by Kim WallaceOne of the major things I found when I was trying to clear my skin was my lack of consistent exfoliation. Exfoliation is the natural process of flaking away of the outer skin cells, revealing a new layer of skin that exposes and protects you from the outside elements. As we get older, the exfoliation process tends to slow down.
This can lead to an abnormal buildup of dry skin on the surface that blocks pores and causes breakouts, or contributes to the wrinkling of skin. Some people are more genetically inclined in the slowing of their natural exfoliation, and often have serious issues with blocked pores and acne. The key here is to speed up the exfoliation process so that the skin renews itself much quicker. This can be accomplished by the following methods:
1. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids. These are widely available over-the-counter and are the mildest form of fruit acids used to create a peeling of the skin. They work slowly over time to speed up the exfoliation process.
Alpha and beta hydroxy acids are usually pretty inexpensive and give good results in about 6-8 weeks. They range in strength from 5% up to 20% generally. The stronger ranges (20% and higher) are reserved for more intensive peeling.
2. Dermabrasion. This process is much like a sanding of the skin - much like you would sand an object with sandpaper. The goal with this method is to remove the outer layers of the dermis - usually up to 4 layers. For severe acne scarring, there is the operative dermabrasion performed by a doctor.
This is of course more expensive, requiring a long recovery period, but it will remove much of the outer layers of skin. There are also middle type dermabrasion processes like aluminum oxide crystals. These are performed in salons and require several treatments and can be quite expensive -- though they are effective.
Many celebrities not wishing to have an acid peel reportedly choose this method over other dermabrasion options. There is a drawback, this treatment has been widely reported to create a shine on the skin that is hard to cover up. There is very little downtime with using a process like aluminum oxide crystals although it is costly.
3. Peels. There are so many types of peels available and the word "peel" is so over-used these days that you could write an entire book on them. I will give you the top choices I know of and stick to what I call real peels.
A real peel will remove several layers of outer skin revealing the healthy new skin underneath. If you have ever had sunburn and then peeled - you will know exactly what I mean by "new skin."
These peels work in a similar fashion. To learn what are the top four acne peels Click Here! http://www.squidoo.com/acnepeels
Go Back to Part 1: Using a Glycerin Based or Sorbitol Based Soap or Face Wash
Next go to Part 3: Cut the Sugars
Check out part 1-5 of the natural acne treatments.- Kim Wallace
Treatment Source is from the book "Acne Free in 3 Days" Check out my review of the book at http://www.squidoo.com/acnefreein3daysnaturaltreatment
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