Unveiling the Art of Exfoliation: Your Path to Radiant Skin

The beautiful weather is back ☀️, bringing with it the perfect time for exfoliation. For those who prepare their skin for an anticipated tanning session on the beach, here is a little guide on the art of exfoliation.

Exfoliation is a moment in our skincare routine where we "refresh our look" 💆‍♀️, essentially meaning we remove the old to make way for the new! This significant cleansing of the skin also leaves us with smooth and soft skin.

Generally, exfoliating the skin on our bodies and/or face is recommended once or twice a month, or even weekly depending on individual needs.

We refer to this time as exfoliation season because it's a period where this practice sees an uptick. It prepares the skin for the sun and supports what is known as the release of melanin, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. Essentially, exfoliation is a deep cleansing that removes dead skin cells, allowing new ones to emerge. It activates regeneration and drains fluids beneath the skin, making it a 100% beneficial and necessary process for natural skin glow and a healthy skin barrier. However, note this essential rule: exfoliation should ALWAYS be followed by deep hydration 💦 using a nourishing and protective cream. Some exfoliants can hydrate while exfoliating the skin, but nothing replaces the essential task of a moisturizing cream, the vital counterpart to exfoliation.

For natural 🍃 and holistic 💫 exfoliation options, you have two choices. The first is a gentler scrub, Le Gommage Marin from PHYTO 5's La gamme suisse, recommended for sensitive and dry skins. With its soft and refreshing gel texture, this scrub, rich in rice powder, jojoba beads, and wakame algae, exfoliates gently and effectively removes dead skin cells, leaving the skin refined, soft, and the complexion more radiant.

The second option is the Phyto-Peel, a 100% organic scrub from the Ageless La Cure range.

This creamy scrub with a cinnamon aroma exfoliates dead cells with the help of lotus grains and shea shell. Rich in natural tropical fruit extracts, it also works through chemical action. This dual exfoliation (grain and chemical action) results in renewed, unified skin, free from dead skin cells.

Make your choice, alternate, adjust your routine, but most importantly, don't miss out on this time of the year when pampering your skin has never been more enjoyable!