Overuse of Skincare Products

Overuse of skincare products is a big reason people end up with sensitized skin! People often have the idea that if a little is good, a lot is better. Oops, is that why your skin now looks raw and irritated?

When it comes to exfoliation, it is one of the best things you can do to help your over 40 skin. Here's the key phrase, use it in moderation!

When a woman can see the great effect of using a superb exfoliant, she may decide to keep using it too often. That's a no-no, because overuse of skincare products may rub your skin raw! Treat your skin gently and kindly.

When you use an exfoliant, you're using a chemical or physical means of removing the deal layer of skin cells that lay on top of your skin, causing a dull comlexion.

By manipulating the skin either with a scrub or enzymes, you help shed this to layer, and end up with a smoother surface. Not only does this smooth surface look refreshed, but it's also excellent for a flawless and smooth makeup application.

Exfoliating your skin can help with the appearance of fine lines, by reducing them. Do you remember when we talked about skin cell turnover in the "Skincare Facts" section? As we get older, our mature skin turns over very slowly, which leaves us with a dull complexion. When we exfoliate, we're helping along the process, and allowing the fresher, new skin to glow and be seen.

When you're looking for exfoliating products, you'll find them in both an enzyme form, as well as a scrub form. Using exfoliation techniques will help you with perfect skincare! This is one of the best things you can add to your routine.

A scrub is a physical form of exfoliation, meaning that you physically move it around your skin. While you're doing this, the ingredients work to help slough off the older, dead skin cells.

When we talk about chemical exfoliants, people are usually speaking about enzymes. They create a chemical reaction when you place them on your skin, and break down the surface of your dead skin cells.

If you're looking for a deeper exfoliation, you should see a professional. Using a product that's too strong can leave your skin looking raw and red.

You may have heard of a gommage or vegetal, this is another form of physical exfoliant that you roll off of your skin when it dries.

Don't forget that overuse of skincare products can lead to a bad habit which leaves your skin looking awful! You'll want to exfoliate 1-2 times a week.