Dos and Don’ts of Exfoliating Your Tired-Looking Skin

Many people make mistakes when rubbing their skin. That is why damage tends to occur in the deeper layers of the dermis. It is imperative that you know how to properly exfoliate your skin to maintain its smoothness and prevent damage from occurring.

Let me tell you a few do’s and don’ts when exfoliating your tired-looking skin:

1. Rub into damp skin.

Moisten your skin first before anything else. That said, the best time to use body or face scrubs is when you are taking a shower. Rubbing dry skin is actually the most common mistake people make. If you make this mistake, the upper layers of the dermis can be damaged.

2. Do not use a body scrub to exfoliate your facial skin.

Use a scrub for facial skin. Our face has thinner layers of skin compared to the body. Exfoliating products intended to remove dead skin cells from your body can be too harsh on your face.

You may want to try a “chemical scrub” for your face. This has no “sandpaper” effect. It actually involves the use of compounds like alpha hydroxy acids or exfoliating enzymes like papaya and pineapple. Exfoliating enzymes are gentler than granule scrubs. They work well to break down the component that binds dead skin cells to pores. This will make dead cells easier to remove without the use of fine granules.

3. Try natural alpha hydroxy acids.

They work well to peel away the damaged layers of the skin and facilitate a healthy renewal of the layers of the skin. Try using lemon juice or sour milk. Lemon juice contains citric acid, while sour milk is a good source of lactic acid. They can remove dead skin cells and facilitate healthy skin cell and tissue renewal.

4. Apply a hydrating moisturizer after exfoliating.

Lock in the moisture in your skin with a trusted hydrating moisturizer. Look for a product that contains CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame, and Manuka Honey.

CynergyTK is an ingredient that has been extracted from sheep’s wool. This is one of the most ideal sources of functional keratin. It can help produce more collagen and elastin in the integumentary system so that your skin can remain firm and resilient all the time.

Phytessence Wakame is a type of seaweed that can make it difficult to lose hyaluronic acid. This acid is vital for the lubrication of collagen. It can hydrate collagen fibers well.

Manuka honey is a type of seaweed that can prevent sudden loss of moisture from the skin. It can retain moisture in the dermis tissues to reduce skin dryness.