In our last post, Emily talked about the benefits of chemical exfoliation, AHAs versus BHAs and some tips for application. So in this post I will be talking about exfoliating for different skin types!

Oily Skin:
People with oily skin have a thick Epidermis and are quite prone to acne because their skin produces an excessive amount of sebum. So it is important to exfoliate to remove the dead skin cells, grease and impurities. It is recommended to exfoliate twice a week!

Mature Skin (40 years +):

As we age our skin's regeneration and renewal abilities become less active. This means that dead skin cells remain where they are! Thus exfoliation is highly recommended to help remove the dead skin cells on the surface of our skin to reveal younger looking skin! 

Normal Skin:

Exfoliating may not be the biggest concern for those with normal skin, however exfoliating does have a brightening and rejuvenating effect as dead skin cells are removed. Thus it is recommended that those with normal skins choose a mild or gentle exfoliant. It is recommended to exfoliate once a week. 

Combination Skin: 

Combination skin types means that your skin may be dry or normal in some areas but oily in others! It is common for those with combination skin to be oily in the T-zone area. Thus exfoliating is important as those areas are prone to blackheads and acne. It is also recommended to exfoliate once to twice a week, depending on how your skin reacts. 

Dry Skin: 

So for those with dry skin exfoliating is not recommended. But if you wish to exfoliate, it is recommended that you keep exfoliation to once a week only! This is because your skin needs the natural sebum to retain moisture. 

More Exfoliating Tips!

• Use warm water when exfoliating
• Best to exfoliate at night as the need to apply other products in the day such as make- up is not recommended 
• Do not exfoliate after shaving facial hair!
• If you choose to exfoliate twice a week, leave a gap between these days to allow skin regeneration
• Exfoliation is not recommended for sensitive skin or blemished skin 
• You can test products on the back of your hand before purchasing!

Have fun exfoliating to unveil more radiant skin! -Tina 

Reference: http://www.lovelyish.com/2009/02/15/exfoliation-everything-you-need-to-know/

Let's talk about...Exfoliation: The removal of the oldest dead skin cells from the skin's outermost surface. Insufficient exfoliation may result in problems such as: dull, dry, or flaky skin; clogged, enlarged pores; plus bumps, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven skin tone.

This is where chemical exfoliation comes into play.

Chemical exfoliation, in particular, is better than scrubs and cleansing brushes which can aggravate skin by being too abrasive.

AHA: Alpha Hydroxyl Acid. Ingredients in this category include lactic acid from milk and glycolic acid from sugar cane as well as a whole host of other ingredients.
BHA: Beta Hydroxyl Acid (Salicylic acid). These work harder than AHAs, and really penetrate your pores to help to clear them out.

So when do you apply AHA or BHA?

• AHAs are best if rough skin and loss of firmness are your concerns. It is especially helpful for addressing advanced signs of aging and dry skin.
• BHA is ideal if you are dealing with clogged pores, blackheads, blemishes, or enlarged pores.

Tips when applying:

• You do not need to wait for your AHA or BHA to dry—you can apply any other product in your skincare routine immediately afterwards.
• Experiment with different strengths of AHA and BHA to see which concentration gives you the best results.  
• How often you should exfoliate depends on your skin type and skin concerns.

 -Emily

Reference: http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/anti-aging/_/how-to-exfoliate-skin

Hey guys,

Every woman in the world wants to have a younger-looking and flawless skin (I want flawless skin for sure). BUT as you know flawless skin cannot be made in one day!

                                         Here are some tips for flawless skin

•  Don’t touch your face with hands, keep your phone screen clean-> How many times do you touch your face with your hands? Between grabbing train pole, pushing lift button and touching phone screen, our hands come in contact with millions of germs! Try not to touch your face with hands, it can worsen your acne. As I touch many things outside, I always clean my phone using alcohol swab when I come home. Keep your phone clean for your skin.

• Drink lots of water-> Human body is composed of 75% of water. Human cannot live without water and water helps keep skin hydrated. Always take a water bottle when you go outside!

•  Exercise regularly-> exercising helps to release stress and it increases blood flow, so that exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital.

•  Put sunscreen everyday-> protect your skin from sunlight and putting sunscreen protects you from skin cancer.                                                                                                                            

      Posted by Irene