Methods of Exfoliation
Written by Linda Gulla
Chemical peels have been used for hundreds of years by many different cultures as a means of exfoliating the skin. Some chemical acids are natural agents that have been chemically…
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Homecare Dangers: Warning Clients About Improper Mechanical and Physical Exfoliation at Home
Written by Suzanne Whigham, L.E.
In a remarkable process of self-renewal, the epidermis goes through the process of keratinization, in which cells rise to the surface and are sloughed away over the course of four…
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What Is Physical Exfoliation?
Written by Lyn Ross, L.M.E.
There are two categories of exfoliants: physical and chemical. Chemical exfoliators are acids applied to the skin to assist in the shedding of dead skin cells. In this article, we…
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True Grit: Benefits, Ingredients, and Best Practices of Facial Scrubs
Written by MaryJo Reeves, L.E.
Exfoliation is a vital part of every skin care regimen with numerous benefits. Granular exfoliation (scrubs) provides a tremendous difference in the health and beauty of the skin. Today’s aesthetic…
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For exfoliation straight from the kitchen cupboard, some clients may turn to making their own DIY scrubs. Here are four quick recipes that clients can make in the comfort of…
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It is that time of year again – when people crave those sun rays and show off their skin. Exfoliation is an important step in any skin care routine to…
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Peel first, mechanical exfoliation second. Or is it mechanical exfoliation first, peel second? The truth is, the order in which exfoliants are layered does matter. In fact, a variety of…
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10 Things About Dry Brushing
Written by Lydia Sarfati, founder and CEO of Repêchage
Dry brushing, a method of cleaning and exfoliating the skin, has been around for thousands of years, but has recently become popular again. Key benefits of dry brushing include increased…
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What does the term “peel” actually mean? Find out which exfoliation treatments can be considered peels and learn the pros and cons of using medical versus alpha hydroxy acid peels,…
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Precisely Polished: A Mechanical and Body Exfoliation Treatment
Written by Heather Kreider, L.E., R.N.
While exfoliation may seem like a fluff step in professional and homecare routines, it is actually critical for optimal skin health and a glowing, refreshed complexion. There is nothing quite…
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• Physical or mechanical exfoliation breaks up the keratinized protein that accumulates on the skin's surface, lifting and whisking away dry, dull cell debris to reveal softer skin.• Chemical exfoliation…
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What client does not want to live with perfect skin? Every client's skin is unique and experienced, knowledgeable skin care professionals learn to customize treatment regimens that balance each client's…
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A New Theory on Over-Exfoliating the Skin
Written by Ben Johnson, M.D.
Exfoliation has become one of the most dominant activities in skin care and is considered by many to be beneficial as it refreshes the skin and removes dead cells. Before…
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Exfoliation is the removal of the dead skin cells that reside on the outermost layer of the skin. This practice is often recommended because it reveals a fresh layer of…
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The Scrubdown on Exfoliation
Written by Christiane Waldron
When clients are informed that the top layer of their skin is composed of dead skin cells, they are usually surprised. With that one statement, clients can often be convinced…
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A Step-by-Step: Full Body Salt Scrub
Written by Lina Kennedy
Exfoliation removes dead cells, taking dullness and flakiness with it and revealing a new layer of glowing, healthy skin. Despite its benefits, exfoliation is often skipped in skin care routines.
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The Case for Exfoliation: Breaking through consumer myths about this vital skin care step
Written by Ahmed Abdullah, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S.
Exfoliation has been touted as a vital skin care step for long enough now that nearly every skin care consumer realizes it is a recommended part of their regimen. But…
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