Long time no blog! I have been crazy busy these last few months & it seems like I've fallen a bit behind! With fall already here, & winter being right on its heels, I thought it was time for a skincare post. We all know the havoc that cold weather wreaks on our skin - dryness, flakiness, roughness, patchiness, loss of radiance, etc. (All of which can drastically affect your makeup application) Thankfully these issues can be fixed with one thing.... EXFOLIATION! A good exfoliant will slough away dead skin cells, leaving you with a smooth, radiant complexion.
There are two types of exfoliants - physical & chemical. A physical exfoliant is an abrasive scrub that contains granules or man-made beads. A chemical exfoliant is made with AHA's (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). These can include: glycolic acid (from sugar cane), lactic acid (from milk), tartaric acid (from grape wine), citric acid (from citrus fruits), and malic acid (from apples). So which exfoliant is my favourite?
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, $72, available at Milestones Spa
This October marks the 10th birthday of Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant. This product is incredibly unique, as it is a rice-based enzyme powder exfoliant. It contains no artificial fragrance or colour, is suitable for all skin types, and can be used daily. (Whereas, most other exfoliants are only recommended to be used once or twice a week.) It's really simple to use & the results are impressive & quick! After cleansing, dispense half a teaspoon of powder into wet hands and create a creamy paste. Apply to the face in circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently for one minute and rinse thoroughly.
Tada! That's all it takes to get smooth, glowing skin.
I can't rave about this product enough! Try it out & your skin will thank you. :)
xoxo,
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