Home
bubble blog
FREE e-book
Site Search
waxes and butters
skincare
aroma oils
facial masks
bath recipes
bubble history
bath bombs
coconut oil
massage
make soap
bathroom atmosphere
healthy eating
waxing
sun recipes
shampoo recipes
your recipes
contact jennifer
profile & gift
links
bubble store

Enter your E-mail Address

Enter your First Name (optional)

Then

Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure.
I promise to use it only to send you The Bubble Press.

XML RSS
What is this?
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Add to Google
 

Cleopatra’s Secret - dead skin exfoliation

While nowadays we are aware of the importance of a dead skin exfoliation, it's not a modern trend as Cleopatra used it in her beauty regime.  Bathing in a bath of milk daily did wonders for her skin.  Milk contains lactic acid which is an alpha hydroxy acid.

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.

Lemon and Salt Scrub

In this video Juilia a top model tells us the ingredients she uses in her homemade scrub.

Why Exfoliate?

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.

Over Exfoliation

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.

Cleanse your skin first before you exfoliate. After you could give yourself a homemade facial.

beauty soap and bubbles

    Dead Skin Exfoliation For Dry Skin or Mature Skin
  • 2 tbsp fine oatmeal
  • 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp almond oil
  • Place the oatmeal in a bowl and mix in the yoghurt and almond oil. Leave to sit for a few minutes to allow the oatmeal soften. Gently massage the mixture into your face and neck for about five minutes, avoiding the area directly around the eyes. Wash off with warm water.

    Dead Skin Exfoliation for Oily Skin
  • 3 tbsp fine oatmeal
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • juice of half a large grapefruit

    Place the oatmeal and parsley in a bowl and mix the grapefruit to make a paste. Leave for a few minutes to allow the oatmeal to soften. Spread the mixture evenly over your face and relax for 15 -20 minutes before washing off with warm water.

    Dead Skin Exfoliation for Sensitive Skin
  • 2tbsp ground almonds
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 4 tbsp buttermilk or plain yoghurt
  • 2 drops of rose oil
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl before massaging the mixture into your face and neck for about 2 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

beauty soap and bubbles

What skin type are you?

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.

Sensitive Skin is reactive to make-up and cosmetics. The skin can be red, blotchy or have a rash.

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.

A dry skin brush gives excellent dead skin exfoliation

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?

site stats


footer for dead skin exfoliation page