Carefully explore the current maintenance procedures on the market, you will find that some do not need or even cause harm ... In theory, the skin should be "cares" instead of "Exfoliating"!
Everyone has heard about the “Exfoliating” maintenance procedures. There are also many “exfoliating” related products and treatments on the market. However, in terms of skin physiology, the stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin and is responsible for the protection of internal tissues and organs. Regardless of skin touch, smoothness, brightness and transparency related to the stratum corneum, the skin's moisture, skin color, skin texture and health are also closely related to the stratum corneum. In theory, the skin should be “protected.” Instead of "exfoliating."
But why are so many people on the market like to exfoliate? There are several common statements:
- Exfoliate skin will be smooth?
The truth is that the skin's keratin has a certain metabolic time course. Excessive exfoliation is very similar to the seedlings' encouragement. It is easy for the skin to be injured and cause the sensitive redness to be uncomfortable.
Just after using the product or exfoliating, you will find that the skin is smooth and smooth. It is similar to the use of sandpaper or abrasive polishing to make the surface smooth and smooth, but because the skin itself is not made of wood or metal, but the living tissue, the use of physical Excessive exfoliation can easily cause injury (excessive friction, excessive frequency of use, over-roughening of granules, etc.). Whether it is necessary to pursue a temporary slippery sensation and cause long-term skin side effects requires attention.
- Exfoliating can reduce acne?
The truth is that physical exfoliation does not reduce acne. Instead, it often causes damage to the hair follicles due to excessive friction and causes acne.
The correct and appropriate chemical exfoliating product (fruit acid or salicylic acid) is more helpful in conditioning hair follicle keratinocyte metabolism, but this part has already belonged to the special maintenance scope. If necessary, it is recommended to consult the dermatologist first. Re-use after opinions, because the use of product concentration, time, method and frequency need to be adjusted.
- Exfoliating can remove old dead keratin to promote newborns?
The truth is that the keratinocytes in the stratum corneum are old and waste. This is an important process in the physiological metabolism of keratinocytes. Although it is old but not useless, the stratum corneum is very important for the skin. The skin is healthy, and the daily cleansing and cleansing can keep the horny skin constantly updated, and as long as the moisturizing function of the cuticle itself is maintained, the keratin will fall off on its own, that is, as long as the skin is taken care of, no extra Keratin, keratin will also metabolize itself.
Moreover, after the skin is artificially exfoliated, it is relatively fragile. At this time, although the percutaneous absorption will be faster, the loss of transdermal water will be greatly increased. Many people only think that exfoliation (including scrub products, diamond micrograin and microdermabrasion) can make the follow-up maintenance components absorb more quickly and a little more, but it does not think that it is in exchange for the original moisturizing function of the stratum corneum. And after the follow-up maintenance products are not carefully selected, chaotic and dangerous ingredients will drive straight into the skin, so excessive improper exfoliation, the skin will not only dry but also become sensitive, so I recommend the general skin of the basic maintenance procedures Does not need to "exfoliate."
- Exfoliation can improve skin tone and increase brightness?
This part is indeed true, because the stratum corneum is thinned by you, so the light penetrates, it also increases visually, and it also feels that the skin color turns white and bright, but this part is sacrificed, the skin defense force is reduced, and the ultraviolet rays Penetration will also increase, if you do not pay attention to sun protection measures after exfoliation, it will easily induce the formation of dark spots and pigmentation.
Products containing hyaluronic acid have already stipulated warnings: after use, the skin may be more sensitive to sunlight and the possibility of sunburn. After use, it is necessary to pay attention to sun protection, wear protective clothing, and avoid excessive sun exposure for a week. However, there are no commercially available scrub products that manufacturers are reminding consumers to pay attention to.
In the end, I would like to remind everyone that there are many specious maintenance claims on the market. They are all caused by the lack of product or the lack of understanding. If you want to take good care of the skin and keep the skin healthy, you must understand and understand the true meaning of skin care.