How does exfoliation affect the aging process?
The skin renews itself completely about every 20 days between the ages of 15 and 25 years. As you enter your thirties, the renewal rate begins to slow significantly, increasing to about 28 days to complete a full cycle. This results in thicker, duller-looking skin. During this time, the sebaceous, or oil-producing, glands also become less active, making the skin slightly drier. While no skin care product will stop this natural process, a skin care regimen can help maintain the skin in its optimum condition and accelerate the skin renewal process. Can exfoliation make me look younger? Because the rate of cell renewal slows as we age, it is vitally important to assist the skin by supplementing its natural exfoliation process with exfoliating treatments. Removing dead cells from the skin’s surface not only makes the skin appear fresh and healthy, it stimulates new cell generation. Why should I exfoliate my skin periodically? Only when you get rid of the dead skin on your face will your be
