Exfoliating the skin: how to do it?
Exfoliating care is a product used to deeply cleanse the skin and remove dead skin cells that accumulate day after day. Exfoliation also helps eliminate accumulated toxins. Exfoliating the skin therefore goes well beyond simple facial cleansing, it is about purifying your skin in order to be able to better treat it afterwards. In this article, discover how to properly exfoliate the skin on your face!
Why is it necessary to exfoliate the skin?
The benefits of using a scrub are numerous for the skin of the face. Indeed, exfoliating the skin allows you not to have clogged skin and to find a smoother and finer epidermis. By doing a facial scrub, you find smoother skin and you benefit from many other benefits that we present to you below.
Elimination of dead cells from the epidermis
The skin on our body and face regenerates approximately every 28 days , through exfoliation you remove dead cells and strengthen cell regeneration.
Improved visual appearance of the skin
With the use of a facial scrub , small spots, marks or scars are reduced by obtaining a more uniform skin tone and texture. With the facial scrub, you deeply clean the pores to avoid dirt, dust, pollution and fats that accumulate in the pores forming blackheads, comedones, pimples, etc. Exfoliating the skin is therefore the only effective solution to regain soft and clear skin .
Increased treatment effects
Exfoliation contributes to the better penetration of the treatment that you will apply later, because it will allow the treatment to better penetrate inside the skin while moisturizing it. It also activates blood circulation, promoting the elimination of toxins and impurities. It is perfect for regaining clear skin .
Which scrub should you choose to exfoliate your skin?
There are several types of exfoliants on the market today that can be classified into two categories: chemical exfoliants and mechanical exfoliants.
Chemical scrubs can be:
- Enzymatic exfoliants: made with enzymes from tropical fruits like pineapple, papaya that do not irritate the skin. They provide a deeper scrub , but without irritating the skin. It is perfect for sensitive skin;
- Acid-based exfoliants: such as glycolic, salicylic, mandelic, tartaric... Depending on your skin type, problems and tolerance, you should use one type or another. The higher the concentration of acid, the higher the effectiveness. This type of facial scrub improves the texture, tone of the skin increasing radiance , also reduces the thickness of the skin making it the ideal exfoliant for oily skin. It also increases skin hydration, reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
Mechanical scrubs contain particles of different sizes and origins, such as apricot kernels or polyethylene granules , and the scrubbing effect occurs by massaging the skin surface. The choice of your exfoliating treatment will depend on your preferences in terms of application but also on your skin type.
What are the steps to exfoliate the skin?
To properly exfoliate the skin, there are several steps to follow.
Cleaning
To begin, you must remove all makeup with a good makeup remover such as Collosol Bi-Phase Eye and Lip Makeup Remover . If you prefer an oil texture for your makeup removal, Collosol Extra Oil will allow you to easily remove all makeup residue.
Then, you need to wash your face, neck and ears thoroughly with a good facial cleanser. For this, the Chantilly Collosol facial cleansing foam offers you a moment of pure softness to eliminate all dirt.
Exfoliation
To exfoliate the skin, you must first moisten the epidermis. When the skin is clean and wet, you just need to gently rub the facial scrub with your fingers in small circular motions all over the face. Remove the scrub with plenty of warm water. Then soak a cloth and press the face repeatedly to dry it.
The treatment
Masks are the perfect complement to scrubs. If you have oily skin, use a clay mask. For dry skin, use a gel mask. Depending on the mask, leave it on for the suggested time and then rinse it off completely. You can now apply a moisturizing lotion to your face with a cotton pad to tone and hydrate the skin.
Hydration
Last but not least, moisturize your skin with a good moisturizer. You will get soothed and stronger skin!
How many times a week should you exfoliate your skin?
It will depend on the type of skin you have:
- for sensitive skin: once or twice a week, maximum;
- for oily skin: up to three times a week;
- for normal to combination skin: up to three times a week.
After exfoliating your face, the skin will be fine and soft to the touch, fresher and healthier. But above all, it will improve its power of absorption, oxygenation and regeneration!
