Facial Masks and Scrubs
The purpose of using facial
masks and scrubs is to gently
exfoliate the skin. Exfoliation
is the process of removing
dead skin cells and dirt from
the skin. As you age, your
skin cells will die and form
a buildup due to collagen
and elastin production slowing
down. This buildup eventually
blocks the pores of your skin
and will cause signs of aging,
a lackluster look as well
as skin eruptions.
Exfoliating
your skin on a regular basis
increases the circulation
in your face, loosens surface
blackheads, and allows your
skin to breathe, thus allowing
your skin’s natural
oils to flow to the surface
of your skin and gives you
healthier, younger looking
skin. When using an exfoliating
facial scrub, one must take
care to apply the scrub in
an upward and outward motion,
taking care not to stretch
the skin and staying away
from the thinner skin around
the eyes.
Exfoliation
of dead skin cells can be
done manually or chemically.
Please visit Chemical
Peels for more in-depth
information on how AHA (alphahydroxy
acid) peels, TCA (trichloroacetic
acid ) peels and Phenol peels
work exfoliating dead skin
cells and repairing signs
of aging.
Manual
removal of dead skin cells
can be done with a good facial
mask or scrub incorporated
into your skin care regime.
This type of exfoliation is
by far the more gentle than
chemical peels. However it
is important to note that
manual exfoliation is for
removal of the top layer of
dead skin cells and is not
intended to replace the chemical
peel which actually removes
layers of skin that may have
wrinkling, fine lines and
scars in it. Manual exfoliation
with a scrub or a mask is
more superficial and will
make your skin soft, smooth
and younger feeling.
Exfoliation
using facial scrubs and masks
can be done every two –
three weeks, depending upon
your skin type. If you have
very oily skin, you may want
to exfoliate more often than
if you have normal to dry
type skin. Exfoliating or
scrubbing your skin more often
than this may cause more harm
than good. When in doubt,
contact your dermatologist
and ask for a skin care regime
to follow.
There
are many products on the market
that claim to exfoliate dead
skin. One must be careful
to look at the ingredients
in the products to see if
they actually have enough
of the exfoliating material
in order to do the job. It
is also important that the
exfoliating material used
is not too coarse for your
skin. You will find many choices
of high quality scrubs and
masks at Better
Complexions
at very reasonable prices.
Dead
Sea Salts
Dead Sea salts help revitalize,
purify and exfoliate the skin
because they draw out excess
oils and debris. Naturally
filled with minerals from
the dead sea they contain
a perfect balance of magnesium,
potassium, calcium chlorides
and bromides. Benefits from
these minerals are numerous
including detoxifying the
skin, generating new skin
cell growth and improving
the cell metabolism. Studies
have shown that bromides will
help with healing in psoriasis
and magnesium not only helps
combat stress and muscle fatigue,
but also helps in removal
of acids through your skin.
It is important that you have
a skin care specialist you
can trust, such as our online
store at Better
Complexions,
to provide you with this type
of product, to ensure you
are actually purchasing dead
sea salts as opposed to imitation
products that will have no
effect on your skin.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
is performed using small heat
fused aluminum oxide crystals
to exfoliate the top layer
of your skin and can be performed
either with a machine at a
qualified salon or by using
the crystals in your home.
Microdermabrasion crystals
also stimulate the production
collagen and elastin and the
growth of new healthier skin
cells. They are useful for
removing fine lines, minimizing
open skin pores, helping with
mild skin discoloration, removing
tattoos and reducing blemishes.
Machine
microdermabrasion is performed
in a salon or by a technician
in a physician’s office.
The crystals are placed into
the machine and blown onto
your skin. While the crystals
are exfoliating your skin,
a vacuum is used to remove
dead skin debris that the
crystals are loosening. The
process takes between 30 to
45 minutes and is usually
repeated every week to two
weeks in a series of 12 to
15 of treatments. The cost
for this procedure can range
from $70 to $100 per visit.
Unlike when having a TCA (trichloroacetic
acid) or Phenol chemical peel,
you will experience little
or no down time when having
a microdermabrasion treatment.
Your skin may be pink and
tender, but the discomfort
is minimal. It will be necessary
to consistently wear sunblock
when going outdoors. Microderabrasion
is also more versatile in
that it can be used on virtually
any part of the body effectively.
Microdermabrasion
crystals may also be performed
in your home as part of your
skin care regime. A very small
amount of microdermabrasion
crystals will go a long way
when used to massage onto
your skin with warm water.
Microdermabrasion crystals
are often recommended for
a short period of time prior
to having a chemical facial
peel. You can save money and
time by purchasing these products
from a store that carries
a broad range of skin care
products which you will find
at Better
Complexions.
Corn Organic Exfoliate
Corn organic is a highly prized
exfoliate. It is made up of
a finely milled powder from
corn cobs. The extremely fine
milling of the meal ensures
that no harsh abrasiveness
is left in the action of the
exfoliant. It can accomplish
complete skin cell debris
removal, without drying or
scratching. This corn meal
is popularly used in natural
cleansers and can be combined
with essential oils or used
by itself to help remove dead
skin and give you a healthy
glow. You will find quality
corn organic exfoliate at
Better
Complexions
at a very reasonable price.
Mud
Masks
There are many different varieties
of mud masks including; dead
sea, white clay, rose clay,
sedona and moor mud. All of
these types of masks are noted
for giving your skin a glowing
and youthful look. As the
mask dries, it exfoliates,
draws out toxins, hydrates,
and improves the flow of nutrients
to the surface of your skin.
Mud
masks can not only be used
on the face, but on other
parts of the body. Many popular
salons offer mud masks to
their clientele and you may
also treat yourself at home
as a part of your daily skin
care regime. If you have normal
to dry skin, you may use a
mud mask once or twice a week.
If you have oily skin, you
may use a mud mask three or
four times a week. One treatment
will last approximately 10
to 15 minutes. You will find
many different mud masks at
Better
Complexions
at very reasonable prices.
Oatmeal
Facial Masks
Many dermatologists will recommend
that you use oatmeal to exfoliate
and hydrate your skin, thus
protecting it. The extra gentle
exfoliating action of oatmeal
will pull out impurities,
unclog pores and remove the
dry, dead cells from the surface
of your skin. Oatmeal has
been recognized as a remedy
to help reduce itch and irritation
associated with sensitive
skin rashes, shingles, chickenpox
and eczema, and it helps to
soothe skin and lessens any
redness associated with acne-prone
skin. It also helps to absorb
oil from the surface of the
skin and is rich in vitamins
B and E. Better
Complexions has a wide
selection of oatmeal facial
masks at very reasonable prices.
