5 Things You Need to Know About Exfoliation

Exfoliation has become a familiar term when discussing products and skincare routines. Actually, exfoliation is a step to lift dead skin cells and thoroughly clean dust and dirt. If dead skin cells accumulate, it can potentially clog pores and lead to the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, and acne. Is exfoliation very important to achieve clean and glowing skin? Let's get to know more!

Definition

Exfoliation is a method of cleansing the face more deeply and thoroughly from leftover makeup, dead skin, and dust that stick to the skin. If this dirt is not cleaned, it can clog pores, not only on the surface, Implovers! For those of you who feel you have dull skin, prone to acne, or often have blackheads, try to check when was the last time you exfoliated. 

There are 2 common types of exfoliation, which are chemical and physical. The difference between these two types of exfoliation lies in texture and application method. Chemical exfoliation is usually applied by liquid or cream on the skin, while physical exfoliation uses scrubs that tend to feel rough or special tools commonly used during facials at clinics. For those with sensitive skin, the recommended exfoliation type is chemical, while normal skin can use both types of exfoliation.  

Benefits 

Skin that is regularly exfoliated will be cleaner, allowing other skincare products to be absorbed faster and function optimally. Not only that, clean skin will minimize the appearance of blackheads, acne, and dull skin. If there is still accumulated dirt, the skin will have difficulty absorbing skincare products and become prone to problems. So make sure to exfoliate regularly! 

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Exfoliator Ingredients in Skincare

After understanding the types of exfoliation, you should also be familiar with the ingredients in skincare products that act as exfoliators. Here are some of the ingredients: 

• AHA: Lifts dirt and dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin surface, brightens the skin, and controls excess oil production.

• BHA: Prevents acne, cleans dead skin cells, and maximizes the absorption of skincare products 

• PHA: Cleans the skin surface maximally without irritation

Proper Exfoliation Method

Remember that in the exfoliation process, dead skin cells are removed, making the skin more sensitive. Therefore, the appropriate exfoliation frequency is 2-3 times a week to minimize irritation. There are many variations of exfoliation products and application methods, such as Serums left for a while then rinsed, Toners applied to the skin using cotton pads, or fine scrub particles massaged in circular motions on the skin until the dirt is lifted. Make sure to use Implora Hydrating Serum, Moisturizer, or Sleeping Mask after exfoliation. 

Exfoliation Products from Implora 
Implora also has two different types of exfoliation products, chemical and physical, namely: 

• Peeling Serum (Chemical): A Serum-shaped exfoliator with red liquid. Contains 3% AHA, 2% BHA, 3% PHA, Aloe Vera Extract, and Licorice Extract that can be used for 10 minutes, then rinsed with clean water. Make sure the Serum is applied on clean and dry face.

• How Does it Peel? Peeling Gel (Physical): Exfoliator with small and fine scrub particles containing AHA, BHA, Succinic Acid, Aloe Vera, Caviar, Collagen, and Pearl Extract. Apply the Peeling Gel with circular motions and then rinse with clean water.

These two products can be used alternately, make sure to exfoliate only 2-3 times a week. After the exfoliation step, continue with skincare products that add moisture.

Achieve maximum clean skin with Implora Peeling Serum and How Does It Peel? Peeling Gel, original products available for purchase through the Official Online Store of Implora Cosmetics and official cosmetic stores throughout Indonesia.
 

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