The Answer to Dull Skin: The Answer to Dull Skin: Exfoliation!Exfoliation!

It seems that all the celebrities have this perfectglowing skin that is impossible for the rest of us

to achieve. While no one has perfect skin, wecan show you how to get that amazing

luminescent skin we always see in the media.In African American skin care, we are alwayssearching for ways to eliminate dull skin, and

promote hydrated and gleaming skin. The bestway to achieve this is to exfoliate, exfoliate,

exfoliate!

Our skin is constantly generating new cells, whichleaves the dead skin cells to build up on top of theskin. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells from thesurface and reveals fresh new skin. This process,of getting rid of old skin, and revealing new skin,can remedy many skin problems and is necessary

in your skin care regimen. Mechanicalexfoliation and chemical exfoliation are the twotypes of exfoliation that can be used to treat the

skin.

So here's the breakdown...So here's the breakdown...

Mechanical ExfoliationMechanical Exfoliation

Mechanical exfoliation breaks down dead skin cells by using a tool or product that has abrasive qualities. By rubbing the tool or product on the

face, friction will slough off the epidermis, the outtermost layer of the skin. The trick is to use something that won’t be too abrasive and irritate

the skin. Using a product or tool that causes too much friction will actually counteract your efforts in achieving a glowing complexion. Start

with Black skin care products like Clear Essence’s Medicated Cleansing Bar Extra Strength. It is a face and

body soap that is great for daily exfoliation. Face scrubbing tools are also very effective to rub of old skin, just be careful not to be rough when using these sorts of devices. There is a such thing as too much exfoliation,

so pay attention to your skin and only use intense scrubbing tools as needed.

Chemical ExfoliationChemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation aims to do the same thing as mechanical exfoliation: reveal fresh skin by removing dead skin. The difference is that chemical

exfoliation utilizes the properties in chemicals to get the job done. A common ingredient used in this process is alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA. AHA can

penetrate deeper into the skin, and work faster than any mechanical exfoliation. It is a very powerful Black skin care ingredient as it removes old skin and build

up while stimulating the production of new skin cells. In this article, we are focusing on how exfoliation can reduce dull skin, but AHA also can be used to

treat other skin problems such as sun damage and wrinkles. Clear Essence actually has entire line of products using AHA, which is known as the

Anti-Aging Skin Care Line. Chemical exfoliants can be highly instrumental when trying to achieve a glowing coplexion

Now that the benefits of exfoliation are clear, choose a method that works for you, and start working towards

that gleaming skin. Until next time ladies, always remember...

““Fresh skin, Just lip!”Fresh skin, Just lip!”