Angela Edmuns

Exfoliation not that important…THINK again!

by Nazli Theron

Your skin has its own natural exfoliation system, it’s factory is located in the skin’s lower layer, the Dermis, these new cells start a  journey to the top layer of the skin, during this time they become more acidic, die and becomes saturated with keratin (this is important to protect your skin from outside elements).The shedding of the outer layer of the skin assists to unclog pores, keep skin clean, reduces acne breakouts, improve texture and reduces the visibility of lines and wrinkles.

As we age the skins natural exfoliation system slows down, when we are babies our turnover rate is about every 14 days, during our teens it slows down to about every 21-28 days, from then on even slower to approximately 30-40 days and after we reach the age of 50 it has almost halted to a rate of about every 60- 90 days. The result of this slowing down is dull, uneven, blotchy, dry and flaky skin.

Since our skins natural exfoliation system slows down we have to physically boost it back up again utilizing exfoliators.

There are 2 main types of exfoliators:

Chemical Exfoliators

Mechanical Exfoliators
  • Does the work for you
  • Involves enzymes or acids which loosens the keratin bonds between the dead cells
  • Does not require rotaries
  • Suited for droopy, loose, inflamed or sensitive  skins
  • You do the work
  • Involves a mechanical abrasive product ( i.e. Jojoba beads, apricot kernels, grape seeds)
  • Requires rotaries
  • Not suitable for droopy, loose, inflamed or sensitive skins

 

How often is enough?
Consult with your Skin Care Therapist, she is able to do a in depth skin analysis and will customize a routine just for you. On average depending on you skin type and concerns 2-3 times per week would be suitable.

WHAT CAN SBL OFFER YOU?

    • Salon Service: Skin Renewal Facial 90min (425 AED), including a chemical peel
    • Mechanical Exfoliator: ComfortZone Active Pureness Scrub ( 209 AED)
    • Organic Exfoliator: ComfortZone Sacred Nature Face and Body Gommage (325 AED)
    • Enzymatic Exfoliator: ComfortZone Skin Resonance Peeling (194 AED)

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