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Wed May 11, 2011 1:55 pm  |
Just wondering what's the difference among peeling, exfoliating, scrubbing as there are many products on them, and how often should these products be used  |
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Wed May 11, 2011 11:21 pm |
Exfoliants come in two main kinds: chemical (acids like BHA & AHA, strong ones are often called peels) and physical (scrubs, washcloths, microfiber, buf-pufs, etc.). Chemical ones are generally considered more even and predictable than physical--you can accidentally tear or otherwise damage your skin with the harsher physical ones.
As for frequency, it depends on how sensitive your skin is, how frequently your skin naturally renews itself (young skin renews every couple of weeks, older skin maybe once a month), and what your goals are. Two or 3 times per week is maybe typical; once a week is often plenty for very sensitive or Retin-A-treated skin; some thick-skinned people trying to reduce dullness or breakouts might exfoliate every day. |
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30-ish, sensitive fair skin, oily and acne-prone, faded freckles; tretinoin since Oct 2010 |
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Thu May 12, 2011 9:36 am |
| I use a micro-dermabrasion paste 3 times a week in place of my Anti-Age regimen's wash. Whatever you use make sure the beads are sphereical so that can go in and out of your pores quickly without tearing them. |
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Thu May 12, 2011 6:24 pm |
| I use a copper peel. It brightens up my skin. It's my third time last night. My skin looks better. |
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Mon May 23, 2011 9:37 pm |
| A scrub is an exfoliation product and exfoliating is basically using a scrub to take dead surface skin cells off. A peel is not much different than a mask or a scrub, it is a part of the exfoliation process. |
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Tue May 24, 2011 4:07 pm |
| takiko wrote: |
| Just wondering what's the difference among peeling, exfoliating, scrubbing as there are many products on them, and how often should these products be used |
Exfoliation means removal of excess dead skin cells on your face. There are two methods of exfoliation - manual and chemical.
Manual exfoliation is comprised of scrubbing with beads or small particles - this is NOT recommended because when you scrub your skin manually, it entraps and generates heat within your skin causing irritation and redness (sometimes its microscopic)
Chemical exfoliation is safer because it removes what is necessary through peeling - in the case of Retinoids and invisible removal of dead skin cells through AHA/BHA creams, lotions, liquids.
A sunscreen (preferably a natural physical one) is always recommended following daily exfoliation to protect new skin cells. |
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Tue May 24, 2011 7:31 pm |
| takiko wrote: |
| Just wondering what's the difference among peeling, exfoliating, scrubbing as there are many products on them, and how often should these products be used |
Make sure you don't go crazy when you first start off exfoliating. Like rockhugger said, exfoliating is a very personal experience. Some tolerate it more and others not so much. But do make sure you start off slowly at first and then build your way up to higher concentrations and frequencies once you've figured out whether your skin likes it or not |
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lookingyoung
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Wed May 25, 2011 5:43 am |
Hi,
I use black soap on my body to exfoliate. It is Made from olive, argan and eucalyptus oils. It is a soft soap and is really good for feet. It just dissolves all the dead skin cells. |
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Wed May 25, 2011 9:36 am |
Geat explanation rockhugger!
You explained it very well  |
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Blonde hair, fair skin normal to dry with oily T-zone, Clarisonic, IFP bha/aha combo, Vivier Kine-C, Lips2kiss system, JB ADCE |
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Wed May 25, 2011 1:23 pm |
Thanks, fairlady!
That's very kind.  |
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30-ish, sensitive fair skin, oily and acne-prone, faded freckles; tretinoin since Oct 2010 |
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Wed May 25, 2011 2:49 pm |
You may want to try the 2 different kinds of exfoliation for a period of time and see which works better for you.
I've discovered that physical exfol. doesn't really agree with my skin. It can actually make me break out, and I can easily get a 'raw' look to my skin that I don't get with peels. |
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Wed May 25, 2011 7:21 pm |
| Youw ill also have to experiment using BHA vs AHA. Not everyone can tolerate BHA even if it's suitable for that skin type. |
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Wed May 25, 2011 10:38 pm |
And to be clear: AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) are mild surface exfoliants.
BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids) are unique in that they can get into the pore and clean off the pore wall. They are excellent for blackheads, congested skin, and blemishes. |
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Thu May 26, 2011 11:48 am |
| I agree - BHA or Salicylic Acid at 2% well formulated with a low pH of less than 3, will work effectively in cutting through the lipid-oil layer of your stratum corneum and going deep into your pores to declog them and clear them out, making them appear less visible to the eye and giving you a healthy complexion. |
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Fri May 27, 2011 12:38 pm |
Ya it's best to experiment with the different types of exfoliation and see what works best. I consistently use a microfiber cloth in the shower as physical exfoliation, but I read on acne.org that that can be irritating for the skin, so I stopped for a month and just used my regular glycolic acid cream -- my skin, which is normally clear, has been breaking out a little bit. So I'm back to physical exfoliation. On other people, though, it's the opposite.
I have a lot of very fine hair on my face which tend to become slightly ingrown I think and that causes my breakouts -- that's why the physical exfoliation helps me. I also don't break out in large pimples - I think physical exfoliation can irritate those and stop them from healing properly. |
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Mon May 30, 2011 2:50 am |
| I seldom use these products because I use clear lotion to swab dead skin. It is mild then these products... |
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Betta Red
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:10 pm |
| Is dead sea mud good for skin exfoliation? I heard it will do wonder in the skin. I just ordered one small can from Fubao Health. Hope it will works. :roll: |
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:27 am |
| Betta Red wrote: |
| Is dead sea mud good for skin exfoliation? I heard it will do wonder in the skin. I just ordered one small can from Fubao Health. Hope it will works. |
It may have exfoliating function but not obvious. I think it is a deep cleansing mask. |
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 3:27 pm |
| takiko wrote: |
| Just wondering what's the difference among peeling, exfoliating, scrubbing as there are many products on them, and how often should these products be used |
Every form of exfoliating is different and some people explained it well. To know how often to use one all depends on the season, conditions you live in and what else you are using. Sometimes your skin will become sensitive and other times you may be using all different type of exfoliation at once.
Just pay attention to your skin and what your skin needs and know when to take a break. |
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:50 pm |
| scrubbing also can't remove dead skin as well as chemical exfoliants because you have to physically scrub the particles into every corner of your face to get it completely exfoliated. |
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:16 am |
| SoCalGal explains it well. Only chemical exfoliating will actually do a better job microscopically. The scrubs only do a surface job. It may appear to, because skin ends up being soft. |
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