Oh Gwyneth Paltrow how I heart thee. You have inspired me yet again. I’m officially taking your health & beauty advice and detoxifying my body but this time instead of starting with food I’m starting with my skin care regimen. From head to toe, here is the 411 on exfoliation:
When, Where & Why:
Daily gentle exfoliation is good for all parts of the body. You may not realize it but you probably are already exfoliating; – like brushing your hair relieves scalp tension and removes dead skin cells from the hair follicle hence helping hair grown and tension. (I learned that one from my wonderful hair dresser -you know who you are!). Exfoliating (also know as skin brushing) improves circulation and skin cell turnover which helps your body release toxins that might be building up in the blood stream or skin. The more you exfoliate the faster your release the toxins through your body’s natural cleansing system.
A GOOD Scrub:
Places like your back, feet and hands tend to get neglected. Be sure to give them a good scrubbing. It will keep those areas nice and supple. Try a good sugar scrub for daily exfoliation – the sugar crystals are gentle and don’t leave a sticky residue. My fave is Shower Sherbert by Me Bath. The brand has so many options for fragrance you can’t help but find one you love.
Quick tip for hands: Thanks to Allure Magazine for a great suggestion. Use a Microdermabrasion paste on the back of your hands to keep them looking radiant. My favorite is Microdermabrasion Body by Dr. Brandt. The trick is to keep them moisturize as well, especially with the winter months approaching.
Don’t forget…
It’s important to note that some moisturizers and treatment products have ingredients that promote skin cell turnover, ingredients like Alpha Hydroxy Acids. When using these products be sure to be gentle to your skin and protect it with sunscreen daily.
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