged pores. Exfoliating removes these build-ups to keep your complexion clear and even-toned, but you have to be careful about how and when you exfoliate so that you don’t damage the delicate skin barrier that protects against external aggressors.
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Using a granular scrub or an exfoliating sponge can be too rough on the skin and may cause abrasions. Physical exfoliation can also be overdone, leading to redness and inflammation. A more gentle approach is a chemical exfoliant that uses an acid to dissolve the “glue-like” bond that holds dead skin cells together. Chemical exfoliants are usually less abrasive than physical exfoliants and can be used on the face, neck, and body.
Some people have a preference for one type of exfoliation over the other, but both types of exfoliation can be beneficial if done correctly. It’s best to choose a method that matches your skin type and avoid combining exfoliants with other active ingredients that can be irritating, such as retinoids, peptides (including copper peptides that support skin renewal), or high concentrations of vitamin C, unless advised by a dermatologist.
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