Types of Exfoliation: Chemical vs Physical
Exfoliating on a regular basis can boost the skin's health and visibly improve the complexion by eliminating dead skin cells and helping decongest the pores. This process enables skincare to reach below the surface, improving efficiency. It's like sweeping before you mop, or raking up the leaves before watering your lawn, giving yourself a clean slate clear of any blockages.
Chemical Exfoliants
AHA- The Benefits of Glow To Go
When dealing with sensitive skin, it’s essential to choose exfoliants that are both effective and gentle to prevent irritation and maintain skin health. Sonage Glow to Go Glycolic Acid Peel Pads are an excellent option, offering a mild chemical exfoliation with low concentrations of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), making it particularly well-suited for sensitive skin types.
Works on the Surface
AHA’s work on the skin’s surface to effectively eliminate dead skin by breaking down the bonds between the dead skin cells. This allows serums, moisturizers, and treatments to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively, leading to better overall skin health. In low concentrations, AHA’s like glycolic acid provide a more mild effect that gently removes dead skin cells to provide relief from redness, peeling, or dryness that higher levels of concentration tend to cause.
Our Glow To Go Glycolic Acid Peel Pads yield mild exfoliation that gently lifts dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and radiant.
Using an AHA like glycolic acid causes increased sensitivity to the sun so make sure to apply a broad spectrum SPF like our Roux Tinted Day Cream with SPF 30. Additionally, glycolic acid should not be combined with salicylic acid or retinol products.
BHA- The Benefits of Zitlox Salicylic Acne Gel
BHA’s on the other hand exfoliate by penetrating deep into the pores, making them great for oily and acne-prone skin. BHA’s like salicylic acid can dissolve dead skin and excess oil, called sebum, that can plug up pores and lead to acne. Salicylic acid’s ability to decongest pores and regulate sebum production reduces the likelihood of blackheads and whiteheads. BHA-based exfoliants like our Zitlox Salicylic Acne Gel are essential for oily and acne-prone skin.
Works Deep in the Pores
Salicylic acid is known for its natural anti-inflammatory properties such as reduced swelling, redness, and irritation. By soothing inflammation it encourages faster healing as well as an even, clear complexion. Salicylic accelerates the natural process of cell turnover, helping to shed old, damaged skin cells and reveal fresh, new skin underneath. This not only helps to clear up existing breakouts but also promotes a more vibrant and youthful appearance.
Salicylic accelerates the natural process of cell turnover, helping to shed old, damaged skin cells and reveal fresh, new skin underneath. This not only helps to clear up existing breakouts but also promotes a more vibrant and youthful appearance.
When using BHA’s like salicylic acid it's crucial to use in tandem with an SPF as the skin becomes more sensitive to the sun and UV damage. BHA’s should never be combined with the following: retinol or retinol based products, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or any alcohol based products.
Physical Exfoliants
Benefits of Gommage Exfoliating Gel
For those with dry or mature skin, regular physical exfoliation helps to refine and improve skin texture by addressing unevenness and roughness. Gommage Exfoliating Gel offers several advantages for these skin types.
Stimulates Skin Surface
Unlike chemical exfoliation, physically exfoliating provides instant results by sloughing off the dead skin and buildup from the surface. Physical exfoliants like Gommage Exfoliating Gel leave the skin feeling soft and smooth by buffing away the dead skin cells. The stimulation of fresh skin promotes overall skin cell renewal and a radiant glow. This micro-bead free physical exfoliant is perfect for sensitive skin.
Physical exfoliation gives your skincare an extra boost by clearing away the layer of dead skin and debris, enabling the skin to better absorb skincare products. Be weary of abrasive scrubs containing microbeads as they can be too harsh and damage the skin. Gommage Exfoliating Gel is free of microbeads and perfect for sensitive skin types.
By selecting an exfoliant suited to your skin’s unique needs, you can enhance your skincare routine and achieve a clearer, more refined complexion.
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