Achieving a Youthful Glow: The Importance of Exfoliation

Exfoliation is a common step in one’s daily skin care routine; it comes before moisturising and right after cleansing. In fact, you might be doing it already. Some people use towels, facial brushes and even wash-off scrubs that come in bottles. The only catch is that you probably don’t know exactly why you’re doing it and what it does to your skin.

We naturally shed old skin cells to give way to new ones. As we age, however, our body’s ability to shed those skin cells slows down. When dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of the face, it can result in clogged pores, change in texture and overall dull-looking skin. When you include exfoliation into your routine, it improves the skin’s cellular turnover and gives the face a healthy glow.

Another great benefit of exfoliation is that it helps the skin absorb the next products in your skin care routine. Since gentle and effective exfoliation strips off the outer layer of the skin, it allows toners, moisturisers, and serums to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin. This way, your skin maximises the nutrients from your other skin care products.

Although exfoliation is good for the skin, it’s best not to overdo it. The recommended number of times one must exfoliate will depend on his or her current skin condition. In general, most dermatologists and skin experts would say that you should not exfoliate more than twice a week.

While others purchase exfoliating products from drugstores or beauty boutiques, some people prefer going to a skin care clinic for a thorough exfoliation session. Caci Clinics offers microdermabrasion facials that use skin-safe crystals for collagen stimulation and better circulation.

Underneath the outer layer of the skin is a softer and more vibrant surface that microdermabrasion services aim to bring back. For an appointment with Caci Clinics, visit their website at https://www.caci.co.nz and see younger-looking skin in no time.