Exfoliation is a key step in everyone’s skincare routine, and without it, the skin feels dull, rough, and no means smooth. It not only increases the efficacy of other products, diminishes wrinkles look, regulates sebum and unclogs pores, but also reduces hyperpigmentation.
Exfoliation
The process that removes the dead skin cells from the epidermis, aka the outer layer of your skin, in order to allow new, healthy cells to replace them
- There are more types of exfoliation, all sharing the same goal
- Chemical and physical are the most common, but physical is the best
How to properly exfoliate your skin
Start with a gentle cleanser containing peeling agents suitable for your skin type.
- Chemical peels use higher concentrations and work more effectively at removing dead skin cells and improving skin tone.
- Use a moisturizer after the chemical peel to reduce irritations and dryness.
Does exfoliation brighten the skin?
Yes. Exfoliation is the first step in reducing skin pigmentation because it sheds away the pigmented and discolored cells, leading to a bright and even complexion.
Which exfoliators to use?
Glycolic acid: most potent chemical peel for melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Lactic acid: proved beneficial for improving skin tone, applied every three weeks
- Mandelic acid : used at concentrations of 10-50% and applied weekly was shown to treat mild hyperpigenia
- Tretinoin peel: 5-10% chemical exfoliant helps reduces photodamage, treat hyperpIGmentation, and improve skin texture
