Did you know that excessive and frequent exfoliation can damage the skin and worsen its condition? As you can see, even homemade beauty treatments can be overdosed. If you care about a healthy and well-maintained complexion and conscious care, see how to properly perform scalp exfoliation.
Why exfoliate dead skin cells?
We exfoliate the skin because it is the best way to remove dead skin cells with impurities. This way, we help the skin to regenerate and regain a young and healthy look. In addition, regular peels allow to smooth out wrinkles, lighten discolouration, firm the skin and improve blood circulation. This is what homemade exfoliation treatments and those carried out in beauty salons do. The only difference is the use of different preparations. When doing it on our own, we use enzyme and granular peels, while the beautician at a salon uses preparations that reach the deepest layers of the skin.
Various forms of skin exfoliation
Peeling preparations differ from each other in terms of strength, formula and content of ingredients. We can buy different cosmetics in the drugstore, while others can be found in beauty salons. The worst effects are enzyme peels and coarse abrasive scrubs, as well as creams with the content of fruit acids. The most effective methods of exfoliation are: oxybrasion, cavitation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and combined treatments.
How often should we exfoliate?
The frequency of exfoliation depends on many factors. These include: skin type, current skin condition, skin reaction to peeling treatments and cosmetic composition, concentration and time of application of the exfoliating products. Did you know that even drugstore products can cause irritation? This applies to sensitive skin as well as oily and thick skin. That is why it is so important to fit the right cosmetics and determine the action plan. Remember that not only effects are important, but also safety during every beauty treatment.
Too frequent exfoliation – risks and consequences
If you exfoliate the skin too often, it can react in a specific way. It will be red, you will feel pinching and burning. In some cases, burns and wounds may occur and the skin will start to peel. Imperfections that you wanted to remove with scrubs, will get worse, and the treatment will be wasted. To remedy this, all you need to do is consult a specialist and ask for the selection of an exfoliating cosmetic.
