Exfoliating Tools: Choosing Only The Best

Exfoliating Tools: Choosing Only The Best 07/24/2009

Exfoliating is not just about rubbing your skin. It's also about finding the best exfoliating tools to do the right job for your skin. Take for example your heels and elbows where your skin is usually rough. These rough spots need more exfoliating action from the scrubbing medium to effectively clear out those dead skin cells.

Below are popular exfoliating tools that can suit your scrubbing needs:

Loofah & Gloves

> This is a mainstay tool that most bathrooms have. Moisten the loofah well so it will soften and apply a shower gel for easy scrubbing. While it is effective in scrubbing and removing the top layer of the epidermis, it is also a hotel for bacteria so always remember to thoroughly rinse it to wash off dirt and traces of soap. A better way of rinsing it is by running it under warm water and then hang the loofah to dry.

Pumice Stone

> Pumice is a light, porous lava ejected from a volcano. It is best used in rough spots like heels and elbows. It is also great for callouses.

Body Brush

> This can either be used dry or wet. When using it wet, moisten it well and use a shower gel for easier exfoliation. Dry brushing is also very beneficial for the skin not only because it removes layers of dead skin but it also tightens the skin to prevent premature aging, stimulates circulation, promotes movement of the lymphatic system, increases your level of stimulation, reduces skin infections and irritations and of course, it softens and smoothens your skin.

Buffing Sponge

> Sponges are best for dry and sensitive skin. Use with a gently cleanser and match it with gentle circular scrubbing motion.

Microdermabrasion

> Also known as Microderm, it is a cosmetology procedure used in most day spas and medical spas. Procedure is not very painful and does not require anaesthetic. There are several types of microdermabrasion like Crystal Microderm, Diamond Microderm and Home Microderm. It is designed not only to remove layers of dead skin cells but also to reduce scars, lesions, stretch marks, etc. This procedure is quite expensive and require frequent visits to take effect.

Exfoliation Creams

> These are creams, gels, polishes, body scrubs that contain grains or beads that gently exfoliates the skin. Always look at the ingredients of the scrub creams that you are buying because some of them might contain plastic micro beads that can cause harm to your skin and to our environment. Remember to choose products that contain only natural and organic ingredients so you can be sure that only the best products come in contact with your skin.

**Trivia: Did you know that plastic microbeads are also called Nurdles or Mermaid Tears. They are plastic resin pellets and is a major contributor to marine debris. Marine life is threatened with these nurdles because creatures like krill and other small fishes choke on these plastic pellets and die prematurely and instantaneously.

Salts & Sugars

> You can make your own salt or sugar scrub by mixing it with a healthy oil such as olive oil or virgin coconut oil.

Choose only the best ingredients for your exfoliating needs.

Choose SPA Ingredients. :)

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