It's time to take off the double socks and thermal tights that have kept us warm all winter when you realize that on the inside of these garments, white specks appear that catch our attention every year and tell us, “hey girl, “You need to take care of these little legs to show them off with summer clothes.”
These small specks are nothing more than remnants of skin that come off to make way for new skin.. They are not usually very pleasant to our eyes since they give a matte and neglected appearance to our legs..
They don't just appear on the legs, They can also appear in other areas of the body such as the arms., elbows or heels and tend to be more present at this time of year, coinciding with spring. (In the previous post I explain why)
Really, What our skin is doing with this process is carrying out a natural exfoliation.
This “natural exfoliation” can be a little slow if what we want is to obtain immediate effects.. To help this process, we can carry out others exfoliation processes.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, I'll explain to you right away.
What is skin exfoliation?
Exfoliation is a process by which we remove dead cells from the outermost layer of the skin.. There are several types of peels:
- Physical exfoliation
- Chemical exfoliation.
- Enzymatic exfoliation.
Types of skin exfoliation
Exfoliation with granules
The physical or mechanical exfoliation can be carried out with cosmetics containing granules or using a sisal glove. This type of exfoliation is the least respectful of the skin, although it is usually much cheaper and easier to carry out..
If you decide to use a cosmetic with granules to carry it out, Try to ensure that these particles do not have very sharp edges.. If it hurts or is uncomfortable, it is better not to apply it.. You can always look for a cosmetic that contains spherical particles, although it is important that these particles are not plastic., to prevent water pollution in our oceans.
Acid exfoliation
The chemical peel It is carried out with a series of ingredients that are fundamentally acidic. These acids may have different penetration capabilities into the skin depending on the exfoliation your skin needs..
My advice is that a qualified professional recommends these types of products., as I usually do with you during consultations (check here) since their use is delicate and can cause irreversible or quite serious damage to the skin.. For your peace of mind, There are also exfoliants of this type that are quite respectful of the skin and that can be used daily., although they require basic knowledge about its use.
The best exfoliation
The enzymatic peel is carried out with cosmetic products containing enzymes. These enzymes “devour” dead cells from the outermost layer of the skin, leaving it renewed.. It is the most respectful exfoliant that exists for both the skin and the environment., Therefore, they are the ones that I usually recommend in my routine advice since we can use them at home without any risk..
The proper use of exfoliants, in addition to leaving your skin looking healthier, It will help you regenerate more easily and make the cosmetics we apply next more effective., making your routine bring you even more benefits.
Spring is the ideal season to perform this type of treatment., so don't think about it anymore and consult with your advisor What is the exfoliant that best suits the condition of your skin?.
Last advice:
Don't forget to use sun protection after exfoliating your skin..
Remember that we are removing a layer of cells and that our skin is more exposed to sun damage..
If you need to ask me any questions about this post, I'm all ears!!!