To be in perfect shape, the epidermis sometimes needs a little boost, and above all a little gum! In fact, exfoliation is one of the essential steps to show beautiful skin.
Very fashionable in recent years, the exfoliating lotion revives the radiance of the complexion. Both tough on dead skin cells and gentle on the skin, it’s an iron fist in a velvet glove.
Why should you exfoliate your skin?
The skin, which is the largest organ of the human body, has its own cycle of renewal. About every 21 days, new skin cells come in to replace those that have already had their day. Generally these dead cells detach by themselves, but it can happen that they remain attached to the epidermis which, over time, tends to block the natural flow of sebum and turn the complexion gray..
Exfoliating the skin with a specific product (or an accessory) will favor this natural process, but it will also increase cell renewal and favor the action of skin care products used daily. So that’s a good thing!
But be careful, if exfoliation is to help renew the skin, it must not weaken the hydrolipidic film that naturally protects the epidermis. The choice of product is therefore not to be taken lightly and must be adapted to your skin type in order to avoid skin catastrophe.
An exfoliating lotion, what is it?
Much softer than its cousin the scrub of wheat, the exfoliating lotion smoothes the skin without rubbing thanks to an intelligent blend of acids and/or plant extracts that will remove dead cells from the epidermis.
It is applied in the evening (although some formulas can also be used in the morning) on bare and perfectly cleansed / cleansed skin, just before brushing the face with serum and moisturizer.
Depending on the sensitivity of your skin and the chosen formula, this type of product can be used once or twice a week or every day. The best thing to do before applying it to your face is to do a skin reaction test: pour a few drops of lotion into the crease of your elbow and wait about ten minutes to see if any redness or itching appears. . If nothing happens, we can go!
However, if the face has inflammatory acne or eczema lesions, it is not recommended to use acid-based treatments (and exfoliating products in general) with the risk of further damaging an already healthy and weakened epidermis.
Last tip for the road: it is highly recommended to use sunscreen in the morning along with an exfoliating lotion, to avoid irritation and protect fresh cells from UV damage.
How to choose your exfoliating lotion?
There are a large number of exfoliating lotions and everyone can find what they are looking for.
In addition to their resurfacing properties, some also offer to address other skin concerns (dehydration, blackheads, pigment spots, fine lines, etc.) by adding moisturizing, purifying or brightening ingredients.
In exfoliating lotions dedicated to oily acne-prone skin we often find salicylic acid or lactic acid, both antibacterial, zinc, activated charcoal or even witch hazel.
In those formulated to even out the complexion, glycolic acid is regularly highlighted, together with more or less common active ingredients such as tomato, lemon or white lily extracts.
Finally, for moisturizing and plumping lotions, hyaluronic acid and essential fatty acids are the most common ingredients, as are aloe vera and collagen.
Shopping for baby skin exfoliating lotions
Type Tonic Glycolic Acid 8% + Lemongrass Extract
Kiehl’s Daily Refining Milk-Peel Toner
Five Worlds phyto-peeling
Youth To The People Mandelic Acid + Superfood Lotion
Your regular 8% Glycolic Acid Toning Solution.
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
