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Susannah Taylor, ex Beauty Editor at Vogue, has pulled together her favourite Exfoliators for us this month.
Its time for a Spring Clean!
Luminous, polished-looking skin is now available to us all thanks to a new age of exfoliators and DIY skin peels, says Susannah Taylor.
Central heating and bitter weather can leave skin looking dull, clogged and lacklustre. Whilst the temptation might be to slather on more moisturiser, what your skin really needs right now is a deep cleanse to reveal the fresher looking complexion that awaits us all underneath the detritus. Exfoliating products should be as essential in today’s product arsenal as a good moisturiser and SPF. They wipe away a build up of dead skin cells that everyday cleansers won’t budge, unblock pores, increase cell turnover, help slow the ageing process and reduce skin problems such as pigmentation and fine lines - not to mention making the most immediate visible difference to the luminosity of your skin. And whilst we can pay a fortune for modern exfoliating spa treatments such as microdermabrasion and salon skin peels, there are now many fantastic DIY products that offer equally effective results.
The type of exfoliator you need is dictated by your skin type. If your skin is dry, rough or flaky, then a skin polish, used twice weekly would be your best bet. Original scrubs were a bit like applying sandpaper to skin and probably did more harm than good, however, modern-day polishers such as Malin and Goetz Face Scrub, £26.43 are much more refined. Containing natural jojoba meal and technologically advanced polyethylene beads this product stimulates cell renewal without irritating, drying or stripping skin.
For oily/ combination skin, Korres’ Olive Stones Facial Scrub, £13.70 effectively deep cleanses pores and removes excess sebum, leaving skin noticeably more radiant and less greasy.
And for sensitive skin, Jurlique’s Daily Exfoliating Cream, £16.64 is a very gentle, non-granular exfoliating cream rich in oats, almonds and honey that lifts away dead skin cells without irritating or upsetting skin’s pH balance.
An alternative to the face scrub is one of the new age of at-home skin peels - still gentle on the skin, they contain fruit acids and enzymes that work a little deeper than grainy scrubs. One of the latest is Rodial’s Glamtox Peel, £68.51 which creator Maria Hatzistefanis created because she wanted “ A gentle yet effective face mask that would replicate the effects of a face lift without the recovery time.” Describes as “the ultimate at-home facial,” it contains fruit acids to reduce the appearance of fine lines and age spots, as well as French clay to decongest and purify. Weekly use leaves skin refined and luminous whilst keeping environmental damage at bay.
For older, oilier skin, or skin in need of a serious overhaul, your face will hugely benefit from an acid peel. Again non-irritating and safe for home-use, the small amounts of acid breaks down the congestion between cells, removing dead debris and therefore allowing other products like anti-ageing moisturisers and facemasks to work more effectively. You can’t beat award-winning MD Skincare’s cult Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel £53.83 which consists of two sets of pads soaked in contains Glycolic Acid, and Salicylic Acid and Vitamin A, C and E. Benefits of daily use include firmer skin, line and pigmentation reduction, reduced pore size and a less redness. Not to mention a salon-style glow that, thanks to creator Dr Dennis Gross is no longer just the privilege of the Hollywood jet-set.
Susannah Taylor, ex Beauty Editor at Vogue, has pulled together her favourite Exfoliators for us this month.
Its time for a Spring Clean!
Luminous, polished-looking skin is now available to us all thanks to a new age of exfoliators and DIY skin peels, says Susannah Taylor.
Central heating and bitter weather can leave skin looking dull, clogged and lacklustre. Whilst the temptation might be to slather on more moisturiser, what your skin really needs right now is a deep cleanse to reveal the fresher looking complexion that awaits us all underneath the detritus. Exfoliating products should be as essential in today’s product arsenal as a good moisturiser and SPF. They wipe away a build up of dead skin cells that everyday cleansers won’t budge, unblock pores, increase cell turnover, help slow the ageing process and reduce skin problems such as pigmentation and fine lines - not to mention making the most immediate visible difference to the luminosity of your skin. And whilst we can pay a fortune for modern exfoliating spa treatments such as microdermabrasion and salon skin peels, there are now many fantastic DIY products that offer equally effective results.
The type of exfoliator you need is dictated by your skin type. If your skin is dry, rough or flaky, then a skin polish, used twice weekly would be your best bet. Original scrubs were a bit like applying sandpaper to skin and probably did more harm than good, however, modern-day polishers such as Malin and Goetz Face Scrub, £26.43 are much more refined. Containing natural jojoba meal and technologically advanced polyethylene beads this product stimulates cell renewal without irritating, drying or stripping skin.
For oily/ combination skin, Korres’ Olive Stones Facial Scrub, £13.70 effectively deep cleanses pores and removes excess sebum, leaving skin noticeably more radiant and less greasy.
And for sensitive skin, Jurlique’s Daily Exfoliating Cream, £16.64 is a very gentle, non-granular exfoliating cream rich in oats, almonds and honey that lifts away dead skin cells without irritating or upsetting skin’s pH balance.
An alternative to the face scrub is one of the new age of at-home skin peels - still gentle on the skin, they contain fruit acids and enzymes that work a little deeper than grainy scrubs. One of the latest is Rodial’s Glamtox Peel, £68.51 which creator Maria Hatzistefanis created because she wanted “ A gentle yet effective face mask that would replicate the effects of a face lift without the recovery time.” Describes as “the ultimate at-home facial,” it contains fruit acids to reduce the appearance of fine lines and age spots, as well as French clay to decongest and purify. Weekly use leaves skin refined and luminous whilst keeping environmental damage at bay.
For older, oilier skin, or skin in need of a serious overhaul, your face will hugely benefit from an acid peel. Again non-irritating and safe for home-use, the small amounts of acid breaks down the congestion between cells, removing dead debris and therefore allowing other products like anti-ageing moisturisers and facemasks to work more effectively. You can’t beat award-winning MD Skincare’s cult Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel £53.83 which consists of two sets of pads soaked in contains Glycolic Acid, and Salicylic Acid and Vitamin A, C and E. Benefits of daily use include firmer skin, line and pigmentation reduction, reduced pore size and a less redness. Not to mention a salon-style glow that, thanks to creator Dr Dennis Gross is no longer just the privilege of the Hollywood jet-set.
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