How do you exfoliate your skin ?

What exactly is exfoliation ?

The body's skin is constantly regenerating itself. Day after day, cells die to make way for new ones capable of renewing the epidermis. Exfoliation, thanks to the friction it generates, removes the dead cells still present on the skin's surface.

Do you dream of soft, clear, radiant skin? Cleansing your skin of the dead cells that dull your complexion will give you an immediate healthy glow. Exfoliation also helps to unclog pores and encourage the removal of sebum. It therefore helps to combat skin imperfections such as pimples and blackheads.

Exfolier sa peau : les étapes d’un bon gommage

Start by wetting your skin with warm water to make rubbing less aggressive. Then place a small amount of your exfoliant in your hand and apply it to your skin. Rub gently using circular movements. For the face, concentrate on the areas around your nose, forehead and chin, which are generally oilier. Finally, rinse with cold water to tighten the pores. Remember to moisturise your skin after exfoliation. Exfoliation temporarily weakens the epidermis by depriving it of its natural protective barrier, the hydrolipidic film, whose role is to maintain a good level of hydration. Applying a moisturising cream will help your skin regain its elasticity.

If your skin is dry and sensitive, a scrub once a week is enough to exfoliate it properly. For oily skin, you can increase the frequency to twice a week. However, be aware of how you feel, so as not to dry out your skin.

Algologie scrubs

Gommage des Vagues is an exfoliating cream for the face that gently eliminates dead skin cells. The supple Jojoba beads gently exfoliate and stimulate microcirculation. Its composition of silica and mineral salts deeply cleanses the skin and smoothes away unevenness. Combining exfoliation and hydration, its melting texture brings freshness to your skin, leaving it invigorated and purified.

For the body, the Scrub du Littoral body scrub with sea salt and essential oils is an invitation to let go. Its delicate emerald colour, representative of the Pen Lan seabed, is an invitation to escape. Its creamy gel texture blends perfectly with the skin for a velvety finish. The 100% natural Guérande Salt exfoliates with tenderness, while the seawater from the gulf stream rebalances the skin before treatment.

So, to exfoliate your skin properly, the quality of the scrubs used is just as important as the exfoliation method. For a radiant complexion, opt for natural, gentle and respectful products.