Types of exfoliants for different skin types and benefits of exfoliation
Exfoliation is a method of removing old skin from the skin's outermost layer. It is very important to exfoliate our skin at least once a week ideally at night time as it removes the dead skin cells. There is two type of Exfoliation: Physical exfoliation : Physical exfoliation is done by using small grains such as apricot shell or almond shells etc. Also known as scrubs. More brushes, sponges ,exfoliating gloves and microdermabrasion also fall under this category. Physical exfoliation helps to clear out the outer skin. But it is not ideal to used for all skin types specially for the people who have sensitive or the people with acne. Moreover, if you put rub these exfoliants a lot it can micro tear your skin. 2. Chemical Exfoliation: Unlike physical exfoliating, chemical exfoliating do not have any grains. In this acids or fruit enzymes are used. Chemical exfoliants completely remove the dead surface cells from the skin by completely penetrating into upper...
