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A major key to having younger looking skin is weekly exfoliation.  With so many exfoliants on the market, how do you know what’s right for your skin?

There are 2 classes of exfoliants:  Mechanical and Chemical.  Mechanical is when there are scrubby particles (usually synthetic beads or ground nuts/pits in a liquid gel base, that when rubbed on, physically break the bond between the old skin cells that need to go and the rest of your skin.  Chemical exfoliants are compounds that dissolve the “glue” that holds the old skin cells on so that they can slough off on there own.   

Mechanical exfoliants are great for the body.  In MOST cases (not all) they can be too harsh for delicate facial skin. Mechanical exfoliants can cause microscopic abrasions that can allow bacteria into the skin, which can result in acne.  If mechanical exfoliants cannot be avoided, try to use one created with synthetic beads.  Synthetic beads are perfectly round and less likely to cause damage.  Try to avoid exfoliants made with nuts, pits, or shells unless it is a very high-end product because otherwise they are roughly ground with extremely rough edges.

To try a high end mechanical exfoliation, check out Artistry’s Microexfoliation Cloth.  It works great and is gentle on my sensitive skin.

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The next major category of home exfoliation is chemical.  This category tends to be most confusing of the two categories.

Chemical

• Glycolic Acid:  from sugar cane, good for most skin types, except for very sensitive skin – most common AHA on market
• Malic Acid:  from apples, not often used alone, often used in an AHA blend of 3 or more acids
• Lactic Acid:  comes from milk, a favorite, has all of the bond braking goodness of other AHAs but has the added benefit of being moisturizing, used in many treatments – great for sensitive skin
• Citric Acid: from citrus fruits, can be very irritating if not in low concentrations or blended with other acids
• Tartaric Acid:  will not see this unless it comes in a blend
• Beta Hydroxy Acids:  another common exfoliant, is a salicylic acid

But when to use what?????

AHAs are water-soluble which means, they don’t really absorb into the skin (since one of the skin’s function is to keep water out), they do their work on a surface level only.  If you have mostly clear skin, but are concerned with fine lines and sun damage, use AHAs.  Please note that in order to work best, these acids need to be in the correct concentration of 5-8 % and at a pH of 3-4. This usually is not stated on the bottle. If the AHA is listed as the 2nd or 3rd ingredient, it’s usually in the proper concentration.  Artistry^® Alpha Hydroxy Serum Plus

Salicylic Acid is lipid (oil) soluble. This means that it can get into the pore and clean out the sebum (oil) and dead skin cells inside. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, the BHA is the one to use.

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Enzymes:

There is a third type of chemical exfoliant – the enzyme.  Enzymes work to dissolve the top layer of dead cells (unlike AHAs that just eat up the bond that holds them on).  Not all enzymes do the trick.  They must be in a class known as Proteolytic Plant Enzymes.  The ones normally used in skin care are Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin.  Enzymes are great for sensitive skin.

IMPORTANT: Enzymes are what women and men of color should be using for exfoliation. Mechanical exfoliation can damage the skin causing dark spots. Acids can cause discoloration (lightening of pigment). Enzymes are safe and very gentle.

When using any exfoliant, it is imperative to keep up with the sunscreen/sunblock. Exfoliation can make skin more sensitive to the sun and can cause some nasty burns. Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 every 2 hours of sun exposure and certainly after being in water. Don’t forget your lips!!

Don’t let your skin become dull and flaky! Show off the healthy skin that’s just one little layer away!

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