Collection: Exfoliants

Skin looking dull? Getting more breakouts than usual? It may be time to exfoliate. Exfoliation is the process used for clearing away surface debris from your skin, like dead skin cells, or other impurities to reveal smoother and brighter skin beneath. Think of removing grime from a window, 

Your skin’s cells turn over about every 28 to 40 days on average, so it is good to use an exfoliant at least once or twice a week - to keep skin bright and clear. 

There are two types of exfoliants - physical and chemical. Physical exfoliants (also known as gommage) contain ingredients that buff or peel away dead skin, like sugar, or other organic materials that literally polish and peel off debris. Chemical exfoliants acids like alpha/beta/poly hydroxy acids,  found in natural sources like fruits, herbs or even fermented ingredients like wine. 

It is important to exfoliate regularly - you will see a huge difference in how your skin looks and feels - it will be brighter, softer and smoother. 

But in your haste for smoother skin, don’t overdo it - you can damage the skin barrier. Read all exfoliation directions carefully!