JAMO BEAUTY
The Do’s and Dont’s of
Exfoliating, Based on
Your Skin Type
If you’ve ever dreamed of velvety soft skin, exfoliators are here to help. Ex-
foliation, or the act of removing the dead skin cells from the outermost sur-
face of the skin, can be achieved two ways: You can exfoliate by physically
scrubbing away the dead skin cells with facial brushes, microdermabra-
sion, washcloths, and grain-based scrubs. You can also chemically exfoli-
ate with products that dissolve dead skin cells.Chemical-based exfoliators
have similar compounds to chemical peel ingredients like alpha and beta
hydroxy acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid or salicylic acid—all of which work to
gently dissolve the dead skin cells. Mechanical or chemical exfoliation of
your skin removes the dead skin layer increasing the penetration of other
products that you place on the skin surface and enhances their absorption
into the skin. In addition, because you are removing the dull, dead skin cells
it helps to make your skin look brighter and more radiant. Exfoliation is an
easy and necessary step to achieving baby-like skin. Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, a
dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology, broke down the specifics
of exfoliation 101. Ahead you’ll find what to look for in an exfoliator depend-
ing on your skin type and a few product suggestions to begin your new skin
journey.
January2019 - 49 ISSUE