The Need for Exfoliation

Exfoliants work by sloughing off dead skin cells that are overstaying their presence on the face. Basically, all the skin that is visible to the human eye is really nothing more than a very thin layer of dead skin cells. These cells are in the final stage of their life cycle. A skin cell's final process is to shed or fall off...but this doesn't always happen. When dead cells overstay the normal process, it prevents the dead cells below it from moving on up and out. This is how problems start. This also accounts for the drab look to the facial complexion. See products at www.youthfulskinsecrets.com or www.derma-c.com.

Normal Skin
Everyone needs to exfoliate...even you with your normal skin. Although your body does do a great job at naturally shedding its dead skin cells, it can still use a little help. By simply exfoliating twice a week, you'll keep your face looking smooth and healthy and prevent breakouts in the process. Exfoliation always comes after cleansing and before toning.

Oily skin
If you've got oily skin, your dead skin cells will have a harder time naturally falling off your face. They'll be clinging to the super sticky sebum on your skin's surface. This means there's an increased chance that a dead cell will fall into an oil producing pore and clog it up...causing a nasty breakout. To prevent this from happening, you need to slough off the dead cells three times a week. Exfoliation always comes after cleansing and before toning.

Dry skin
You've got a build up of dead skin cells on your face. This thick layer of dead cells is preventing the moisturizers you apply from reaching the living cells below. It's crucial that you slough off these dead skin cells so that your moisturizer can get through. Don't over scrub, though. It can cause irritation and result in acne. Limit yourself to exfoliating 1-2 times a week. Exfoliation always comes after cleansing and before toning.