Exfoliation is the action of the removal of old skin cells. When we are young our skin performs this function naturally and easily with little assistance, but as we get older and with the constant effects of environmental stresses on our skin, this function of natural shedding or exfoliation can decline, and our skin needs a helping hand to stay looking fresh.

Assisted skin exfoliation remarkably dates to ancient Egypt and China. History tells us that affluent Chinese people in ancient times used a combination of oils and minerals to create mechanical/physical exfoliants to assist in the removal of dead skin cells as a way of beautifying their skin. Ancient Egyptians would perform beauty rituals by bathing in sour milk and honey to give their skin a beautiful, hydrated glow and soften dry skin. We now know this is one of the first recorded forms of chemical exfoliation.

The benefits of assisted skin exfoliation are many. Exfoliation can improve:

The appearance of rough, dry skin
Help reduce the look of hyperpigmentation
Assist in better penetration and activation of skin products
Help prevent clogged pores that can lead to breakouts
Your makeup will sit better and stay fresher longer
Improved cell turnover for healthier looking skin

There is an exfoliation product that will suit all skin types and concerns.

The most common are:

• Mechanical/physical exfoliants | Formulated with micro-particles that are made from ingredients like salt, sugar or biodegradable beads that will roll over the skin and assist with buffing and polishing off dead skin cells. Ideal for most skin types but not ideal for very sensitive skin, including inflamed acne or rosacea. Our advice, to keep your skin in tip top shape is, when using a mechanical exfoliation, you should exfoliate at least 1-2x a week.