Ever wondered what skin exfoliation is all about? The Beauty Specialist presents you with the guide to exfoliating, the different types and the best treatments at our salon.

Regular exfoliation of your skin is key to maintaining glow and clear texture. There are many ways to exfoliate, from skincare products to salon beauty treatments. In our latest blog post, we cover what it means to exfoliate your skin, the different methods of exfoliation and treatments with The Beauty Specialist that help to give you the skin of your dreams.

What is exfoliation?

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from your face and body. This helps to make way for fresh, new skin cells to form. Exfoliation is important as it stops our skin from looking dry and also helps to reduce acne flare-ups and even out skin tone and pigmentation. 

Depending on your skin type and need, it’s a good idea to exfoliate once a week. This gently promotes new cell turnover. It’s important to not over-exfoliate, as this could do more damage than good. Over-exfoliating can damage your skin barrier, making it harder for scarring to heal and a weakened defense against free radicals.

The different ways to exfoliate

There are many different methods of exfoliation that you can explore with your skin. Some from the comfort of your own home, and others as a relaxing treat in a beauty salon. Let’s get into all the ways we can exfoliate our face and body. 

Scrubs

One of the most common methods of exfoliation is through a scrub. These scrubs cleanse the skin using finely ground physical exfoliants to buff away dead skin cells and leave smooth, glowing skin underneath. While physical scrubs are an affordable and accessible exfoliant option, it’s important not to apply them too harshly or too often as you could damage your skin barrier.

Chemical exfoliation

Though it may sound scary, chemical exfoliants are a gentle way to rid your skin of old cells and promote a smoother texture and appearance. Having grown in popularity over recent years, chemical exfoliant toners are readily available with small concentrations of ingredients like Glycolic Acid. You can also receive salon level chemical exfoliation treatments, like chemical peels.

Microneedling and Microdermabrasion

Microneedling and microdermabrasion are salon treatments that take a step up from at-home treatments to exfoliate your skin. During microdermabrasion and microneedling treatments, tiny needles are used on the skin to trigger new cell turnover and boost collagen production. Regular exfoliation treatments can assist with signs of ageing, hyperpigmentation and overall skin health.

Exfoliation with The Beauty Specialist

Here at The Beauty Specialist, we have a range of treatments targeted at exfoliating your skin to have you glowing daily. From peels to microdermabrasion facials, we have something for all skin types and concerns. “https://thebeautyspecialist.com.au/contact-us/”Contact Petro today to get booked in for your personalised exfoliation treatment.