Beauty Myth Busted! Exfoliators Don’t Have Negative Effect on Skin
Why do you need a scrub, how many times a week you can peel, is it true that a scrub injures the skin, and is it worth using it for acne? We debunk and confirm the most popular beauty misconceptions about exfoliators in this special article written by our team.
Main tasks of scrubs
The main task of the scrub is exfoliation, which means the removal of dead cells. After 25 years, the process of cell regeneration slows down – dead cells, lingering on the upper layer of the skin, give the face a greyish tint. The scrub removes these keratinized scales, revealing a new layer of cells and refreshing the skin of the face. And also, regular peeling stimulates cell renewal, rejuvenates the face, improves skin texture and makes the face smoother, softens the skin, reduces and prevents the appearance of acne, deeply cleanses pores. Creams and masks applied to the face after the scrub will work more effectively.
What scrub types exist?
Any scrub consists of two main components: a base (foam, gel, or cream) and hard abrasive, that is, grinding, particles.
These particles can be natural (ground coffee, volcanic sand, salt, or crushed peach or grape seeds), synthetic (cellulose, polyethylene).
The first ones are harder, often of irregular shape. Natural scrubs cleanse better, but they work harder and are not recommended for sensitive skin. Synthetic abrasive particles are not as hard and have a soft round shape. They act on the skin more delicately.
Moreover, in both cases, deep cleansing of the skin occurs mechanically – that is, due to the friction of microparticles on the surface.
Does the exfoliator hurt the skin?
A scrub can indeed injure the skin, but only if used incorrectly. Abrasive particles act aggressively on the skin (and this is their strength). So it is not recommended to abuse the scrub. Much depends on the type of skin. The more sensitive it is, the more careful you need to be with mechanical exfoliation. In addition, do not rub the scrub into the skin – let the particles glide easily over the surface! Then the scrub will be helpful and will not harm.
How often can you use the exfoliators?
The scrub is not a remedy for every day. An excessive exfoliation is a mistake many make. But the more exfoliation, the more sensitive the skin becomes, resulting in dehydration, irritation, and damage.
The main task of the scrub is to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin, but they still need time to accumulate. Therefore, it is recommended to use scrubs no more than twice a week, depending on the type of skin. The more oily skin, the more cleansing it needs – the scrub can be used twice a week. For normal to dry skin, it will be enough to use the scrub once, and with thin and sensitive skin, you need to be even more careful. In this case, choose gentle scrubs with mild synthetic abrasive particles.
In the end, it is worth mentioning that exfoliators are not harmful if used properly. Decide on your skin needs, consult the professional if needed and then visit the Fragrance Direct website to get a proper exfoliator.
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