Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #68
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eauty & spa<br />
Exfoliate<br />
After cleansing, the next most beneficial strategy<br />
to incorporate into your serious skincare regime is<br />
exfoliation. Removing the old skin cells that collect on<br />
the surface of the skin encourages the growth of new<br />
cells, revitalising your skin.<br />
You can choose to use a mechanical exfoliation<br />
method, which is a granular scrub style, or a chemical<br />
exfoliant. The abrasiveness of a microdermabrasion<br />
scrub is quite effective in removing the outermost layer<br />
of dead skin cells that collect on the surface of the<br />
skin.Mechanical exfoliation can be integrated into your<br />
routine directly after the cleansing step once or twice<br />
a week.<br />
There are several opportunities to integrate chemical<br />
<strong>and</strong> enzyme exfoliants such as an alpha hydroxy or<br />
beta hydroxy acid, or Vitamin A (Retinol, Tretinoin <strong>and</strong><br />
Retinyl Palmitate). These are good for fine lines <strong>and</strong><br />
wrinkles <strong>and</strong> should be included in any serious skincare<br />
rejuvenation plan.<br />
A good exfoliant, microdermabrasion or peel can<br />
truly work wonders on jaded skin, removing dead cells<br />
<strong>and</strong> revitalising the complexion. Do bear in mind that a<br />
scrub doesn’t have to be harsh or very grainy to work.<br />
In fact, a product that is too harsh or is used with too<br />
much enthusiasm can do more harm than good <strong>and</strong><br />
granular scrubs can exacerbate problems such as<br />
redness <strong>and</strong> broken veins.<br />
1. Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Fort, $79.95<br />
2. ASAP Daily Exfoliating Facial Scrub, $49<br />
3. Paulas’s Choice Resist Weekly Retexturizing<br />
Foaming Treatment 4% BHA, $45<br />
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