WHY EXFOLIATE?

 

Why Exfoliate?

At birth complete cell turnover takes approximately 2 weeks.
At 50 years old, the same process takes 4 - 6 weeks.

 Exfoliation is the process of using mechanical or chemical means to promote skin cell shedding from the epidermis. Despite the fact that skin exfoliation is incredibly beneficial, it is often an overlooked part of a healthy skin care regimen. To understand why exfoliation is so important, it is necessary to first look at skin function and the natural sloughing process.

The skin is made up of three layers – the hypodermis, dermis, and epidermis. Skin cells are con­stantly regenerated, with new skin cells created in the dermis and old, dead skin cells shed from the epidermis. This process keeps skin clean and smooth, helps prevent pore clogging, and reduces acne breakouts. As we age, the natural sloughing process can slow and become uneven. the result – dull, rough looking skin, clogged pores, and blemishes. Exfoliation helps prevent skin from becoming dull and damaged looking by removing dead cells and encouraging cell turnover.

How can exfoliation improve your skin?

Removes dead, dry skin cells to reveal • healthy, translucent skin underneath

Supports health skin cell function by • increasing epidermal turnover rate

Helps prevent the cell buildup associated • with clogged pores and acne

Two Types of Exfoliation - 

MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL:

Mechanical exfoliation involves physically scrub­bing dead skin cells from the surface using an abra­sive. Commonly used abrasives include plastic beads, salt, sugar, crushed nut shells, pumice, and abrasive sponges or loofahs. 

Chemical exfoliation involves products that contain enzymes or acids that help loosen the bonds that hold dead skin cells to the epidermis. Many chemi­cal exfoliants use fruit acids or alpha-hydroxy acids. Fruit enzymes can also be used to help dissolve dead cells. Highly concentrated chemical exfoliants can be applied by a dermatologist, though products con­taining lower concentrations are available over the counter.

  

Did you know? - the problem with pellets:

Many exfoliation products use tiny plastic beads, called nurdles, as the abrasive for removing dead skin cells. Unlike other common abrasives (sugar, salt) these pellets are not biodegradable – instead, they travel down your drain, contami­nating the ocean and other aquatic environments. In addition to accounting for up to 98% of marine debris found on some beaches, nurdles are a danger to
small organisms that ingest them, so chose wisely next time you grab a scrub

How often should I exfoliate?

While exfoliation is an important step in promoting healthy skin cell turnover, over-exfoliation can cause skin drying and irritation. It is gener­ally recommended that we exfoliate 1-3 times per week, depending on our particular skin type and exposure to environmental factors that cause skin damage. For example, oily skin tends to slough off skin cells less eas­ily, so an individual with oily skin may exfoliate more frequently than some­one with normal or sensitive skin. When designing a regimen suited to your needs, by sure to assess how your skin feels before and after ex­foliating to determine the frequency that is best for you!

Maintaining a healthy rate of cell turnover is important – receive the benefits of gentle chemical and mechanical exfoliation using the Celloxylin™ Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub!

 

Celloxylin™ Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub is formulated with fine beet sugar to provide gentle mechanical exfoliation, and papain to provide natural chemical exfoliation!

ingredient highlight | carica Papaya Leaf Extract

contains the proteolytic enzyme, papain, that is well known for its exfoliation properties. Proteolytic enzymes assist in the exfoliation process by naturally dissolving proteins that hold dead skin cells in place. Papain is a mild alterna­tive to harsher ingredients commonly used in chemical exfoliation. 

Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub can be mixed with your cleanser for your face and body.  This product is good enough to eat. It even contains Apriori Beauty's anti-aging Nutrient Reservoir ingredients.

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