Exfoliation is sometimes a pretty forgotten step in the average beauty regime, yet incorporating it can give you instant fresher, brighter & not forgetting younger looking skin!
The basics of what exfoliation actually does is to help remove the dead skin cells from the epidermis, this is your top layer of skin & it actually has 7 layers in total, the top being called the 'Stratum Corneum' & consists of dead skin cells, if these cells continue to build up the layer will become overly thick which is when it will start to look dull & lifeless. Your skin naturally exfoliates but an exfoliating routine really helps this process, keeping the epidermis in perfect working order!.
Oily skins can really benefit as well as it will help to keep the top layer of skin in good condition & in time reduce the amount of oil produced by the skin.
Try lancome's Exfoliance Clarte (£25), it's a gel wash & has fine exfoliating micro beads which will brighten & smooth the skin, it doesn't feel harsh on the skin eaither making it easier to use.
Some exfoliating scrubs claim to exfoliate a lot deeper removing the complete top layer of dead skin, this more commonly known as Micro-Dermabrasion, for best results you should have this done professionally but there are a few good DIY products on the market, try L'oreal Refinish (£14), You'll see instant results with this & it will brighten the skin giving a really youthful glow!
As with all exfoliating, this should only be carried out twice a week, any more than that & your skin can become to dry & sensitive & can be easily irritated by other beauty products.
