Its that time again, winter is right around the corner. Making this the perfect timeto prepare your skin for the winter. During the summer months, we use different types of products to nourish, protect and even tan our skin, we sweat more and there is more pollution in the air. This can leave the skin clogged, oily, dry, rough and sometimes irritated. Exfoliating is the perfect solution for this time of year. It not only gets rid of the old, dead skin it helps the renewed skin absorb supplemental conditioning products. Exfoliations’many benefits range from reducing fine lines and blotchiness to silky smooth, luminous skin.
There are two types of exfoliation, Mechanical, and Chemical. Mechanical exfoliates can be done safely at home. Look for ingredients such as jojoba beads, ground nuts, and various seeds to us on your face. Sugar and salt are the most popular ingredients found in body scrubs. When applying this type of product to the face area its best to use a soft facial brush or your hands, for all other areas use a body brush or exfoliating gloves.
Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels are the two types of exfoliates on the professional market. Chemical exfoliates are natural mild acids deriving from fruits and berries. Since these treatments remove more layers of the skin, Be sure to book an appointment with a licensed esthetician. Be prepared for at least 3-5 treatments. These treatments aren’t just for the face, explore the rest of your body that suffers from blackheads. Spot treatments are available that focus on specific areas such as the back of the arm, the back of the legs, and the back.
Now that your skin is silky smooth, the winter months can leave your skin dry, be sure to follow up with a good moisturizer like Coconut oil, olive oil, or shea butter. Don’t stop at your face be sure to use theses great moisturizers over the whole body. So jumpstart your winter skin renewal with a Chemical treatment at the spa followed up with a home exfoliating regiment 2-3 times a week.
