It's time to exfoliate!

“I love it when my skin looks dull, dehydrated and lacking radiance,” said no one, ever.

Often, dull skin is caused by pollutants, make-up and dead skin accumulating on the skin leading to dullness and breakouts, stealing your skin’s natural glow but a good buff comes with the promise of revealing a glowing, brighter complexion underneath!

Why do you need to exfoliate?

The outermost layer of skin is where the dead skin cells gather and eventually shed naturally. As we age, our rate of natural exfoliation or cell turnover slows down, and sometimes, they just need that little helping hand to let go.

Exfoliating can do wonders for your skin – if you do it right. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single skincare potion that will give you the glowiest skin of your life, however understanding the diverse types of exfoliation and which is best for your skin is KEY to getting maximum results and that glowy, dewy skin

Exfoliants are your best friend!

There are two types of exfoliation:

Firstly, physical exfoliators, which have a bead like formula which physically remove the dead skin cell whilst chemical exfoliators, often liquids such as retinol or AHA’s, loosen the bonds that keep dead skin cells attached and can even get inside the pores too.

There are also chemical exfoliators which mimic our natural exfoliation cycle by gently dissolving the velcro-like bonds that keep dead skin cells attached to the face and body by dropping the skin’s PH.

Acidic ingredients like Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA),lactic acid and/or fruit enzymes are used to exfoliate dead skin cells and promote skin renewal, minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discolouration.

We wouldn’t be without our Alumier AHA renewals serum or enzymatic peel as both clarifying formulas contain an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. In the hours and days that follow, the dead cells naturally come away without having to do any work!

Let’s talk physical exfoliants…

Remember when we said earlier that a good buff comes with the promise of revealing a glowing, brighter complexion underneath? Mechanical products contain rough granules or beads that buff away skin cells, so if you have sensitive skin that needs something gentle and less abrasive, or you want an instant deep-cleansed effect, this kind of scrub can have a place in your routine. Enter Alumier's Microderm polish, a microdermabrasion formula that actively exfoliates and retexturises the skin and is rich in skin conditioning agents to maintain the skin’s natural barrier. It also has 100%natural/bio-degradable beads – just saying.

If you are on the more sensitive side we’d recommend mixing your scrub in with either Alumier’s hydraboost or sensicalmcream cleanser to protect your skin from further sensitivity.

Do the seasons affect how you exfoliate?

Exfoliation is KEY to looking fresh-faced. However, winter and summer exfoliation need to differ a little. During summer, your skin is getting increased exposure to the elements thanks to rising temperatures, stronger sun and summertime heat.

Your skin’s sun sensitivity can increase from exfoliation, so if you work outside, or are planning to spend time outside on holiday we recommend consulting with us so we can change up your routine accordingly. This way, you get exactly what your skin needs and detailed advice on what, when, and how much to use, it’s a personalised regime that leads to your skin looking and feeling amazing every day.

If you’re interested to see what exfoliants will be best for your skin type then please get in touch:

Phone number: 07393491824

Email: info@alishalouiseaesthetics.co.uk

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