What is exfoliation and why is it important?
Exfoliation is the process of shedding dead skin from the pores. This naturally occurs every thirty days in people younger than 20 years old, but slows as we age. One of the problems with acnaic skin is that it is unusually thick and when it sheds it blocks the pore. When dead skin clogs the pores, it prevents oxygen from entering the pore and fighting bacteria. Manual or chemical exfoliation helps acnaic or oily prone skin speed this process and creates room for the oxygen to penetrate the pores. Granular exfoliants are too harsh for acnaic skin, causing irritation and activating oil (sebaceous) glands. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) loosen the top layer of dead cells, primarily composed of keratin (a protein), while proteolytic enzymes dissolve this keratinized layer. Will moisturizer make my skin oily and clog my pores? This is a common misconception made by many of our clients. The classification of “dry” skin refers to skin that is lacking in oil. The classification ” dehydrated” ref
