The correct way to exfoliate. Everything you want to know about exfoliation is here.

Today I will teach you the correct way to exfoliate. Many people exfoliate themselves incorrectly, so let’s take a look at the exfoliation method with me below.

The right way to exfoliate

Recently I have seen many friends asking me why the foundation does not adhere well? Why is the skin rough? Why do closed comedones keep growing more and more... In fact, all these problems have one thing in common, that is, your stratum corneum is too thick!

Today, let’s discuss with you about exfoliation, so that we can all be fair and tender~

What is keratin?

The stratum corneum is located in the outermost layer of the skin and has the function of protecting the skin and locking in moisture.

Keratin originally has the ability to metabolize naturally, but due to the current serious environmental pollution, many young people have unbalanced diets, poor work and rest schedules and other factors, which leads to the body's metabolism slowing down. Our keratin cells cannot fall off naturally and are accumulated thickly on the surface.

This is the main reason why no matter how expensive your skin care products are, they are not absorbed and have no effect, your skin is always rough and dull, and your makeup always comes out powdery.

Improper keratin metabolism can also cause a series of skin problems. For example, before the old cuticles fall off, new ones are already generated, which can easily clog the pores and turn into acne or closed comedones.

What skin types are not suitable for exfoliation?

Not all skin types are suitable for exfoliation. If you have the following three types of skin, you should pay special attention because you cannot exfoliate frequently, or it is even better not to exfoliate.

/ Not suitable for healthy skin/

If your skin is very healthy, very soft and very youthful, frequent exfoliation is not recommended. Keratin is a process of dandruff accumulation, which can usually be metabolized within 28 days. If you exfoliate your healthy skin too frequently, it will only make your normal stratum corneum thinner, and then skin problems will occur, which is not worth it.

/ Not suitable for sensitive skin/

If you have acne-prone skin, red blood streaks, sensitive skin, or even skin with blackheads, do not exfoliate frequently. Because acne-prone skin needs anti-inflammatory and unblocking of pores, the skin with red blood streaks and sensitive skin is already very thin and cannot be stimulated by exfoliation, and the most important thing for blackhead skin is makeup removal, excessive exfoliation will make the skin thinner.

How often should you exfoliate?

It is recommended that oily skin exfoliate once a week. You can use products such as scrub to remove aging cuticles on the surface of the skin. Combination skin usually has an oily T-zone and slightly drier cheeks. It is recommended to exfoliate your skin once every two weeks. Focus on massaging the T-zone area. Gently brush across the cheeks.

Dry skin has a thin stratum corneum and is easily sensitive and fragile. It is recommended to exfoliate once every two weeks. Try to choose gel-based products and avoid using large-particle scrubs to avoid damaging the skin. But no matter how often you exfoliate, if redness, pain, or peeling occurs, it is considered excessive exfoliation and should be corrected and stopped immediately. Dry skin can also use secondary cleansing water to exfoliate, which is more gentle.