I just finished reading a book on Beauty, it was interesting to say the least. There are SO many of these books and can only imagine how confusing the various and at times conflicting suggestions, opinions and reviews can be for a beauty consumer. One of the chapters from this book was in regards to exfoliation, face and body. The author suggested that although it may feel and smell good, it's not terribly necessary. I was shocked....I couldn't believe it. I know I'm partial because I'm in the business of lotions, potions and beauty treatments but come'on, our skin NEEDS it. "Get rid of the old; expose the new".
If you're like me, you'll want to get rid of layers of glued dead dullish greyish and wrinkly skin piled up on your face and body. Not to mention the rough feel of it, so not sexy. And when it comes to applying makeup, best on smooth skin. I really could go on but how else will you rid of the dead skin you shed if not by physical exfoliation. A scrub of some kind. The author did suggest a body loofa which is great, but certainly not the best and only exfoliation solution.
So if you don't mind, let's start at the beginning of "exfoliation" in beauty terms.
Exfoliation is not a new concept or just a buzzword, it dates back to ancient Egyptian kings and queens who used alabaster and pumice to smooth and soften their skin. In 1960 the introduction of mechanical exfoliators came along but resulted in pulled, torn, stretched, abraded and traumatized skin that was covered with microlesions.
During the 80s, a more innovative generation influenced our industry—chemical exfoliators, which use ingredients like glycolic, alpha and lactic acids. Sadly, these methods not carefully performed not only attacked the dead layers, but also dried out new live cells, making skin more susceptible to UV light and environmental damage.
Exfoliation means the removal of surface dead skin cells, but the goal of the treatment is to clear cellular debris from the surface without damaging the healthy cells underneath. That's as simple as I can explain and with that said it's a fine art to determine what is too much or too little FOR YOU.
Keep in mind, every day the skin is attacked by many damaging influences. Some are external, such as sun and air pollution. Others are natural influences, such as aging, fatigue and gravity, or health-related causes, such as diet and stress. From this the skin sheds about 80,000 cells a day. These dead skin cells, left on the surface, slow down healthy cell renewal, increase the depth of wrinkles and create a dull, sluggish aged look. Who wants that?
The simple act of exfoliation can hinder the effects of all of these influences on the skin by removing damaged cells on the surface, and allow new live cells to replace the old. Because exfoliation helps to speed cell regeneration, the more you effectively exfoliate, the younger the skin looks and the better your skin care products can penetrate deeply.
With all that fine beauty terminology said and depending on your external-internal influences and sensitivities, exfoliation is a must! Consult with your local esthetician and massage therapist.
If you are a California local visit Trilogy Spa book your Facial and your Body Scrub, mention Karina's blog and you'll get 10% your service. While you're there make sure to use their Dry sauna and bathe or shower under their waterfall shower to further soften yucky dead skin. Trilogy Spas body scrubs are scrumptious, you're skin will feel like butter!
For home maintenance, try our yummy body scrubs with amazing anti-aging, healing and moisturizing ingredients.
Whether you choose these great treatments or something else, scrub away. I didn't mention the circulatory benefits! Don't get me started again;)
Happy scrubbing!
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