The 5 Key Benefits of Facial Exfoliation
Curious about exfoliation treatments, but not sure if they’re worth it? We’re sharing the basics of exfoliation, including the five key benefits of facial exfoliation, as well as our favorite exfoliation treatments.
What is exfoliation?
Facial exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin and can be done using physical or chemical processes. Physical exfoliation uses a tool, product, or method to manually loosen and remove dead skin (like with a scrub product, loofah, or cloth), whereas chemical exfoliation uses chemicals, like AHAs, BHAs, and retinols, to gently dissolve skin cells (we know “chemical” can sound scary — we promise it’s not, many chemical exfoliants are gentle and can contain naturally-derived acids and enzymes).
At Nature Day Spa, our team of estheticians are experienced in a variety of physical and chemical facial exfoliation techniques and can help you choose the best treatments to maximize outcomes for your specific skin type. Whether you have sensitive, normal, dry, oily, or combination skin, you can benefit from exfoliation and see visible results in both the short and long term.
The top five benefits of facial exfoliation:
Creates a glowing, even complexion
Facial exfoliation removes both dead skin cells and dirt from your outermost layer of skin, revealing the fresh, healthy skin underneath for a smoother, more even and radiant complexion.
Helps moisturizers and serums absorb better
Exfoliation removes the dead skin that can prevent your skincare products from fully absorbing, allowing them to penetrate skin faster and more effectively. Plus, it can help humectant moisturizers to draw moisture/water to the top layer of skin!
Smooths skin and preps it for make-up application
By smoothing out your skin’s surface, exfoliation leaves you with a perfect canvas to apply your make-up — no more worrying about foundations and concealers clinging to dry skin or enhancing your skin texture.
Unclogs pores and helps prevent acne
Exfoliation clears away dead and dry skin that can cause cause pore blockages that result in trapped dirt and oil that cause blackheads and whiteheads. And because exfoliation helps promote skin renewal, your breakouts will heal faster!
Long-term treatment can help promote collagen Production
By implementing a facial exfoliation treatment into your regular skincare routine, you can help promote collage production in your skin over the long-term. In turn, increased collagen production will help improve your skin’s elasticity, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and support your glowing, healthy complexion.
Want to see results for yourself? Many of our facials include exfoliating techniques and products, but we also offer exfoliation add-ons including peels, microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning, to maximize your results. Not sure where to start? Just ask your esthetician for their recommendation the next time you book your appointment!