Exfoliating is one of the popular beauty methods that many girls apply.They say that exfoliating will help eliminate dead skin cells, minimize acne, bring smooth smooth skin.But if not done properly, exfoliating can also cause skin damage, making our skin sensitive, easier to form acne and bruises.Because of that before exfoliating, do not ignore the basic notes of the dermatologists below.
1. What is exfoliation?
Cosmetic expert Julia Alekperova, currently working at Paul Labrecque Beauty Salon (New York), said exfoliating is the removal of old dead skin cells on the skin surface ... regular exfoliating.Will bring smooth skin, limiting the formation of blackheads, skin also easy to absorb nutrients from skin care products.You can use physical exfoliating products that contain micro particles such as sugar, salt, finely blender walnuts ... or chemical exfoliating products containing acids such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid ...
2. Select and frequency of use
According to Alekperova, if you have normal or combination skin, you should use physical exfoliating products once a week.You should not do more than this frequency, because when exfoliating too much, from 2 to 3 times/week or more, it can cause skin to be thin, causing skin damage, skin becomes dry, rednessAnd more irritated.
According to Dermatologist Michele Green, currently the owner of the clinic of the same name and a collaborator of RealSelf beauty site, you can minimize the risk of skin damage if you know how to choose the right product for the product.My skin type.
For people with dry or sensitive skin, Dr. Green recommends that you should not choose seed exfoliating products because they can cause skin damage and dryness.Instead, Dr. Green recommends that you choose Gommage exfoliating products - this is a gel exfoliating product with enzyme -rich ingredients, when massaging on the skin, they will form exfoliating particles with exfoliating particlesMicro size, limiting skin damage.
For people with oily skin, Dr. Green said that you can use physical exfoliating 2 to 3 times/week.
In addition to the above physical exfoliating products, many experts also love chemical exfoliating lines, typically dermatologists Dendy Engelman, owner of MDCS clinic (New York).In the view of Dr. Dendy: "For facial skin, chemical exfoliating is the most suitable choice. Physical exfoliating if done improperly or too often will cause skin to be damaged.".
Dr. Engelman also said that chemical exfoliating is a particularly suitable method for people with acne skin because this product contains acids like salicylic, lactic or glycolic will help remove dead cells.On the surface and deep cleaning in the pores, minimizing the risk of acne formation.In addition, Dr. Engelman also advises that acne -prone skin should not use exfoliating towels or exfoliating brushes as it can spread bacteria, making your acne condition worse.
So with exfoliating products also have many types and beauty experts also have many other views.However, in the end, they still recommend that you try and see which new product is best suited to you, not "the most" to use as they suggest, because each person has skin with skin condition with skin condition.Differences that only you can best understand your skin is suitable for which product.
3. How to use
Physical exfoliating will be the step after the face wash and before skincare products.After washing your face clean, you will add a little exfoliating product to your hands and apply gently on your face, gently massage your fingertips in a circular motion to clean the dead skin without causing the skin to be damaged.Dermatologist Mary P. Lupo, currently working at Tulane Medical University, emphasizes that you should be very cautious and gentle when using grain exfoliating products, especially for people with lanesThe skin is more and more dark spots should avoid rubbing strongly because they can cause skin hyperpigmentation, increased risk of dermatitis.
As for chemical exfoliating products such as toner acid, dermatologist Renée Rouleau recommends using only 3 times/week.When using toner acid, you also use after washing your face and in front of the product.However, after washing your face, you should wait for the toner to remove makeup, wipe the whole face and wait for 10-15 minutes to acid in the product to have time to work, deep clean the skin, then use itNext to skin care products like creams or regular serums.
Source: Daily Mail