Cleopatra's Secret - dead skin exfoliation

What are hydroxy acids?

Hydroxy acid smoothes the skin by dissolving the intercellular “glue” that attaches the cells to the surface.  Hydroxy acids are the most common form of bought at-home exfoliate because they are extremely effective and when used properly very safe.  Hydroxy acids may be combined with enzymes delivered from papaya and pineapple resulting in even smoother skin.

Everyone exfoliates dead skin naturally.  In fact, as you’re reading this, thousands of tiny skin cells are falling off your body.  Teenagers regenerate their skin every 14 days.  By the time you’re 40 however, that rate has increased to 30-40 days.  The result is dull skin.  An exfoliation regime gives nature a gentle hand.

Exfoliation for an acne skin should be gentle as abrasive ones can aggravate the condition.

Prematurely ageing skin is often the result of too much sun exposure.  Exposure to the sun can cause a build up of surface skin cells. Exfoliation can help brighten up your skin if it has been exposed to the sun especially over a length of time.

Exfoliation on a dry skin can help remove some of the dry flakiness that occurs, making the skin brighter and more alive.

Many people believe if a little exfoliation is good a lot must be even better.  It’s a notion which is completely wrong.  Over exfoliation will only remove the natural protective barrier on your skin which will result in your skin becoming sensitive irritated and prematurely age.

It’s important to remember after you do exfoliate that you use a sun factor cream on your skin as it will be extra sensitive to sunlight.

Oily Skin If your skin is oily you could have enlarged pores, which sometimes get blocked causing blemishes, blackhead and even acne.

Dry Skin can often feel very tight and uncomfortable after washing and even be flaky, and red.

Normal Skin feels comfortable after washing, has only the occasional blemish and no redness.

Mature Skin The secret of maintaining a smooth, healthy complexion : as your skin matures the key to healthy skin is a routine which suits your lifestyle.

Facial Skin Toner A facial skin toner removes every last trace of cleanser and prevents pores from blocking and causing blemishes.

Cooling Eye Masks are heaven for tired eyes.

Facial Steam Recipes are an excellent way to get rid of blackheads.

Natural Sugar Scrub They can be used as a wonderful massage exfoliate or facial exfoliate depending on what oil you mix the sugar with.

Skin Detox The last thing you want to happen when you are going on holiday is for your skin to look dull and lifeless.

Fruit Juice Detox Diet - Does your skin look sluggish?