Why, when and how to exfoliate your skin?
Exfoliation is an essential step in any skincare routine, providing a multitude of benefits for our epidermis. Whether you have oily, dry, combination or sensitive skin, exfoliation can help improve its texture, radiance and overall health. But do you know all the secrets of this ancestral practice? And have you already explored the virtues of snail slime in your exfoliation routine?
The basics of facial exfoliation
Facial exfoliation, whether carried out mechanically or chemically, consists of removing dead skin cells, thus ridding the pores of all accumulated impurities. This process promotes cell renewal, allowing the skin to regain its natural softness and radiance. In addition, by opening the pores, exfoliation prepares the skin to receive other treatments, such as masks or serums, more effectively, thus increasing their effectiveness tenfold.
What does an exfoliant look like?
There are 2 types of exfoliants. Mechanical exfoliants are made from exfoliating particles (crushed fruit shells, tiny parts of stones, etc.) which, on contact with the skin, will exfoliate. Our smooth facial scrub is a mechanical exfoliator, since the grains come from crushed apricot kernels.
Mechanical exfoliation therefore requires a facial massage in order for it to be effective. This is the big difference with the so-called chemical exfoliant.
Chemical exfoliants are made from fruit acids, also called AHA for Alpha Hydroxy Acid, such as glycolic acid, from beets, lactic acid, from milk fermentation, or even mandelic acid, from almonds. On contact with the skin, these acids will eliminate dead skin. This type of exfoliant is particularly recommended for sensitive skin, generally presented in the form of a mask to leave on for a few minutes, or as a liquid lotion to use daily or several times a week depending on the sensitivity of the skin.
How and when do you use a facial exfoliant?
Dry, normal, sensitive or oily skin, they can all benefit from the improved glow effect, stimulated cell renewal or even the softness of the skin following exfoliation. Applying a moisturizer after exfoliating helps keep your skin protected, especially useful when you have just deep cleansed it. Also, hydrating it will help keep it soft.
Exfoliating is good for your complexion all year round. When it's cold, it's even more useful. As your skin, due to the cold, will have less lipid protection, it risks drying out. Normal skin then tends to dehydrate, while dry skin becomes more irritable. One thing is certain, all of them will produce more dead skin. This is where the exfoliant becomes essential.
In addition, when it is cold, cell renewal tends to be slowed down: exfoliation will then allow you to restart the process, for skin and appearance that will remain as impeccable as on sunny days. You may be asked if you've just returned from vacation.
Snail slime: A natural treasure to effectively exfoliate your face
One of the flagship ingredients that has made its notable entrance into the field of exfoliation is snail slime. This active ingredient, recognized for its regenerating and soothing properties, presents significant benefits when incorporated into a facial scrub. In fact, snail slime is rich in Allantoin, vitamins, collagen and glycolic acid, a component that promotes healing, reduces inflammation and stimulates the production of collagen, thus contributing to smoother, firmer and firmer skin. more brilliant. The facial scrub exfoliates with rice and apricot kernel powder. Enriched with our snail slime extract, it will gently cleanse and purify your face and thus refine your skin texture.
Facial exfoliation is much more than a simple cleansing step. It represents an essential gesture to reveal the natural beauty of your skin. By integrating beneficial ingredients like snail slime into your exfoliation routine, you are giving your skin a revitalizing treatment, allowing it to regain its radiance and vitality. So, take care of your skin with quality products, respectful of your epidermis and the environment, and let it radiate health and beauty.
