Exfoliants

Exfoliation helps to speed up the natural process of sloughing off old, worn-out cells from the surface of the skin. By taking off the uppermost dead layers you expose the newer, plumper, more translucent and prettier skin underneath. It stimulates cell metabolism of the skin to keep skin healthy and younger looking. It also helps clear the pores of debris to reduce clogging, blackheads and the potential for breaking out.

MECHANICAL SCRUBS FOR CELL REMOVAL

Mechanical exfoliators contain minuscule particles that, when rubbed on your skin, dislodge the dead cells. Commercial scrubs often have irregular edges that can create microscopic lacerations that will damage the skin and invite in bacteria. At Elizabeth Renee Esthetics we prefer to use a smooth surfaced scrub which rolls gently over the skin lifting off dead flaky cells.

Take note: Inflamed, problem skin should never use a mechanical scrub directly on inflamed blemishes because it only increases irritation. Try instead using a Salicylic Acid based exfoliant that kills acne bacteria as it clears the pores. Those with blackheads or clogged pores however, do very well with a combination of mechanical and chemical exfoliants.

	Clarifying Crystals thicker skin with rough texture, fine lines, large pores, acne-scars, or irregular pigmented Instantly uncover fresh, new skin, reduce enlarged pores, soften dark spots, dramatically smooth fine facial lines and soften acne and other scars in weeks with this blend of Volcanic Microcrystals suspended in a soothing conditioning crème.
	Honey Beads gentle exfoliation for delicate skin Expressly designed to treat dry, sensitive skin by using smooth surfaced particles to the exclusion of other irregular, stronger, or irritating exfoliants. Effectively sloughs off dead surface skin cells to reveal a fresher, healthier looking skin beneath.
	Papaya Enzyme Buffing Beads normal or sensitive skins wanting both mechanical and enzymatic exfoliation Helps skin become fresh and vibrant by removing old, worn out cells as it stimulates the birth of newer, younger cells and limits the negative effects of sun damage and pigmentation changes

CHEMICAL EXFOLIANTS

Chemical exfoliators have been revolutionary as pore clearing, skin smoothing, anti-acne and anti-aging actives in today’s most efficacious skincare formulas. They work by effectively dissolving those cells loosened by you scrub. AHA’s like Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid dissolve the glue that sticks dead cells together in the pores and on the surface of the skin. Of these exfoliants Glycolic Acid has the smallest molecule therefore it goes the deepest into the skin. Salicylic Acid (a BHA) may not go in as deep but is the most anti-bacterial and Lactic Acid is gentle and the most hydrating. When used regularly, they send a message to the skin to increase output of new, fresher, younger looking cells.

	Boost Gentle, hydrating exfoliation Boost is a Lactic Acid based exfoliant which sloughs off dead, dry skin cells, leaving skin smooth and soft. It softens lines and gently brightens pigmentation without being too drying or irritating
	Glycolic Serum (15%) most skins in need of skin smoothing exfoliation Glycolic Acid is the most deeply penetrating AHA because of its small molecular size. This aloe based, non-drying formula helps reduce large pores and breakouts. Your skin will be noticeably clearer. At the same time it softens lines and eases dry skin.
	Glycolic Serum Plus (20%) thicker skin needing more aggressive exfoliation A non-drying, deeply exfoliating treatment. It reduces the look of large pores and quickens healing of blemishes as it helps plain out the surface of the skin, resulting in smoother, healthier, younger looking skin.