New Year New Skin: Exfoliation

New Year's Resolution No. 4

Exfoliation, like most things in life, is best done in moderation. Exfoliation is sometimes misunderstood. People do it too much, or not enough, and you end up with a red irritated face or skin that looks dull. Exfoliation, in skincare terms, simply means removing the outer layer of dead skin cells. This reveals the glowing skin underneath and allows for quicker and easier penetration of nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin. Exfoliation can work wonders for your skin, but should not be done everyday. Mechanical and chemical exfoliation are both effective methods, but if done too often can over-sensitize the skin. 

Exfoliation can allow the skin to access the vital nutrients in your cleansing and moisturizing routines, and incorporating this one simple step into your skincare regimen can mean the difference between flaky dullness and brightness. Wondering how often to exfoliate? Get a skin analysis during your next treatment and your esthetician can inform you about the best exfoliation habits for your skin. Try our Vita C Micro-exfoliant for excellent mechanical and chemical exfoliation.