When we talk about exfoliating, attention immediately goes to the face and rightly so. Facial skin is very sensitive and needs extra care. However, the entire body needs to be exfoliated. The benefits derived from doing so are immense. Before we get into the benefits, let's delve into the basics. What is exfoliation? Exfoliation simply means getting rid of dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. There are several types of exfoliation including chemical, mechanical and physical. For this post, the focus is on physical exfoliation where a scrub, made up primarily of granules (plus other ingredients) is used to exfoliate. When done right, exfoliation keeps the skin clean. It also prevents the formation and appearance of acne as...
Purging! It sounds scary but is it? Purging, more often than not, occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Is this something you need to worry about? Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the surface of the skin. This occurs mostly after using chemical-based...
For a lot of us with sensitive skin, avoiding skincare trends and products seems to be the safest thing to do - and for good reason. Being adventurous with trends could be risky particularly since a wrong move could be disastrous. This post isn't about telling you what to do or what not to do, but rather to provide a guide if you have sensitive skin. Relax, it'll be good. Do a patch test This might seem so simplistic but actually very helpful. Instead of playing the guessing game with your skincare products, do a patch test of any new product you want to use for your skin. That way, you can be certain if you would react or otherwise...
There's a general misconception that body oils are only for massages. Others also have the notion that they make the body very greasy instead of having the moisturizing effect. In this blog post, we address these issues to put your mind at ease. Generally, body oils are absorbed into the skin faster. This in turn moisturizes your skin, leaves it glowy and strengthens the skin's barrier. The good thing about body oils is that they are suitable for all body types. The antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and a mix of essential oils found in good body oils helps promote smooth and healthier skin. What else are body oils good for? Locks in moisture Contrary to popular beliefs, body oils lock in moisture as against...
If you're new to skincare, you might be bombarded with a lot of skincare jargons and products. Don't let that scare you. One very popular jargon used in skincare is 'exfoliating'. In today's post, we explore the world of exfoliation. Exfoliation - What is it? In simple terms, exfoliation means removing dead or old skin cells from the surface or outer layer of the skin. Contrary to popular beliefs, exfoliation can be done on the entire body and not just the face. Types of Exfoliation There are basically three (3) main types of exfoliation Physical Exfoliation This is probably the most common type of exfoliation. It involves the application of a scrub, often granular in nature, on the surface of...
